公开(公告)号：US20090086933A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-02

申请号：US11865307

申请日：2007-10-01

Applicant: Labhesh Patel ,  Mukul Jain ,  Shmuel Shaffer ,  Sanjeev Kumar

Inventor： Labhesh Patel ,  Mukul Jain ,  Shmuel Shaffer ,  Sanjeev Kumar

IPC: H04M11/00 ,  G10L15/04 ,  H04M1/64

CPC classification number: G10L17/26 ,  G10L21/0208 ,  G10L2021/065

Abstract: In an example embodiment, a system that appropriately routes calls to an agent at a contact center based on the agent's voice and/or hearing characteristics. The agent is selected by matching speech and hearing characteristics of a caller with the speech and hearing characteristics of an agent. In order to find the best match for the caller, the contact center determines if the caller is hearing impaired, and if so determines a suitable frequency range for the caller. If a match cannot be found, the agent's and/or caller's voice may be shifted in real time and adjusted to a frequency range that is best suited for the caller.

Abstract translation: 在示例实施例中，基于代理的语音和/或听觉特征，适当地将呼叫路由到联络中心的代理的系统。 通过将呼叫者的语音和听觉特征与代理的语音和听觉特征相匹配来选择代理。 为了找到呼叫者的最佳匹配，联络中心确定呼叫者是否听力受损，如果确定呼叫者的合适频率范围。 如果找不到匹配，代理和/或呼叫者的语音可能被实时移动并调整到最适合呼叫者的频率范围。

公开(公告)号：US20080310398A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-18

申请号：US11763330

申请日：2007-06-14

Applicant: Mukul Jain ,  Labhesh Patel ,  Sanjeev Kumar ,  Shmuel Shaffer

Inventor： Mukul Jain ,  Labhesh Patel ,  Sanjeev Kumar ,  Shmuel Shaffer

IPC: H04L12/66

CPC classification number: H04M3/42187 ,  G10L15/26 ,  G10L25/78 ,  H04M3/5232 ,  H04M3/56 ,  H04M2201/40 ,  H04M2203/2088 ,  H04M2203/5072 ,  H04M2242/04

Abstract: A method and system of prioritizing calls based on audio stream analysis includes receiving a plurality of calls, wherein each call comprises an audio stream. The audio stream associated with one of the calls is analyzed for pre-determined audio characteristics. The call is processed based on the audio characteristics of the call. A system for prioritizing calls includes a multipoint control unit for receiving calls. An audio stream capture system captures an audio stream from the calls. The audio stream is analyzed by the capture system according to one or more selected criteria and an urgency priority ranking is determined for each call. The calls are ranked in a queue database according to urgency priority. A controller manages the audio stream capture system, the audio analyzer and queue database computer system.

Abstract translation: 基于音频流分析对呼叫进行优先级排序的方法和系统包括接收多个呼叫，其中每个呼叫包括音频流。 与一个呼叫相关联的音频流被分析以获得预定的音频特征。 呼叫根据呼叫的音频特性进行处理。 用于优先呼叫的系统包括用于接收呼叫的多点控制单元。 音频流捕获系统捕获来自呼叫的音频流。 根据一个或多个所选标准，捕获系统分析音频流，并且为每个呼叫确定紧急度优先级排序。 呼叫根据紧急优先级排列在队列数据库中。 控制器管理音频流捕获系统，音频分析器和队列数据库计算机系统。

公开(公告)号：US20080127231A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-29

申请号：US11606274

申请日：2006-11-28

Applicant: Shmuel Shaffer ,  Mukul Jain ,  Sanjeev Kumar ,  Labhesh Patel

Inventor： Shmuel Shaffer ,  Mukul Jain ,  Sanjeev Kumar ,  Labhesh Patel

IPC: G06F3/048 ,  G06F13/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/109 ,  Y10S715/963

