公开(公告)号：US08345854B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-01

申请号：US11058874

申请日：2005-02-16

Applicant: Shmuel Shaffer ,  Gebran G. Chahrouri ,  Labhesh Patel ,  Joseph F. Khouri

Inventor： Shmuel Shaffer ,  Gebran G. Chahrouri ,  Labhesh Patel ,  Joseph F. Khouri

IPC: H04M3/00

CPC classification number: H04M3/5232 ,  H04M3/42374

Abstract: In accordance with a particular embodiment of the present invention, a method using presence information to improve automatic call distribution includes receiving a call for connection with one of a plurality of agents. An indicator of a service level problem is detected, and presence information is used to identify one or more draftable agents that are not in a ready state in response to detecting the indicator. The call is distributed to a selected one of the identified one or more draftable agents.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的特定实施例，使用存在信息来改善自动呼叫分配的方法包括接收与多个代理之一的连接的呼叫。 检测到服务水平问题的指示符，并且使用存在信息来响应于检测到指示符来识别不处于就绪状态的一个或多个可执行代理。 该呼叫被分配到所识别的一个或多个可起草的代理中的所选择的一个。

公开(公告)号：US08320876B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-27

申请号：US13283273

申请日：2011-10-27

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

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

IPC: H04M11/04

CPC classification number: H04M3/42348 ,  H04M3/42059 ,  H04M3/42187 ,  H04M3/523 ,  H04M2242/30

Abstract: A method and system to process communications in an automatic communication distributor is described. The method may comprise receiving a communication and identifying an originating location from which the communication originates. Thereafter, a determination is made when the originating location corresponds to a predefined high priority geographical area and a priority to the communication is assigned based on the originating location. The call may be assigned a higher priority when the originating location corresponds to the high priority geographical area than when the originating location does not correspond with the high priority geographical area. The communication is queued based on the assigned priority. A method is also provided to assign an agent using an automated call distributor based on a distance between the originating location of the communication and the determined geographical locations of the potential respondents.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种在自动通信分配器中处理通信的方法和系统。 该方法可以包括接收通信并识别来自该通信的起始位置。 此后，当起始位置对应于预定义的高优先级地理区域并且基于始发位置分配通信的优先级时，进行确定。 当起始位置对应于高优先级地理区域时，可以将呼叫分配给较高优先级，而不是当起始位置不对应于高优先级地理区域时。 通信根据分配的优先级排队。 还提供了一种方法，用于基于通信的始发位置与所确定的潜在受访者的地理位置之间的距离，使用自动呼叫分配器分配代理。

公开(公告)号：US08102991B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-24

申请号：US10937595

申请日：2004-09-09

Applicant: Shmuel Shaffer ,  Joseph F. Khouri ,  Gebran G. Chahrouri ,  Labhesh Patel

Inventor： Shmuel Shaffer ,  Joseph F. Khouri ,  Gebran G. Chahrouri ,  Labhesh Patel

IPC: H04M3/00

CPC classification number: H04M3/523 ,  H04M3/4288

Abstract: A method for automatic call distribution includes detecting that a first agent is communicating on a first call and detecting that the first call involves a predefined low priority communication. The method includes transitioning the first agent to an on-call ready state based on the first call. The on-call ready state indicates that the first agent is ready to receive an additional call while communicating on the first call.

Abstract translation: 一种用于自动呼叫分配的方法包括：检测第一代理在第一呼叫上进行通信，并检测第一呼叫涉及预定义的低优先级通信。 该方法包括：基于第一呼叫将第一代理转换到就绪状态。 通话就绪状态表示在第一次呼叫通信时，第一代理人准备好接收附加呼叫。

公开(公告)号：US08102985B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-24

申请号：US11271710

申请日：2005-11-11

Applicant: Shmuel Shaffer ,  Labhesh Patel ,  Mukul Jain ,  Denise G. Caballero-McCann

Inventor： Shmuel Shaffer ,  Labhesh Patel ,  Mukul Jain ,  Denise G. Caballero-McCann

IPC: H04M3/42

CPC classification number: H04M3/4286 ,  H04M7/0045

Abstract: A method for providing a camp-on hold service comprises detecting a hold condition between a first user and a second user and establishing a call hold by placing the call on hold. The method also comprises receiving a request from the second user to camp-on to the call hold and monitoring the status of the first user during the call hold. The method also comprises receiving an indication that the first user is available to continue communications with the second user and notifying the second user that the first user is available to continue communications with the second user.

