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Remote control of a web browser

  • US 9,497,322 B2
  • Filed: 10/15/2009
  • Issued: 11/15/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/16/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A computer system, comprising:

  • one or more processors;

    a memory storing program instructions executable to cause the computer system to;

    provide a first visual prompt via a first display unit and a second visual prompt via a second display unit;

    receive a first dual-tone multi-frequency (DTMF) input from a first telephony device over a wide-area network while the first telephony device communicates with a customer service hotline, wherein the first DTMF input is made in response to the first visual prompt, and wherein the first telephony device is distinct from the first display unit;

    receive a second DTMF input from a second telephony device over the wide-area network while the second telephony device communicates with the customer service hotline, wherein the second DTMF input is made in response to the second visual prompt, wherein the second telephony device is distinct from the second display unit;

    in response to the first DTMF input, control content of one or more web pages displayed on the first display unit, wherein controlling the content includes;

    listening to an exchange between a user of the first telephony device and a customer service representative;

    selecting content of the one or more web pages based on the exchange; and

    selecting an advertisement for display in the one or more web pages based on information about the user of the first telephony device; and

    in response to the second DTMF input, control content of one or more web pages displayed on the second display unit.

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