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes scanning, by an automated tool, a set of application programs and/or systems associated with a user, the set including one or more action items calendared in a relevant time period that includes one or more days when the user intends to be out of the office. The one or more action items are then presented to the user via a user interface. Responsive to input received, each of one or more delegates correspondingly assigned to the one or more action items is automatically notified of the assignment. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，一种方法包括通过自动化工具扫描与用户相关联的一组应用程序和/或系统，所述组包括在相关时间段内压缩的一个或多个动作项目，所述动作项目包括一天或多天 用户打算离开办公室。 然后通过用户界面将一个或多个动作项呈现给用户。 响应于接收的输入，相应地分配给一个或多个动作项目的一个或多个代表中的每一个被自动通知分配。 要强调的是，该摘要被提供以符合要求抽象的规则，允许搜索者或其他读者快速确定技术公开内容的主题。

公开(公告)号：US20080037762A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-14

申请号：US11485053

申请日：2006-07-11

Applicant: Shmuel Shaffer ,  Labhesh Patel ,  Mukul Jain ,  Sanjeev Kumar

Inventor： Shmuel Shaffer ,  Labhesh Patel ,  Mukul Jain ,  Sanjeev Kumar

IPC: H04M3/00

CPC classification number: H04M3/42187 ,  H04M3/42357 ,  H04M3/5232 ,  H04M7/0039 ,  H04M2201/50 ,  H04M2242/04 ,  H04M2242/14

Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus and methods for utilizing the camera or video capability of particular communication devices, such as cell phones, to enhance handling of calls, such as emergency calls. In one implementation, when a call is made to an emergency response center (ERC) using an image/video capable communication device is queued until an agent is available for handling the call, one or more images or video may be collected from such caller by utilizing the image/video capability of the caller's communication device. The images collected from a plurality of different callers may then be sorted into different event groups. For instance, all the images/video that relate to a same emergency event, such as a traffic accident, are grouped together into a same event group. The different groups can then be prioritized for handling by an available agent. Additionally, the individual callers for each group may also be prioritized based on the collected images/video, e.g., the caller that is closest to the emergency event may be called first.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于利用诸如蜂窝电话的特定通信设备的相机或视频能力的装置和方法，以增强诸如紧急呼叫的呼叫的处理。 在一个实现中，当使用具有图像/视频能力的通信设备对紧急响应中心（ERC）进行呼叫排队等待直到代理可用于处理呼叫时，可以通过以下方式从这样的呼叫者收集一个或多个图像或视频： 利用呼叫者的通信设备的图像/视频能力。 然后可以将从多个不同的呼叫者收集的图像分类成不同的事件组。 例如，与相同的紧急事件（例如交通事故）相关的所有图像/视频被分组在一起成为相同的事件组。 然后可以将不同的组优先于可用代理进行处理。 另外，也可以基于所收集的图像/视频对每个组的各个呼叫者进行优先排序，例如，可以首先调用最接近紧急事件的呼叫者。

公开(公告)号：US20080011823A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-17

申请号：US11860705

申请日：2007-09-25

Applicant: Labhesh Patel ,  Shmuel Shaffer ,  Cullen Jennings ,  Shantanu Sarkar

Inventor： Labhesh Patel ,  Shmuel Shaffer ,  Cullen Jennings ,  Shantanu Sarkar

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G06Q20/403 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q20/12 ,  G06Q20/382

Abstract: A system and method for protecting confidential user information employed in an electronic transaction. The system and method provide for associating an expiration time/time period, use or other use-limiting authorization indicator with a credit card or other user information to be transferred to a user information recipient, in conjunction with a product/service payment or other business transaction with a hosted contact center. Embodiments of the invention further provide for forming a limited-use indicator, such as a use-limiting token, by associating a transaction agent indicator and a use-limiting indicator with the user information, and for verifying a limited use indicator received from a contact center agent and determining according to such indicator, in addition to any ordinary verification that might also be conducted, whether the use limitation has been met and whether the transaction should be authorized in accordance with the use limitation.