Abstract translation: 一种用于提供驻留保持服务的方法，包括检测第一用户和第二用户之间的保持状态，并通过将呼叫置于保持状态来建立呼叫保持。 该方法还包括接收来自第二用户的请求，以驻留在呼叫保持状态并且在呼叫保持期间监视第一用户的状态。 该方法还包括接收第一用户可用于继续与第二用户通信的指示，并且通知第二用户第一用户可用于继续与第二用户的通信。

公开(公告)号：US08077838B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-13

申请号：US11236903

申请日：2005-09-28

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

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

IPC: H04M11/00 ,  H04M1/64

CPC classification number: H04M1/7255 ,  G10L13/00 ,  H04M1/2474 ,  H04M1/2535 ,  H04M1/72552 ,  H04M1/72588 ,  H04M3/533 ,  H04M2201/39

Abstract: A method and voice communicator to provide a voice communication is described. The method may include identifying text to be communicated and automatically processing the text to generate an audio equivalent of the text. For example, the text may be scraped from a web page. The method may include identifying an intended recipient of the audio equivalent and thereafter communicating the audio equivalent as a telephone communication (e.g., a voice mail message in a voice mailbox). Thus, identifying the intended recipient may include requesting a telephone number of a sender (caller) of the voice communication. In an embodiment, the method comprises monitoring selection by a user of a contact list available on the voice communicator wherein the contact list includes a plurality of recipient names and their associated telephone numbers. The audio equivalent is communicated to the recipient device over, for example, PSTN or VoIP network.

Abstract translation: 描述了提供语音通信的方法和语音通信器。 该方法可以包括识别要传达的文本并且自动处理文本以生成文本的音频等同物。 例如，文本可能会从网页上刮下来。 该方法可以包括识别音频等同物的预期接收者，然后将电话等效信号作为电话通信（例如，语音信箱中的语音邮件消息）传送。 因此，识别预期的接收者可以包括请求语音通信的发送者（呼叫者）的电话号码。 在一个实施例中，该方法包括监视用户对语音通信器上可用的联系人列表的选择，其中联系人列表包括多个接收者姓名及其相关联的电话号码。 音频等效物通过例如PSTN或VoIP网络传送到接收者设备。

公开(公告)号：US20110293079A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-01

申请号：US13206746

申请日：2011-08-10

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

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

IPC: H04M1/64

CPC classification number: H04M3/53383 ,  H04M2203/303 ,  H04M2203/4554

Abstract: In one embodiment, techniques for manipulating a voice message using a telephone user interface are provided. The telephone user interface receives a mark begin segment command from a telephonic device through a voice modality. The mark begin segment command indicates a beginning point for a voice message segment in the voice message. The telephone user interface then receives a mark end segment command from the telephonic device through the voice modality. The mark segment command indicates an ending point for the voice message segment in the voice message. An action command from the telephonic device is received and an action based on the action command for the voice message segment is performed. The voice message segment is a portion of the voice message determined based on the indicated beginning point of the voice message segment and the indicated ending point of the voice message segment in the voice message.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，提供了使用电话用户界面来操纵语音消息的技术。 电话用户界面通过语音模式从电话设备接收标记开始段命令。 标记开始段命令指示语音消息中的语音消息段的起始点。 电话用户界面然后通过语音模式从电话设备接收标记结束段命令。 标记段命令指示语音消息中的语音消息段的结束点。 接收到来自电话设备的动作命令，并且执行基于语音消息段的动作命令的动作。 语音消息段是基于语音消息段的所指示的起始点和语音消息中语音消息段的所指示的终点确定的语音消息的一部分。

公开(公告)号：US08036373B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-11

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。

公开(公告)号：US20110106337A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-05

申请号：US12902012

申请日：2010-10-11

Applicant: Labhesh Patel ,  Sanjeev Kumar ,  Shmuel Shaffer ,  Mukul Jain ,  Randall Paul Joseph Ethier

