Method and system for transferring calls and call-related data b

Details Method and system for transferring calls and call-related data b Method and system for transferring calls and call-related data b

1996-09-09

1997-11-04

Zele, Krista M.

Telephonic communications

Special services

Call diversion

379201, 379210, 379211, 379265, 379309, H04M 358

Patent

active

056848706

ABSTRACT:
This invention permits transferring calls along with data that identifies, for example, the caller's name, pertinent account information, any transaction information acquired prior to the need to transfer the call and why the caller is being transferred between a plurality of call centers. The method and system of the invention, therefore, coordinate a voice component and a data component of a call to transfer the call from a first call center across a communication path such as a switching network to a second call center. The first call center includes the necessary network control circuitry to direct an associated switching network to transfer to the second call center the voice component of the call together with an identifier for uniquely identifying the call. The identifier may be generated using DNIS and/or ISDN protocol principles. The method and system also generate and direct a transfer screen from the first call center to the second call center. The unique identifier also attaches to the transfer screen. Using the unique identifier at the second call control center, the invention uses an automatic call distributor or similar routing device to route the voice component to an available customer service representative. The routing device then informs control circuitry of the second call center of the customer service representative's identity. Then the control circuitry sends the transfer screen to a workstation where the customer service representative may service the call with the aid of the transfer screen information.

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