Networking roundtable controller, system and method and networking engine
US12020335B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47B2200/0079
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A disposition system and method uses software and/or hardware tools to bring persons sharing common interests face to face. In one aspect, a system is used which includes disposition devices such as seating or standing supports and/or counter/table arrangements. The system is adapted to dispose at least three persons in which a guiding system guides relative movement of at least one person of the at least three persons to place the at least one person so as to successively face one of the at least two remaining persons for a desired time period. The system facilitates networking in a manner which reduces awkward situations and provides discipline and efficiency in facilitating contact with a plurality of users. A controller controls the disposition for improved networking, including considering occupancy on the disposition devices. In another aspect, the system is an app operating on a smartphone which may or may not use the seating system of the invention. In addition, the invention creates communities and provides effective and efficient means of connecting with others.
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