Abstract translation: 一种用于保护在电子交易中使用的机密用户信息的系统和方法。 该系统和方法提供将到期时间/时间段，使用或其他使用限制授权指示符与信用卡或其他用户信息相关联以将其传送到用户信息接收者，结合产品/服务支付或其他业务 与托管联络中心进行交易。 本发明的实施例还提供了通过将交易代理指示符和使用限制指示符与用户信息相关联来形成有限使用指示符，例如使用限制令牌，并且用于验证从联系人接收到的有限使用指示符 中心代理人和根据此类指标确定，除了可能进行的任何普通验证外，是否符合使用限制以及是否按照使用限制授权交易。

公开(公告)号：US20070280437A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-06

申请号：US11421447

申请日：2006-05-31

Applicant: Labhesh Patel ,  Shmuel Shaffer ,  Sanjeev Kumar ,  Mukul Jain

Inventor： Labhesh Patel ,  Shmuel Shaffer ,  Sanjeev Kumar ,  Mukul Jain

IPC: H04M1/64

CPC classification number: H04M1/7258 ,  H04M1/2745 ,  H04M1/274516 ,  H04M1/7255 ,  H04M1/72552

Abstract: A method of facilitating a telephonic response to an electronic message is described. The method includes determining at least one telephone number from a received electronic message, and assigning the determined telephone number dynamically to a button on the telephone to provide a speed dial button on the telephone. Determining the telephone number may include comparing an electronic mail address in an address field of the electronic message with a telephone directory to determine a telephone number associated with the address. If the electronic message is a text or a voice message, determining the telephone number may include parsing a body of the message to determine a telephone number, if present, which has been included into the body of the text message.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种促进对电子消息的电话响应的方法。 该方法包括从接收到的电子消息中确定至少一个电话号码，并且将所确定的电话号码动态地分配给电话上的按钮以在电话上提供快速拨号按钮。 确定电话号码可以包括将电子消息的地址字段中的电子邮件地址与电话簿进行比较，以确定与地址相关联的电话号码。 如果电子消息是文本或语音消息，则确定电话号码可以包括解析消息的主体以确定已被包括在文本消息正文中的电话号码（如果存在）。

公开(公告)号：US20070263821A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-15

申请号：US11278371

申请日：2006-03-31

Applicant: Shmuel Shaffer ,  Shantanu Sarkar ,  Labhesh Patel

Inventor： Shmuel Shaffer ,  Shantanu Sarkar ,  Labhesh Patel

IPC: H04M3/42

CPC classification number: H04M3/56 ,  H04L12/1822 ,  H04M3/42187 ,  H04M3/566 ,  H04M2203/5072 ,  H04M2242/06

Abstract: A method and apparatus to provide speaker selection in a multi-party conference call is described. The method may comprise processing a speaker queue for at least one new speaker and monitoring when a number of active speakers is less than a predetermined number of active speakers. When less than the predetermined number, the method automatically, without human intervention, adds a new speaker from the speaker queue. A request for a new speaker may be received via a communication channel independent of a voice communication channel of the multi-party conference call. The request may be received from the conference endpoint via a voice communication channel of the multi-party conference call. In an example embodiment, new speakers in the speaker queue may be prioritized based a class of service associated with each new speaker. Priority may be given to a new speaker with a higher associated class of service.

Abstract translation: 描述了在多方电话会议中提供说话者选择的方法和装置。 该方法可以包括处理用于至少一个新扬声器的扬声器队列，并且当多个有源扬声器小于预定数量的有源扬声器时进行监视。 当小于预定数量时，该方法在没有人为干预的情况下自动地从扬声器队列添加新的扬声器。 可以通过独立于多方电话会议的语音通信信道的通信信道来接收对新的扬声器的请求。 可以经由多方电话会议的语音通信信道从会议端点接收该请求。 在示例性实施例中，可以基于与每个新的说话者相关联的一类服务对扬声器队列中的新扬声器进行优先级排序。 可以优先考虑具有较高相关服务类别的新发言者。

公开(公告)号：US20070229274A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-04

申请号：US11809139

申请日：2007-05-30

Applicant: Labhesh Patel ,  Shmuel Shaffer ,  Gebran Chahrouri ,  Shantanu Sarkar ,  Bruce Moon ,  Joseph Khouri

Inventor： Labhesh Patel ,  Shmuel Shaffer ,  Gebran Chahrouri ,  Shantanu Sarkar ,  Bruce Moon ,  Joseph Khouri

IPC: G08B13/14

CPC classification number: G08B21/02 ,  G07C9/00111 ,  G08B3/1083 ,  G08B7/06 ,  G08B13/2462 ,  G08B25/016 ,  G08B25/14

Abstract: The present invention includes methods and devices for providing. According to some implementations, radio frequency identification (“RFID”) tags are positioned at various locations throughout a building. Building locations can be determined from the RFID tags. Emergency service providers may be equipped with a portable device that includes at least one RFID reader for reading the RFID tags. Some implementations involve transmitting the RFID tag data to a control center from which the emergency services are coordinated. The emergency service workers' current and prior locations can be determined by the portable devices and/or at the control center. In preferred implementations, emergency service provider location information can be provided to control center personnel and to emergency service providers in real time.

