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Method and system for customer service using a packet switched network

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  • US 6,519,628 B1
  • Filed: 03/24/1999
  • Issued: 02/11/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/24/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of providing customer service on behalf of a plurality of business entities each having a web page, via a customer service server computer connected to a communications network, the method comprising the steps of:

  • establishing on the web page of each of the plurality of business entities a link via the communications network to the customer service server computer;

    upon selection by a customer of the link established on the web page of one of the plurality of business entities, causing a packet switched connection to be established between the customer and a customer service operator in communication with the customer service server computer;

    sending a request message from the customer to the customer service operator via the packet switched connection;

    displaying the request message to the customer service operator;

    sending a response message from the customer service operator to the customer via the packet switched connection; and

    displaying the response message to the customer.

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