Method and system to connect consumers to information
    112.
    发明申请
    Method and system to connect consumers to information 有权
    将消费者连接到信息的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20050044238A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-02-24

    申请号:US10956771

    申请日:2004-10-01

    IPC分类号: G10L15/26 H04M3/493 G06F15/16

    摘要: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for specifying and obtaining services through audio commands, resulting in a live conversation between a user and a selected service provider using an audio-transmission medium (the telephone). A service seeker locates a service provider by entering a keypad code corresponding to a field of service or by speaking the name of a profession, which is recognized by the system. The seeker can then specify, via voice or keypad entry, a price range, quality rating, language, and keyword descriptors of the service provider, such as a service provider code number. In response, the system offers currently available service providers. Once an available service provider is selected, the system connects the service seeker with the service provider for a live conversation. The system bills the seeker for the time spent conversing with the service provider and compensates the service provider accordingly.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供了一种通过音频命令来指定和获取服务的方法和装置,从而导致用户和使用音频传输介质(电话机)的所选服务提供商之间的实时对话。 服务寻求者通过输入对应于服务领域的键盘代码或通过说出由系统识别的专业的名称来定位服务提供商。 然后,寻求者可以通过语音或小键盘输入来指定服务提供商的价格范围,质量等级,语言和关键词描述符,诸如服务提供商代码号码。 作为回应,该系统提供当前可用的服务提供商。 一旦选择了可用的服务提供商,系统将服务寻求者与服务提供商连接进行即时通话。 系统向追查者收取与服务提供商交谈的时间,并相应地补偿服务提供商。

    Apparatus and method for ensuring a real-time connection between users and selected service provider using voice mail
    113.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method for ensuring a real-time connection between users and selected service provider using voice mail 有权
    用于确保用户和所选服务提供商之间使用语音邮件的实时连接的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US06704403B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-03-09

    申请号:US09947591

    申请日:2001-09-05

    IPC分类号: H04M1500

    摘要: A method and apparatus are described for ensuring a real-time connection between users and selected service providers using voice mail. The system enables seekers of a wide array of services to select, contact, converse, and pay for a service provider using a communications device such as the telephone. A seeker locates a service provider by providing the name of a profession, which is recognized by the system's software. Once a service provider is selected, the system connects the seeker with the service provider for a live conversation. However, during service provider unavailability, the system enables the seeker to leave a voice mail message for the service provider and reconnects the user and service provider once the message is reviewed by the service provider. The system automatically bills the seeker for the time spent conversing with the service provider and compensates the service provider.

    摘要翻译: 描述了一种用于确保用户和使用语音邮件的所选服务提供商之间的实时连接的方法和装置。 该系统使得各种服务的寻求者可以使用诸如电话之类的通信设备来选择,联系,交换和支付服务提供商。 寻求者通过提供系统的软件识别的专业名称来定位服务提供商。 一旦选择了服务提供商,系统就会将求职者与服务提供商连接起来进行现场对话。 然而,在服务提供商不可用期间,系统使得寻求者能够为服务提供商留下语音邮件消息,并且一旦服务提供商审查了该消息,就重新连接用户和服务提供商。 系统自动向追查者收取与服务提供商交谈的时间并补偿服务提供商。

    Methods and apparatuses for delivery of advice to mobile/wireless devices
    114.
    发明授权
    Methods and apparatuses for delivery of advice to mobile/wireless devices 有权
    向移动/无线设备传送建议的方法和设备

    公开(公告)号:US08538768B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-09-17

    申请号:US11123566

    申请日:2005-05-05

    CPC分类号: H04M3/5233 G06Q30/02

    摘要: Methods and apparatuses to connect consumers to diverse advice sources of experts. In one embodiment, a method includes: providing a list of experts to a mobile device via a wireless media channel for presentation to a consumer; responsive to receiving from the mobile device a selection of one expert from the list of experts, initiating a telephonic connection between the expert and the consumer prior to the consumer submitting a question for advice. In one example, the list includes information to indicate whether one or more of the experts are individually available to telephonically communicate with the consumer at a time when the list is provided to the consumer. In one example, initiating the telephonic connection includes: initiating a first call to the consumer; initiating a second call to the expert; and joining the first and second calls to make the telephonic connection between the expert and the consumer.

    摘要翻译: 将消费者连接到各种咨询专家来源的方法和设备。 在一个实施例中,一种方法包括:经由无线媒体信道向移动设备提供专家列表以呈现给消费者; 响应于从移动设备接收来自专家列表的一位专家的选择,在消费者提交咨询问题之前发起专家和消费者之间的电话连接。 在一个示例中,该列表包括用于指示一个或多个专家是否可单独使用以在将列表提供给消费者时与消费者进行电话通信的信息。 在一个示例中,启动电话连接包括:发起对消费者的第一呼叫; 发起第二次电话给专家; 并加入第一和第二个电话,使专家和消费者之间的电话联系。

    Apparatus and method for ensuring a real-time connection between users and selected service provider using voice mail
    116.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method for ensuring a real-time connection between users and selected service provider using voice mail 有权
    用于确保用户和所选服务提供商之间使用语音邮件的实时连接的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07657013B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-02-02

    申请号:US11927534

    申请日:2007-10-29

    IPC分类号: H04M15/00 H04M3/42

    摘要: A method and apparatus are described for ensuring a real-time connection between users and selected service providers using voice mail. The system enables seekers of a wide array of services to select, contact, converse, and pay for a service provider using a communications device such as the telephone. A seeker locates a service provider by providing the name of a profession, which is recognized by the system's software. Once a service provider is selected, the system connects the seeker with the service provider for a live conversation. However, during service provider unavailability, the system enables the seeker to leave a voice mail message for the service provider and reconnects the user and service provider once the message is reviewed by the service provider. The system automatically bills the seeker for the time spent conversing with the service provider and compensates the service provider.

