SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DEVELOPING AND MANAGING GROUP SOCIAL NETWORKS
First Claim
1. A computer-implemented method for managing a social network, said method including:
- receiving a request indicative of a desire to participate in a social network and profile information associated with a first user;
creating a profile for said first user;
determining an eligibility of said first user to participate in said social network based on said profile and social network grouping criteria;
receiving, from said first user, event information relating to an event;
displaying said event information on a main calendar;
receiving a registration from a second user to participate in said event; and
,adding said event to a personal calendar of said second user.
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Abstract
A system and method for facilitating the configuration and management of events within a social networking system is disclosed. The system enables members of similar or different geographic region and/or like interests, hobbies, social status, relationship status, family status, etc. to interact with the system to view activities, register to participate in activities, and schedule activities. A personal workspace, accessible through a variety of devices (e.g., kiosks, web clients, wireless devices, and set-top boxes) enables network members to view a personal calendar, scheduled events and activities, invitations, localized news, and the like. The personal workspace further facilitates registration to participate in scheduled activities. A scheduling interface enables network users to configure and schedule activities through selection and/or entry of an activity details. The system further interacts with other systems to determine facility availability, facility costs, payment processing, perform background checks, synchronize calendars and contact lists, and the like.
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23 Claims
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1. A computer-implemented method for managing a social network, said method including:
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receiving a request indicative of a desire to participate in a social network and profile information associated with a first user; creating a profile for said first user; determining an eligibility of said first user to participate in said social network based on said profile and social network grouping criteria; receiving, from said first user, event information relating to an event; displaying said event information on a main calendar; receiving a registration from a second user to participate in said event; and
,adding said event to a personal calendar of said second user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A computer readable storage medium containing a set of instructions for a general purpose computer for managing a social network, said instructions including:
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receiving a request indicative of a desire to participate in a social network and profile information associated with a first user; creating a profile for said first user; determining an eligibility of said first user to participate in said social network based on said profile and social network grouping criteria; receiving, from said first user, event information relating to an event; displaying said event information on a main calendar; receiving a registration from a second user to participate in said event; and
,adding said event to a personal calendar of said second user.
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