Nuance Communications, Inc.

Snapin Software Inc.

Linda Beinikis

Brian Roundtree

Kevin Allan

Keldon Rush

A method for intercepting calls from a remote or mobile device for customer self-support detects when users or subscribers dial one or more predetermined numbers. If the number corresponds to one of the predetermined numbers (such as a customer support number), the phone may intercept the call and display a list of potential solutions to the subscriber's problems. Various other features and embodiments art disclosed.

Call intercept methods, such as for customer self-support on a mobile device

A method for intercepting messages includes determining that a mobile device user has initiated a message for transmission across a wireless network to an electronic address that corresponds to a predetermined address (such as a customer support address). The message may be a text message, an email message, an instant message, an SMS message, and/or an MMS message. The method also includes preventing transmission of the initiated message and performing at least one action at the mobile device. Examples of the at least one action include invoking a bot to interact with the mobile device user and displaying a list of potential solutions to the subscriber's problem. Systems, computer-readable media, and various other features and embodiments are disclosed.

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Seattle, WA, United States of America

Linda Beinikis