Method and system for the routing of requests using an automated classification and profile matching in a networked environment

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PATENT NO 6510431
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09340380

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A system and method for routing customer requests to advisors is disclosed. The system and method comprises at least one customer server process for receiving customer requests and classifying the information to produce a classified request, the classified request comprising the original request and at least one attribute. The system further comprises at least one advisor server process for receiving the classified requests, comparing the classified requests by associated profiles from the advisors to find matching attributes with classified request, and creating a connection between the requesting customer and at least one advisor, the at least one advisor having submitted a profile with matching attributes. A routing system in accordance with the present invention reduces response time to a problem and saves advisor time. The system also provides for an automatic response to frequent problems at increased efficiency. Finally, a system and method in accordance with the present invention is widely applicable to online shopping and customer service.

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONNEW ORCHARD ROAD ARMONK NY 10504

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Eichstaedt, Matthias San Jose, CA 33 2052
Kreulen, Jeffrey Thomas San Jose, CA 31 1032
Krishna, Vikas San Jose, CA 52 928
Spangler, William Scott San Martin, CA 47 1746
Strong, Jr Hovey Raymond San Jose, CA 16 530

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