Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for event creation and notification

• US 9,940,679 B2
• Filed: 02/14/2014
• Issued: 04/10/2018
• Est. Priority Date: 02/14/2014
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Google LLC (Alphabet Inc.)
• Original Assignee: Google LLC (Alphabet Inc.)
• Inventors: Hampson, Courtney Lynn, Sanio, Jason Robert Richard
• Primary Examiner(s): To, Jennifer
• Assistant Examiner(s): Wan, Jasmine
• Application Number:
  US14/181,599
• Publication Number:
  US 20150234570A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,516 Days
• Field of Search: 705 718, 705 5, 715753, 715738
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 10/109 Time management, e.g. calendars, reminders, meetings or time accounting
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 50/01 Social networking

Abstract

Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are provided for verifying parameters for a user-created event. In accordance with one implementation, a computer-implemented method is provided that comprises receiving a set of parameters for an event created by a user. Further, the method includes verifying the set of parameters for the event by comparing the set of parameters to source data and determining, based on a result of the verification, replacement data for one or more of the set of parameters for the event. The method also includes presenting, on a display device, the replacement data for selection by the user and updating, based on a selection received from the user, the set of parameters for the event to include the replacement data.

Claims

1. A computer-implemented system for verifying parameters for a user-created event, comprising:

a memory device that stores a set of instructions;

at least one processor that executes the instructions to;

receive a set of parameters for an event created by a user, the set of parameters comprising a location for the event;

obtain source data that includes one or more parameters, wherein the source data is generated independent of the user and is obtained from at least one of a group comprising crawled-Internet data, social network or media data, and comments from other users;

verify the set of parameters for the event by comparing the set of parameters to the source data;

determine that a conflict is identified as a result of the verification;

determine, based on the determination that a conflict is identified and the source data, replacement data for one or more of the set of parameters for the event, the replacement data comprising at least one alternative location based at least in part on a similarity of the alternative location with the location for the event, wherein the similarity is determined based at least in part on a user preference, a review or ranking of the replacement location, or a distinguishing characteristic of the alternative location with respect to the one or more potential alternative locations;

present, on a display device, the replacement data for a selection by the user; and

update, based on the selection received from the user, the set of parameters for the event to include the replacement data.

2. The computer-implemented system according to claim 1, wherein the source data is generated dynamically in response to an occurrence that affects one or more of the set of parameters.

3. The computer-implemented system according to claim 1, wherein the set of parameters for the event include a time for the event.

4. The computer-implemented system according to claim 1, wherein the replacement data includes at least one from a group comprising an alternative time and an alternative location for the event.

5. The computer-implemented system according to claim 1, wherein the determination of the replacement data is performed when a conflict is identified as a result of the verification of the set of parameters for the event.

6. The computer-implemented system according to claim 5, wherein the determination of the replacement data includes a determination of an alternative time for the event.

7. The computer-implemented system according to claim 5, wherein the determination of the replacement data includes a determination of the alternative location for the event.

8. The computer-implemented system according to claim 5, wherein the determination of the replacement data includes a determination of whether to provide an alternative time for the event.

9. The computer-implemented system according to claim 1, wherein the at least one processor further executes the instructions to:

receive a set of feedback data indicative of the user'"'"'s satisfaction with the determined replacement data for one or more of the set of parameters for the event, from the user or from other users, associated with an improper determination of the replacement data; and

adjust, based on the set of feedback data, a subsequent determination of subsequent replacement data for a subsequent user-created event.

10. The computer-implemented system according to claim 1, wherein the at least one processor further executes the instructions to:

prior to verifying the set of parameters for the event, perform an initial verification of the set of parameters for the event and create the event.

11. The computer-implemented system according to claim 1, wherein the at least one processor further executes the instructions to:

adjust, based on the selection received from the user selecting the replacement data, a subsequent determination of subsequent replacement data for a subsequent user-created event.

12. A method for verifying parameters for a user-created event, comprising:

receiving a set of parameters for an event created by a user, the set of parameters comprising a location for the event;

obtaining source data that includes one or more parameters, wherein the source data is generated independent of the user and is obtained from at least one of a group comprising crawled-Internet data, social network or media data, and comments from other users;

verifying the set of parameters for the event by comparing the set of parameters to the source data;

determining that a conflict is identified as a result of the verification;

determining, based on the determination that a conflict is identified and the source data, replacement data for one or more of the set of parameters for the event, the replacement data comprising at least one alternative location based at least in part on a similarity of the alternative location with the location for the event, wherein the similarity is determined based at least in part on a user preference, a review or ranking of the replacement location, or a distinguishing characteristic of the alternative location with respect to the one or more potential alternative locations;

presenting, on a display device, the replacement data for a selection by the user;

and

updating, based on the selection received from the user, the set of parameters for the event to include the replacement data.