Inventor： Labhesh Patel ,  Sanjeev Kumar ,  Shmuel Shaffer ,  Mukul Jain ,  Randall Paul Joseph Ethier

IPC: G06F7/00

CPC classification number: G08G1/00 ,  G08G1/20

Abstract: A method for intelligently managing a transportation network is provided. The method may include providing a roadside apparatus 18 to communicate with nodes 14A to 14D associated with vehicles 12A to 12D in a transportation network, the vehicle nodes being in a neighborhood range of the roadside apparatus. The roadside apparatus may dynamically detect the presence of a node 14A associated with a first vehicle 12A, and establish a mobile Internet Protocol (IP) network between the roadside apparatus and the first vehicle's node. The roadside apparatus 18 receives, in real-time, from the first vehicle's node 14A event data of events associated with the first vehicle 12A over the mobile IP network. The roadside apparatus 18 or nodes 14A to 14D may further receive or transmit real-time command data to control subsystems of a vehicle.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种智能管理交通网络的方法。 该方法可以包括提供路侧设备18与运输网络中与车辆12A至12D相关联的节点14A至14D通信，车辆节点位于路边设备的邻近范围内。 路侧设备可以动态地检测与第一车辆12A相关联的节点14A的存在，并且在路侧设备和第一车辆的节点之间建立移动因特网协议（IP）网络。 路边设备18通过移动IP网络实时地从第一车辆节点14A接收与第一车辆12A相关联的事件的事件数据。 路侧设备18或节点14A至14D可以进一步接收或发送实时命令数据到车辆的控制子系统。

公开(公告)号：US07769156B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-03

申请号：US11117247

申请日：2005-04-27

Applicant: Shmuel Shaffer ,  Labhesh Patel

Inventor： Shmuel Shaffer ,  Labhesh Patel

IPC: H04M3/42

CPC classification number: H04M3/48 ,  H04M3/42093 ,  H04M3/42365 ,  H04M7/006 ,  H04M2201/38

Abstract: A method for facilitating a data session in a communications environment is provided that includes receiving, at a first endpoint, a call that was initiated by a second endpoint. The first endpoint is already engaged in a previous call. The method further includes invoking a reverse eCamp-On™ feature in response to receiving the call from the second endpoint such that the first endpoint initiates a new call to the second endpoint once the previous call is completed.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于促进在通信环境中的数据会话的方法，其包括在第一端点处接收由第二端点发起的呼叫。 第一个端点已经进行了以前的呼叫。 该方法还包括响应于接收到来自第二端点的呼叫来调用反向eCamp-On TM特征，使得第一端点在前一次呼叫完成之后发起到第二端点的新呼叫。

公开(公告)号：US07751545B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-06

申请号：US10828998

申请日：2004-04-21

Applicant: Shmuel Shaffer ,  Labhesh Patel ,  Shantanu Sarkar ,  Cary W. FitzGerald

Inventor： Shmuel Shaffer ,  Labhesh Patel ,  Shantanu Sarkar ,  Cary W. FitzGerald

IPC: H04M3/42

CPC classification number: H04L65/1046 ,  H04L65/1006 ,  H04M3/42102 ,  H04M3/42212 ,  H04M3/42365 ,  H04M3/465 ,  H04M2203/2044

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for enhanced call pickup includes accessing data indicating a current status of each of one or more users in a call pickup group (CPG) with respect to an incoming phone call to a phone number corresponding to the CPG and communicating the data to one or more endpoints of one or more users in the CPG for display to one or more users in the CPG. A display of the data to a first user in the CPG facilitates the first user determining a current status of each of one or more second users in the CPG to facilitate a decision by the first user regarding whether to pick up the incoming phone call.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，一种用于增强呼叫接收的方法包括访问指示呼叫代答组（CPG）中的一个或多个用户中的每个的当前状态的数据，该呼叫代表组（CPG）相对于对应于CPG的电话号码的来话电话呼叫， 数据到CPG中一个或多个用户的一个或多个端点，以便显示给CPG中的一个或多个用户。 在CPG中向第一用户显示数据有助于第一用户确定CPG中的一个或多个第二用户的每个的当前状态，以便于第一用户对是否接听来电的决定。