Glossary

A

  • Auto Accept: A feature that allows incoming SMS messages to briefly "ring" before automatically appearing in the thread, ensuring users don’t miss important messages.

C

  • Call Handling: A settings section where users can configure how they manage incoming and outgoing calls, including options like Auto Accept for SMS/MMS messages.

  • Contivio Phonebook: A personalized list of contacts that users have manually added to their softphone.

E

  • External Users: Contacts within an organization who are not associated with Contivio but are frequently communicated with.

F

  • Favorites: A user-defined list of preferred contacts that can include any contact type (Contivio user, external user, queue, etc.), allowing for quick access.

H

  • History Tab: A section in the application where users can search and view past interactions with contacts, including SMS and call records.

K

  • Keypad: An interface within the softphone that allows users to dial phone numbers or input DTMF tones for IVR systems.

M

  • Media Window: A display area in the softphone that shows the current status of active calls, including monitoring indicators for supervisors.

  • Multiple SMS Threads: The ability to manage and toggle between different SMS conversations without closing them.

P

  • Private Calls: A call state that allows agents to engage in confidential conversations without others being able to listen in.

  • Portal Features: Functionalities available in the Contivio web portal that enhance user experience and include insights and analysis tools.

Q

  • Queues: Defined groups within the call center where incoming calls or messages are directed based on specific criteria, allowing for efficient call routing.

R

  • Recents Tab: A section that displays recent activities and interactions, allowing users to quickly engage with previously contacted individuals.

S

  • SIP (Session Initiation Protocol): A signaling protocol used for initiating, maintaining, and terminating real-time sessions that include voice, video, and messaging applications.

  • SMS (Short Message Service): A text messaging service that allows users to send and receive short text messages through the Contivio platform.

  • Supervisor Functions: Tools available for supervisors that include monitoring agent calls, managing break statuses, and accessing advanced call handling features.

T

  • Thread History: The complete record of SMS conversations between users and contacts, showing who has engaged in the conversation and the sequence of messages.

U

  • User Bar: The navigation bar at the top of the application that provides access to user settings, status updates, and various operational functions.

W

  • WebRTC (Web Real-Time Communication): A technology that enables audio and video communication directly from web browsers, allowing for seamless interactions without the need for additional plugins.