Abstract:
Methods and apparatus for controlling call handling in a communications network. The methods and apparatus include special processing and network signalling, between network communications devices such as an ACD system and an interconnected IVR system which enable a caller to complete a critical transaction e.g. the entering of an account number, without interruption. In particular a call may be "pulled back" depending on certain criteria (e.g. CLI, time of day). These criteria set a pullback flag that describes whether the call may be "pulled back" or not. An exemplary protocol and message encoding are disclosed.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus for controlling call handling in a communications network. The methods and apparatus include special processing and network signalling, between network communications devices such as an ACD system and an interconnected IVR system which enable a caller to complete a critical transaction e.g. the entering of an account number, without interruption. In particular a call may be "pulled back" depending on certain criteria (e.g. CLI, time of day). These criteria set a pullback flag that describes whether the call may be "pulled back" or not. An exemplary protocol and message encoding are disclosed.