Abstract translation: 本发明包括用于提供的方法和装置。 根据一些实施方案，射频识别（“RFID”）标签位于整个建筑物的各个位置。 建筑物位置可以从RFID标签确定。 紧急服务提供商可以配备有至少一个用于读取RFID标签的RFID读取器的便携式设备。 一些实现涉及将RFID标签数据发送到控制中心，紧急服务从该中心起协调。 紧急服务人员的当前和之前的位置可由便携式设备和/或控制中心确定。 在优选实施方式中，可以实时地向紧急服务提供商提供紧急服务提供者位置信息给控制中心人员和紧急服务提供商

公开(公告)号：US20070214041A1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-13

申请号：US11373025

申请日：2006-03-10

Applicant: Labhesh Patel ,  Sanjeev Kumar ,  Shmuel Shaffer ,  Mukul Jain

Inventor： Labhesh Patel ,  Sanjeev Kumar ,  Shmuel Shaffer ,  Mukul Jain

IPC: G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0257 ,  G06Q30/0261 ,  G06Q30/0267

Abstract: A system and method for transmission of advertisements includes wirelessly broadcasting from a location, information that includes a telephone number associated an advertisement and user credentials. The information is received by a mobile communication device associated with a user of a service provider network. After being received, the telephone number is either mapped to a soft-key of the mobile communication device or disregarded, based on the user credentials. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).

Abstract translation: 用于广告传输的系统和方法包括从位置无线广播，包括与广告相关联的电话号码和用户凭证的信息。 信息由与服务提供商网络的用户相关联的移动通信设备接收。 在接收到之后，根据用户凭证，将电话号码映射到移动通信设备的软键或被忽略。 要强调的是，该摘要被提供以符合要求抽象的规则，允许搜索者或其他读者快速确定技术公开的主题。 提交它的理解是，它不会用于解释或限制权利要求的范围或含义。 37 CFR 1.72（b）。

公开(公告)号：US20070211879A1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-13

申请号：US11370486

申请日：2006-03-07

Applicant: Shmuel Shaffer ,  Sanjeev Kumar ,  Labhesh Patel ,  Mukul Jain

Inventor： Shmuel Shaffer ,  Sanjeev Kumar ,  Labhesh Patel ,  Mukul Jain

IPC: H04M3/00 ,  H04M5/00

CPC classification number: H04M3/5166 ,  H04M3/4938 ,  H04M3/5238

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing dynamic messages to callers on hold are disclosed. In one such method, a telephone call is received into a queue and a first wait time is calculated which corresponds to a first estimated length of time expected to elapse before an agent is available to answer the telephone call. A plurality of message elements are assembled to create a message having a length approximately equal to the first wait time, and playback of the message is initiated. A second wait time is calculated during the playback of the message. The message is modified during playback to have a length approximately equal to the second wait time if the updated estimated length of time is different than the first estimated length of time. In various embodiments, the second wait time may be continuously calculated and the message may be continuously modified during playback.

Abstract translation: 公开了向保持呼叫者提供动态消息的方法和系统。 在一种这样的方法中，电话呼叫被接收到队列中，并且计算第一等待时间，其对应于在代理可用于应答电话呼叫之前期望经过的第一估计的时间长度。 组合多个消息元素以创建具有大约等于第一等待时间的长度的消息，并且发起消息的回放。 在播放消息期间计算第二个等待时间。 如果更新的估计时间长度不同于第一估计的时间长度，则在回放期间修改消息以具有大约等于第二等待时间的长度。 在各种实施例中，可以连续计算第二等待时间，并且可以在播放期间连续修改消息。