Patents by Inventor Brian J. Reynolds

Brian J. Reynolds has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10805461
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods for determining an adaptive threshold, including specifying a variable, where the variable comprises a real-time state of a contact center; specifying a threshold, where the threshold is related to the variable; monitoring the variable; and adjusting the threshold in relation to a change in the variable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Avaya Inc.
    Inventors: Rodney A. Thomson, Brian J. Reynolds
  • Patent number: 10362167
    Abstract: Proximity-based interactions with wallboards and mobile devices create an interactive and effective communication model, efficiently utilizing space and opportunities for communication between a contact center and its agents and supervisors. The system provides a dynamic, proximity-based location service including displays for agents and real-time message capabilities for supervisors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Avaya Inc.
    Inventors: Rodney A. Thomson, Brian J. Reynolds
  • Patent number: 9854095
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods including obtaining a location data of a source; obtaining at least one performance measure; correlating the location data and the at least one performance measure to obtain a correlation; and analyzing the correlation to obtain an analysis report. The present disclosure is further directed to systems that include a source related to a contact center, and a processor configured to: obtain a location data of the source; derive at least one performance measure; correlate the location data and the at least one performance measure to obtain a correlation; and analyze the correlation to obtain an analysis report.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Avaya Inc.
    Inventors: Rodney A. Thomson, Brian J. Reynolds, Katherine A. Sobus
  • Patent number: 9560202
    Abstract: Methods and systems for automatically implementing contact center administration updates based on acceptance of a broadcast request are provided. In particular, a request can be broadcast to a target audience. Acceptance of the request by members of the target audience automatically implements changes defined in connection with the request for accepting agents. The broadcast request can be recalled under certain conditions. In addition, the action or actions implemented in response to the acceptance of the request can be undone under various conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Avaya Inc.
    Inventors: Rodney A. Thomson, Brian J. Reynolds
  • Patent number: 9414211
    Abstract: Methods and systems for supporting the remote monitoring and control of automatic call distribution systems are provided. In particular, an application for execution on a mobile device is provided. The application presents ACD system status information to a supervisor of the ACD system. The application additionally accepts control input from the supervisor, and can pass that control input to the ACD system server for action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Avaya Inc.
    Inventors: Rodney A. Thomson, Brian J. Reynolds, Jeff Chu, Onkar Birk, Barrett Davis
  • Patent number: 9100482
    Abstract: A mobile service observing integration system efficiently utilizes multi-functional smart devices providing operating system support for native applications and application programming interface support for third-party applications, allowing seamless mobile communication between a contact center and its agents and supervisors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: Avaya Inc.
    Inventors: Rodney A. Thomson, Brian J. Reynolds
  • Patent number: 9031205
    Abstract: An automatic ambient environmental detection and lockout system that recognizes unacceptable background noise for agents and a method that requires agents and/or supervisors to take corrective action on detected noise issues prior to work assignment facilitates an effective and efficient environment appropriate for agents to handle contact center work.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Avaya Inc.
    Inventors: Rodney A. Thomson, Brian J. Reynolds
  • Patent number: 9020132
    Abstract: Methods and systems for supporting the monitoring and control of an automatic call distribution system are provided. In particular, a ranked list of candidate agents that can be assigned to handle contacts for a selected queue associated with an automatic call distribution system is presented to a supervisor. The supervisor can make agent assignments from the ranked list at the discretion of the supervisor. The assignment or reassignment can be effected by the supervisor through control inputs entered through the user interface. These control inputs can include reconfiguring agent and/or queue attributes. In addition, assignments can be effected through communications to agents made by the supervisor that are initiated through the user interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Avaya Inc.
    Inventors: Rodney A. Thomson, Brian J. Reynolds
  • Publication number: 20150071415
    Abstract: An automatic ambient environmental detection and lockout system that recognizes unacceptable background noise for agents and a method that requires agents and/or supervisors to take corrective action on detected noise issues prior to work assignment facilitates an effective and efficient environment appropriate for agents to handle contact center work.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Applicant: Avaya Inc.
    Inventors: Rodney A. Thomson, Brian J. Reynolds
  • Publication number: 20140379587
    Abstract: Proximity-based interactions with wallboards and mobile devices create an interactive and effective communication model, efficiently utilizing space and opportunities for communication between a contact center and its agents and supervisors. The system provides a dynamic, proximity-based location service including displays for agents and real-time message capabilities for supervisors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Rodney A. Thomson, Brian J. Reynolds
  • Publication number: 20140376711
    Abstract: A mobile service observing integration system efficiently utilizes multi-functional smart devices providing operating system support for native applications and application programming interface support for third-party applications, allowing seamless mobile communication between a contact center and its agents and supervisors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Rodney A. Thomson, Brian J. Reynolds
  • Publication number: 20140270136
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods for determining an adaptive threshold, including specifying a variable, where the variable comprises a real-time state of a contact center; specifying a threshold, where the threshold is related to the variable; monitoring the variable; and adjusting the threshold in relation to a change in the variable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Avaya Inc.