    摘要翻译: 描述了一种用于确保用户和使用语音邮件的所选服务提供商之间的实时连接的方法和装置。 该系统使得各种服务的寻求者可以使用诸如电话之类的通信设备来选择,联系,交换和支付服务提供商。 寻求者通过提供系统的软件识别的专业名称来定位服务提供商。 一旦选择了服务提供商,系统就会将求职者与服务提供商连接起来进行现场对话。 然而,在服务提供商不可用期间,系统使得寻求者能够为服务提供商留下语音邮件消息,并且一旦服务提供商审查了该消息,就重新连接用户和服务提供商。 系统自动向追查者收取与服务提供商交谈的时间并补偿服务提供商。

    METHODS AND SYSTEMS TO CONNECT CONSUMERS TO INFORMATION
    117.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND SYSTEMS TO CONNECT CONSUMERS TO INFORMATION 有权
    将消费者连接到信息的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20090060148A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-03-05

    申请号:US12240807

    申请日:2008-09-29

    IPC分类号: H04M1/64

    摘要: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for specifying and obtaining services through audio commands, resulting in a live conversation between a user and a selected service provider using an audio-transmission medium (the telephone). A service seeker locates a service provider by entering a keypad code corresponding to a field of service or by speaking the name of a profession, which is recognized by the system. The seeker can then specify, via voice or keypad entry, a price range, quality rating, language, and keyword descriptors of the service provider, such as a service provider code number. In response, the system offers currently available service providers. Once an available service provider is selected, the system connects the service seeker with the service provider for a live conversation. The system bills the seeker for the time spent conversing with the service provider and compensates the service provider accordingly.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供了一种通过音频命令来指定和获取服务的方法和装置,从而导致用户和使用音频传输介质(电话机)的所选服务提供商之间的实时对话。 服务寻求者通过输入对应于服务领域的键盘代码或通过说出由系统识别的专业的名称来定位服务提供商。 然后,寻求者可以通过语音或小键盘输入来指定服务提供商的价格范围,质量等级,语言和关键词描述符,诸如服务提供商代码号码。 作为回应,该系统提供当前可用的服务提供商。 一旦选择了可用的服务提供商,系统将服务寻求者与服务提供商连接进行即时通话。 系统向追查者收取与服务提供商交谈的时间,并相应地补偿服务提供商。

    Methods and Systems to Connect Consumers to Information
    118.
    发明申请
    Methods and Systems to Connect Consumers to Information 有权
    将消费者连接到信息的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20070280443A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-12-06

    申请号:US11691372

    申请日:2007-03-26

    IPC分类号: H04M11/00

    摘要: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for specifying and obtaining services through audio commands, resulting in a live conversation between a user and a selected service provider using an audio-transmission medium (the telephone). A service seeker locates a service provider by entering a keypad code corresponding to a field of service or by speaking the name of a profession, which is recognized by the system. The seeker can then specify, via voice or keypad entry, a price range, quality rating, language, and keyword descriptors of the service provider, such as a service provider code number. In response, the system offers currently available service providers. Once an available service provider is selected, the system connects the service seeker with the service provider for a live conversation. The system bills the seeker for the time spent conversing with the service provider and compensates the service provider accordingly.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供了一种通过音频命令来指定和获取服务的方法和装置,从而导致用户和使用音频传输介质(电话机)的所选服务提供商之间的实时对话。 服务寻求者通过输入对应于服务领域的键盘代码或通过说出由系统识别的专业的名称来定位服务提供商。 然后,寻求者可以通过语音或小键盘输入来指定服务提供商的价格范围,质量等级,语言和关键词描述符,诸如服务提供商代码号码。 作为回应,该系统提供当前可用的服务提供商。 一旦选择了可用的服务提供商,系统将服务寻求者与服务提供商连接进行即时通话。 系统向追查者收取与服务提供商交谈的时间,并相应地补偿服务提供商。

    Method and system to connect consumers to information
    119.
    发明授权
    Method and system to connect consumers to information 有权
    将消费者连接到信息的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US07224781B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-05-29

    申请号:US10956771

    申请日:2004-10-01

    IPC分类号: H04M15/00

    摘要: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for specifying and obtaining services through audio commands, resulting in a live conversation between a user and a selected service provider using an audio-transmission medium (the telephone). A service seeker locates a service provider by entering a keypad code corresponding to a field of service or by speaking the name of a profession, which is recognized by the system. The seeker can then specify, via voice or keypad entry, a price range, quality rating, language, and keyword descriptors of the service provider, such as a service provider code number. In response, the system offers currently available service providers. Once an available service provider is selected, the system connects the service seeker with the service provider for a live conversation. The system bills the seeker for the time spent conversing with the service provider and compensates the service provider accordingly.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供了一种通过音频命令来指定和获取服务的方法和装置,从而导致用户和使用音频传输介质(电话机)的所选服务提供商之间的实时对话。 服务寻求者通过输入对应于服务领域的键盘代码或通过说出由系统识别的专业的名称来定位服务提供商。 然后,寻求者可以通过语音或小键盘输入来指定服务提供商的价格范围,质量等级,语言和关键词描述符,诸如服务提供商代码号码。 作为回应,该系统提供当前可用的服务提供商。 一旦选择了可用的服务提供商,系统将服务寻求者与服务提供商连接进行即时通话。 系统向追查者收取与服务提供商交谈的时间,并相应地补偿服务提供商。