Providing custom product support for a software program
First Claim
1. A method performed in a computer system for providing application support, comprising:
- receiving data indicating application run-time characteristics;
determining severity of errors associated with running the application based on the data; and
determining if there are resources available to provide application support.
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Abstract
The system described herein provides providing application support by receiving data indicating application run-time characteristics, determining severity of errors associated with running the application based on the data, and determining if there are resources available to provide application support. The system may also determine if the application passes integrity checks. If the severity of application errors exceeds a predetermined threshold and there are resources available for free application support, then the system may provide free application support. A queue may be used for instances of eligibility for free application support. Free application support may be provided by either telephone or online interaction.
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20 Claims
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1. A method performed in a computer system for providing application support, comprising:
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receiving data indicating application run-time characteristics;
determining severity of errors associated with running the application based on the data; and
determining if there are resources available to provide application support. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method performed in a computer system for providing application support, comprising:
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providing a queue for instances that merit application support, wherein each of the instances corresponds to application use by a user; and
providing a plurality of specific instances to the queue based on predetermined criteria, wherein placement in the queue of a particular instance is not apparent to a corresponding user until application support is provided. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method performed in a computer system for providing application support, comprising:
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providing a queue for instances that merit application support, wherein instances are placed in the queue based on predetermined criteria;
placing a first instance in the queue;
determining that a second instance should not be placed in the queue; and
providing alternative support, different from the application support, in connection with the second instance. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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