Method and apparatus for providing estimated response-wait-time displays for data network-based inquiries to a communication center
First Claim
1. An Estimated Wait Time (EWT) service for a Web page provider, comprising:
- an internet-connected facility for monitoring communication status with a communication center having communication equipment hosting agents of the web page provider; and
an interactive link in a web page hosted by the Web page provider, the interactive link presented to a user accessing the Web page, and when selected, connecting the user to the facility for monitoring communication status.
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Abstract
An Estimated Wait Time (EWT) service for a Web page provider has an internet-connected facility for monitoring communication status with a communication center having communication equipment hosting agents of the web page provider, and an interactive link in a web page hosted by the Web page provider. The interactive link is presented to a user accessing the Web page, and when selected, connects the user to the facility for monitoring communication status. In a preferred embodiment the facility provides a Web page display for the user, displaying parameters regarding the communication status, such as estimated wait time (EWT). In some cases there are options in a user interface for placing an Internet Phone (IP) call, for sending a message, and e-mail, and so forth, or for requesting a call back. In the case of a cal back the user may, in some embodiments, provide alternative numbers or addresses and times for call back.
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1. An Estimated Wait Time (EWT) service for a Web page provider, comprising:
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an internet-connected facility for monitoring communication status with a communication center having communication equipment hosting agents of the web page provider; and
an interactive link in a web page hosted by the Web page provider, the interactive link presented to a user accessing the Web page, and when selected, connecting the user to the facility for monitoring communication status. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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