System and a method for organizing real-world group gatherings around a topic of interest
US9135663B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 15, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L65/403
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer-assisted method, computer system, and program product provide the functionality of a portal for persons to find, based on a topic of interest, the nearest relevant in-person gathering of other persons interested in the topic as well. The system provides for the automated creation of groups and for their automatic sustainment through automatic scheduling of periodic gatherings. Strangers in geographic proximity are automatically brought together into chapters formed around the topic of interest. Chapters may be led by organizers, and gatherings may have hosts. Automatic functions for venue selection, venue voting, cancellation, and feedback are provided.
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