Collaborative event planning system
AssigneePlanning Simple, LLC
InventorJennifer L. Burka
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention provide a system and method for collaboratively planning an event via a collaborative event planning application. The collaborative event planning application may be accessed via user terminals connected to a network such as the Internet. Individual aspects such as theme, date, location, attire, travel, and lodging pertinent to the event and group discussion may be edited by a host, designated co-hosts, and invitees. Hosts and invitees may also make decisions regarding the event by voting. The collaborative event planning application may also periodically suggest vendors and provide notifications and recommendations based on the event details and preferences of the users.
Claims17
A method for planning an event by a host comprising:
- providing, using a computer processor, a graphical user interface (GUI) for collecting at least one detail of the event from the host;
- receiving, via the GUI, an input from the host regarding invitees to the event;
- dispatching, using the computer processor, invitations to the invitees;
- collecting, via the GUI, further details for the at least one detail of the event to at least one of:
- the host and the invitees;
- and
- enabling, via the GUI, the host and the invitees to edit the at least one detail and add additional details.
A method for planning an event by at least one host comprising:
- providing, using a computer processor, a graphical user interface (GUI) for collecting user input regarding the event for at least:
- a date, a time, a location, and at least one participant.
A method for polling users about a detail of an event on an event planning system, the method comprising:
- adding a detail for the event, via a graphical user interface (GUI), by a first user;
- recording and displaying on the GUI, the detail as a potential detail;
- polling at least a second user about the potential detail;
- responsive to input from at least the second user, displaying the input for the event;
- responsive to a selection for polling of a final detail by the first user, displaying the detail as a potential detail;
- responsive to a de-selection for polling of a potential detail by the first user, displaying the detail as a final detail.
A method for organizing a payment for an activity comprising:
- adding, via a graphical user interface (GUI), a cost for an activity;
- selecting, via the GUI, a second user to contribute to the cost;
- adding, via the GUI, an amount to contribute to the cost;
- dispatching, using a computer processor, notice of the payment to at least the second user;
- responsive to a selection by the first user to enable offline payments and the second user making an offline payment, enabling the first user to record the offline payment via the GUI;
- and
- responsive to a selection by the first user, via the GUI, to display a group payment chart, displaying the group payment chart to at least the second user;
- wherein the group payment chart tracks the progress of completion of the cost.
A method for providing notifications to planners of an event, the method comprising:
- checking, using a computer processor, for a new input for the event during a time period, the new input being one that was entered during the time period;
- responsive to a determination that a user is invited to the event, determining, using the computer processor, the user's designated frequency of notification;
- dispatching the notification, using the computer processor, according to the frequency of notification.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.