    Inventors: Rodney A. Thomson, Brian J. Reynolds
  • Patent number: 8670551
    Abstract: Methods and systems for providing a graphical depiction of a communication system incorporating multiple call centers distributed around the globe are provided. The user interface can present the graphical depiction in two or three dimensions. In addition, the user interface can provide a view of details concerning the performance of communication system components or events affecting the performance of such components, and can enable a supervisor to manipulate contact center parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Avaya Inc.
    Inventors: Onkar Birk, Jeff Chu, Barrett Davis, Rodney A. Thomson, Brian J. Reynolds
  • Publication number: 20130275416
    Abstract: Methods and systems for automatically providing a relevancy score with respect to reports or groups of resources are provided. In particular, a proposed report or group of resources is input or otherwise defined by a user. The proposed report is then compared to predefined reports. A relevancy score for each of a plurality of predefined reports with respect to the proposed report is calculated and output to the user. The relevancy score can be reported as a percentage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: AVAYA INC.
    Inventors: Rodney A. Thomson, Brian J. Reynolds
  • Publication number: 20130243179
    Abstract: Methods and systems for supporting the monitoring and control of an automatic call distribution system are provided. In particular, a ranked list of candidate agents that can be assigned to handle contacts for a selected queue associated with an automatic call distribution system is presented to a supervisor. The supervisor can make agent assignments from the ranked list at the discretion of the supervisor. The assignment or reassignment can be effected by the supervisor through control inputs entered through the user interface. These control inputs can include reconfiguring agent and/or queue attributes. In addition, assignments can be effected through communications to agents made by the supervisor that are initiated through the user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: AVAYA INC.
    Inventors: Rodney A. Thomson, Brian J. Reynolds
  • Publication number: 20130243169
    Abstract: Methods and systems for automatically implementing contact center administration updates based on acceptance of a broadcast request are provided. In particular, a request can be broadcast to a target audience. Acceptance of the request by members of the target audience automatically implements changes defined in connection with the request for accepting agents. The broadcast request can be recalled under certain conditions. In addition, the action or actions implemented in response to the acceptance of the request can be undone under various conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: AVAYA INC.
    Inventors: Rodney A. Thomson, Brian J. Reynolds
  • Publication number: 20130223613
    Abstract: Methods and systems for providing a graphical depiction of a communication system incorporating multiple call centers distributed around the globe are provided. The user interface can present the graphical depiction in two or three dimensions. In addition, the user interface can provide a view of details concerning the performance of communication system components or events affecting the performance of such components, and can enable a supervisor to manipulate contact center parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: AVAYA INC.
    Inventors: Onkar Birk, Jeff Chu, Barrett Davis, Rodney A. Thomson, Brian J. Reynolds
  • Publication number: 20130177149
    Abstract: Methods and systems for supporting manual control of automatic call distribution systems are provided. In particular, an administrator can manipulate parameters associated with call center queues and/or call center agents in order to improve the performance of an in-trouble queue. The changes are reversed after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, and/or after the previously in-trouble queue has returned to a healthy state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2012
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Applicant: AVAYA INC.
    Inventors: Rodney A. Thomson, Brian J. Reynolds, Jeff Chu, Richard S. Youngkin
  • Publication number: 20120295594
    Abstract: Methods and systems for supporting the remote monitoring and control of automatic call distribution systems are provided. In particular, an application for execution on a mobile device is provided. The application presents ACD system status information to a supervisor of the ACD system. The application additionally accepts control input from the supervisor, and can pass that control input to the ACD system server for action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: AVAYA INC.
    Inventors: Rodney A. Thomson, Brian J. Reynolds, Jeff Chu, Onkar Birk, Barrett Davis
  • Patent number: 7571927
    Abstract: A headliner assembly is provided for use with a vehicle having an inflatable air bag disposed proximate a roof of the vehicle. The headliner assembly includes a headliner configured to extend underneath the air bag and having a front portion and a rear portion. The headliner assembly further includes a tether for connecting the rear portion of the headliner to a rear portion of the vehicle. The tether is configured to cooperate with the headliner to control deployment of the air bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: International Automotive Components Group North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Glenn G. Purvis, Brian J. Reynolds, John F. Mola