Systems and methods of controlling confidential communication in contact handling systems

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8976953
APP PUB NO 20130129069A1
SERIAL NO

13345511

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Methods and apparatus for improving confidentiality of sensitive information received from a customer in a contact handling system including an agent are disclosed. The method can include opening a first connection path between the customer and the contact handling system. The method can include making communication sent by the customer through the first connection path available to the agent. The method can include opening a second connection path between the customer and the contact handling system as the agent and customer communicate over the first connection path. The method can include preventing the agent from accessing communication sent over the second communication path. The method can include receiving sensitive information through the second communication path.

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INCONTACT INC75 WEST TOWNE RIDGE PARKWAY TOWER 1 SANDY UT 84070

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Peterson, David O Lehi, US 4 50

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