Method and system for queuing calls based on call time commitment
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1. A method for routing calls of an automatic call distributor system, comprising:
- receiving a call from a caller requesting connection with one of a plurality of agents;
providing the caller with an option to commit to a predetermined time limit for the call time; and
assigning a higher priority to the call if the caller commits to the predetermined time limit.
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Abstract
A method for routing calls of an automatic call distributor system includes receiving a call from a caller requesting connection with an agent and providing the caller with an option to commit to a predetermined time limit for the call time. The method also includes assigning a higher priority to the call, in response to the caller committing to the predetermined time limit.
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1. A method for routing calls of an automatic call distributor system, comprising:
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receiving a call from a caller requesting connection with one of a plurality of agents; providing the caller with an option to commit to a predetermined time limit for the call time; and assigning a higher priority to the call if the caller commits to the predetermined time limit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. An automatic call distributing system for managing calls of an automatic call distributor, comprising:
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at least one interface operable to receive a call from a caller over a first connection with a first endpoint of the caller, the call comprising a request for service; a processor operable to; provide the caller with an option to commit to a predetermined time limit for a call time; and assign a higher priority to the caller if the caller commits to the predetermined time limit. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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29. A computer program stored on a computer readable medium, the computer program operable to:
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receive a call from a caller requesting connection with one of a plurality of agents; provide the caller with an option to commit to a predetermined time limit for the call time; and assign a higher priority to the call if the caller commits to the predetermined time limit. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
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43. A system for routing calls of an automatic call distributor system, comprising:
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means for receiving a call from a caller requesting connection with one of a plurality of agents; means for providing the caller with an option to commit to a predetermined time limit for the call time; and means for assigning a higher priority to the call if the caller commits to the predetermined time limit.
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