Abstract: A system and method are disclosed which allows multimedia content to be delivered to a computer, personal desktop assistant, portable media player, or other electronic device. Such content may include advertisements, and distribution of content may emulate current television and/or radio broadcasts. Content may be encrypted or otherwise secured, and such security may restrict use of some content; examples of such restrictions may include limiting content to specific devices, specific users, or a predefined number of playbacks. Users of the present invention may also indicate a preference for a particular content type or types, and content may be chosen by the present invention based on user preferences. Users may further refine content preferences as content is experienced, thus providing a more enjoyable experience. Users of the present invention may indicate a desire to purchase content or find out more about specific content, and such desires may be recorded for later review or action.

Abstract: A system is provided for transferring a voice component and a data component of a service call. The system includes a first call distribution circuit which receives a service call comprising a voice component. A first voice instrument and a first contact control server are coupled to the first call distribution circuit. The first voice instrument receives the voice component. The first contact control server generates a data component related to the voice component. A first workstation, coupled to the first contact control server, receives the data component. A second call distribution circuit receives the voice component in an ISDN-supported transfer call via a first communication path from the first call distribution circuit. The ISDN-supported transfer call specifies an identifier associated with the first voice instrument. The second call distribution circuit determines the identifier from the ISDN-supported transfer call.

Abstract: A system for integrating a plurality of call center agent subsystem modules to assist a call center agent in efficiently responding to customer calls includes a workstation that has a central processing unit for interfacing the call center agent with a call distribution system. Within the workstation, there are a plurality of modules that are integrated in a way that significantly improves the call center agent's ability to provide completely responsive and efficient service to customers. The integrated modules of the present invention deliver at a single place under the control of the call center agent voice, data, and images by which the agent can completely service a customer call.

Abstract: This invention permits transferring calls along with data that identifies the caller's name, pertinent account information, any transaction information acquired prior to the need to transfer the call and why the caller is being transferred between a plurality of call centers. The method and system of the invention, therefore, coordinate a voice component and a data component of a call to transfer the call from a first call center across a communication path such as a switching network to a second call center. The first call center includes the necessary network control circuitry to direct an associated switching network to transfer to the second call center the voice component of the call together with an identifier for uniquely identifying the call. The identifier may be generated using DNIS and/or ISDN protocol principles. The invention also generates and directs a transfer screen from the first call center to the second call center. The unique identifier also attaches to the transfer screen.