13. The method according to claim 12, wherein the source data is generated dynamically in response to an occurrence.

14. The method according to claim 12, wherein the set of parameters for the event include a time for the event.

15. The method according to claim 12, wherein the replacement data includes at least one from a group comprising an alternative time and an alternative location for the event.

16. The method according to claim 12, wherein the determination of the replacement data is performed when a conflict is identified as a result of the verification of the set of parameters for the event.

17. The method according to claim 16, wherein the determination of the replacement data includes a determination of an alternative time for the event.

18. The method according to claim 16, wherein the determination of the replacement data includes a determination of the alternative location for the event.

19. The method according to claim 16, wherein the determination of the replacement data includes a determination of whether to provide an alternative time for the event.

20. The method according to claim 12, further comprising:

receiving a set of feedback, from the user or from other users, associated with an improper determination of the replacement data; and

adjusting, based on the set of feedback data, a subsequent determination of subsequent replacement data for a subsequent user-created event.

21. The method according to claim 12, further comprising:

prior to verifying the set of parameters for the event, perform an initial verification of the set of parameters for the event and create the event.

22. The method according to claim 12, further comprising:

adjusting, based on the selection received from the user, a subsequent determination of subsequent replacement data for a subsequent user-created event.

23. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions that, when executed by at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to perform operations comprising:

receiving a set of parameters for an event created by a user, the set of parameters comprising a location for the event;

obtaining source data that includes one or more parameters, wherein the source data is generated independent of the user and is obtained from at least one of a group comprising crawled-Internet data, social network or media data, and comments from other users;

verifying the set of parameters for the event by comparing the set of parameters to the source data;

determining that a conflict is identified as a result of the verification;

determining, based on the determination that a conflict is identified and the source data, replacement data for one or more of the set of parameters for the event, the replacement data comprising at least one alternative location based at least in part on a similarity of the alternative location with the location for the event, wherein the similarity is determined based at least in part on a user preference, a review or ranking of the replacement location, or a distinguishing characteristic of the alternative location with respect to the one or more potential alternative locations;

presenting, on a display device, the replacement data for a selection by the user;

and

updating, based on the selection received from the user, the set of parameters for the event to include the replacement data.

24. The non-transitory computer-readable medium according to claim 23, wherein the source data is generated dynamically in response to an occurrence.

25. The non-transitory computer-readable medium according to claim 23, wherein the set of parameters for the event include a time for the event.

26. The non-transitory computer-readable medium according to claim 23, wherein the replacement data includes at least one from a group comprising an alternative time and an alternative location for the event.

27. The non-transitory computer-readable medium according to claim 23, wherein the determination of the replacement data is performed when a conflict is identified as a result of the verification of the set of parameters for the event.

28. The non-transitory computer-readable medium according to claim 27, wherein the determination of the replacement data includes a determination of an alternative time for the event.

29. The non-transitory computer-readable medium according to claim 27, wherein the determination of the replacement data includes a determination of the alternative location for the event.

30. The non-transitory computer-readable medium according to claim 27, wherein the determination of the replacement data includes a determination of whether to provide an alternative time for the event.

31. The non-transitory computer-readable medium according to claim 23, wherein the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, further cause the at least

one processor to perform operations comprising:

receiving a set of feedback data, from the user or from other users, associated with an improper determination of the replacement data; and

adjusting, based on the set of feedback data, a subsequent determination of subsequent replacement data for a subsequent user-created event.

32. The non-transitory computer-readable medium according to claim 23, wherein the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, further cause the at least

one processor to perform operations comprising:

prior to verifying the set of parameters for the event, perform an initial verification of the set of parameters for the event and create the event.

33. The non-transitory computer-readable medium according to claim 23, wherein the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, further cause the at least

one processor to perform operations comprising:

adjusting, based on the selection received from the user, a subsequent determination of subsequent replacement data for a subsequent user-created event.