Telephonic communications – Centralized switching system – Call distribution to operator
Reexamination Certificate
2009-12-01
2011-10-25
Hong, Harry (Department: 2614)
Telephonic communications
Centralized switching system
Call distribution to operator
C379S088140
Reexamination Certificate
active
08045699
ABSTRACT:
A method for performing automated telemarketing is disclosed. The method includes receiving potential customer data that includes a telephone number; initiating a telephone call to the telephone number using an auto-dialing technology; receiving notification that the potential customer has answered the telephone call; sending a verbal greeting to the potential customer in response to receiving the notification; conversing with the potential customer using speech recognition technology, the conversing including receiving a message from the potential customer; and updating the potential customer data responsive to the message received from the potential customer.
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AT&T Intellectual Property I L.P.
Cantor & Colburn LLP
Hong Harry
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