Blinding Idea for phone menu systems

[Lockhouse]

Why can't mobile phone operators agree on a standard short warbling sound, or even better if it is possible an inaudible control signal, to instruct one's mobile that the current call is to a menu system and will require the caller to type input, generally numbers?

That way the phone would know to maximise the number keypad on the display without the user having to press a button to do this. Drives me potty having to do it each time, and more than once I've accidently disconnected the call!

This does exist but there's often a lag and only some sites have it implemented.

[Lockhouse]

I always have my mobile on silent. I'll check my phone when I'm ready thank you. Occasionally I might just play my ringtone for the hell of it.

[GJABS]

You know calling someone on the phone is incredible rude

Imagine if you wanted to talk to someone sat next to you - do you sit there making a loud ringing noise until they give you some attention?

Unbelievable.

That's a good point. I think I'll bring an egg timer into client co, and try it on the bloke on my left. See whether I get a slap

[original PM]

You know calling someone on the phone is incredible rude

Imagine if you wanted to talk to someone sat next to you - do you sit there making a loud ringing noise until they give you some attention?

Unbelievable.

[OwlHoot]

If one ignores the questions then quite often the system defaults to putting the call through to a human when it doesn't receive an instruction. ..

Well normally one can bellow "advisor" a few times and be put through to a human.

But I wouldn't try that at your place, or a couple of advisors will rush into the room to see if they can help!

[PhiltheGreek]

If one ignores the questions then quite often the system defaults to putting the call through to a human when it doesn't receive an instruction. They're usually very pleased to hear from me too - not sure if that would apply to you plebs as well though.

[Old Greg]

Airline checkin/bag drop queues as well. What are they talking about?

Trying to set up a direct debit for their leccy bill.

[NotAllThere]

Good idea. In a similar vein, ATMs, post offices, banks etc. should have a separate queue for people who want to **** about rather than just get in with it.

Airline checkin/bag drop queues as well. What are they talking about?

[Old Greg]

Why can't mobile phone operators agree on a standard short warbling sound, or even better if it is possible an inaudible control signal, to instruct one's mobile that the current call is to a menu system and will require the caller to type input, generally numbers?

That way the phone would know to maximise the number keypad on the display without the user having to press a button to do this. Drives me potty having to do it each time, and more than once I've accidently disconnected the call!

Good idea. In a similar vein, ATMs, post offices, banks etc. should have a separate queue for people who want to **** about rather than just get in with it.

[GJABS]

Good idea.
I would add to that having a button you can press to punch the human being behind the call, and get them to pick up the phone.

[b0redom]

Why can't mobile phone operators agree on a standard short warbling sound, or even better if it is possible an inaudible control signal, to instruct one's mobile that the current call is to a menu system and will require the caller to type input, generally numbers?

That way the phone would know to maximise the number keypad on the display without the user having to press a button to do this. Drives me potty having to do it each time, and more than once I've accidently disconnected the call!

Just have your mobile pause a second or two before entering more digits? That's what I do when I'm using my mobile to dial in to conf bridges.

[OwlHoot]

Why can't mobile phone operators agree on a standard short warbling sound, or even better if it is possible an inaudible control signal, to instruct one's mobile that the current call is to a menu system and will require the caller to type input, generally numbers?

That way the phone would know to maximise the number keypad on the display without the user having to press a button to do this. Drives me potty having to do it each time, and more than once I've accidently disconnected the call!