WO2021178223A1

WO2021178223A1 - Conversation starting method

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Publication number: WO2021178223A1
Application number: PCT/US2021/019756
Authority: WO
Inventors: Purvesh THAKKER
Original assignee: Thakker Purvesh
Priority date: 2020-03-02
Filing date: 2021-02-26
Publication date: 2021-09-10
Also published as: WO2021178223A4

Abstract

The conversation starting method is a method for initiating a conversation. The conversation starting device is configured for use with a plurality of social media sites. The conversation starting device is adapted for use with a first client selected from a plurality of clients and a second client selected from the plurality of clients. Each client selected from the plurality of clients participates in one or more social media activities that are accessed through the one or more social media sites selected from the plurality of social media sites. The conversation starting method incorporates a match suggestion method, an interest confirmation method, an availability identification method, a mutual availability method, a contact initiation method.

Description

TITLE OF INVENTION

Conversation Starting Method

CROSS REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This PCT application claims priority from the United States patent application US 62/984064 filed on March 2, 2020 by the inventor: Purvesh Thakker. This non-provisional application claims the United States patent application US 62/984064 in its entirety.

STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH

Not Applicable

REFERENCE TO APPENDIX

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to the field of management and security regarding the matchmaking clients of social media platforms. (A63F13/795)

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

The conversation starting method is a method for initiating a conversation. The conversation starting device is configured for use with a plurality of social media sites. The conversation starting device is adapted for use with a first client selected from a plurality of clients and a second client selected from the plurality of clients. Each client selected from the plurality of clients participates in one or more social media activities that are accessed through the one or more social media sites selected from the plurality of social media sites. The conversation starting method comprises a match suggestion method, an interest confirmation method, an availability identification method, a mutual availability method, a contact initiation method.

These together with additional objects, features and advantages of the conversation starting method will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon reading the following detailed description of the presently preferred, but nonetheless illustrative, embodiments when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

In this respect, before explaining the current embodiments of the conversation starting method in detail, it is to be understood that the conversation starting method is not limited in its applications to the details of construction and arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustration. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the concept of this disclosure may be readily utilized as a basis for the design of other structures, methods, and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the conversation starting method. It is therefore important that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent construction insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the conversation starting method. It is also to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for purposes of description and should not be regarded as limiting.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the invention are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate an embodiment of the invention and together with the description serve to explain the principles of the invention. They are meant to be exemplary illustrations provided to enable persons skilled in the art to practice the disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the appended claims.

Figure 1 is a block diagram of an embodiment of the disclosure .

Figure 2 is a block diagram of an embodiment of the disclosure .

Figure 3 is an in-use view of an embodiment of the disclosure .

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENT

The following detailed description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the described embodiments of the application and uses of the described embodiments. As used herein, the word "exemplary" or "illustrative" means "serving as an example, instance, or illustration." Any implementation described herein as "exemplary" or "illustrative" is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other implementations. All of the implementations described below are exemplary implementations provided to enable persons skilled in the art to practice the disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, there is no intention to be bound by any expressed or implied theory presented in the preceding technical field, background, brief summary or the following detailed description.

Detailed reference will now be made to one or more potential embodiments of the disclosure, which are illustrated in Figures 1 through 3.

The conversation starting method 100 (hereinafter invention) is a method for initiating a conversation. The invention 100 is configured for use with a plurality of social media sites 107. The invention 100 is adapted for use with a first client 161 selected from a plurality of clients 106 and a second client 162 selected from the plurality of clients 106. Each client selected from the plurality of clients 106 participates in one or more social media activities that are accessed through the one or more social media sites selected from the plurality of social media sites 107. The invention 100 comprises a match suggestion method 101, an interest confirmation method 102, an availability identification method 103, a mutual availability notification method 104, and a contact initiation method 105.

The invention 100 describes a sequential process. By sequential process is meant that: a) the match suggestion method 101 is completed before the initiation of the interest confirmation method 102; b) the interest confirmation method 102 is completed before the initiation of the availability identification method 103; c) the availability identification method 103 is completed before the initiation of the mutual availability notification method 104; and, d) the mutual availability notification method 104; and, d) mutual availability notification method 104 is completed before the initiation of the contact initiation method 105.

The terms client and social media site are defined elsewhere in this disclosure. Both the first client 161 and the second client 162 communicate with the plurality of social media sites 107 through the use of a personal data device 163. A personal data device 163 is a programmable electrical device that provides data management and communication services through one or more functions referred to as an application. The application is a set of logical operating instructions that are performed by the personal data device 163. The addition of an application will provide increased functionality for the personal data device 163. The personal data device 163 is used by the first client 161 and the second client 162 to access the plurality of social media sites 107.

The match suggestion method 101 is the method used by the invention 100 that identifies the first client 161 and the second client 162 selected from the plurality of clients 106 to have a conversation. The match suggestion method 101 is implemented using methods that include, but are not limited to: a) using a common acquaintance 111; b) using a matching service 112; and, c) through self-introduction 113.

The use of a common acquaintance 111 means that a person that is known to both the first client 161 and the second client 162 suggests that the first client 161 and the second client 162 should have a conversation.

The use of a matching service 112 means that a social media site selected from the plurality of social media sites 107 has identified the first client 161 and the second client 162 as compatible. By compatible is meant that there is a high probability that the first client 161 and the second client 162 would: a) want to have a conversation; and, b) would enjoy having a conversation. The use of a self-introduction 113 means that the first client 161 can directly request that the invention 100 arrange a conversation with the second client 162.

The interest confirmation method 102 is the method used by the invention 100 that gains the approval of the first client 161 and the second client 162 to schedule and arrange the conversation. The interest confirmation method 102 comprises: a) making an introduction 121, b) expressing interest 122, and c) confirming interest 123.

The process of making an introduction 121 comprises: a) that the invention 100 contact the first client 161 to propose that the first client 161 have a conversation with the second client 162; and, b) that the invention 100 contact the second client 162 to propose that the second client 162 have a conversation with the first client 161.

The process of expressing interest 122 comprises that a client selected from the group consisting of the first client 161 and the second client 162 agrees to have the conversation.

The process of confirming interest 123 comprises that the unselected client remaining in the group consisting of the first client 161 and the second client 162 also agrees to have the conversation.

The availability identification method 103 is the method used by the invention 100 that identifies when the first client 161 and the second client 162 are simultaneously available to have the conversation. The availability identification method 103 is implemented using methods that include, but are not limited to: a) mutual agreement 131 between the first client 161 and the second client 162; b) using a scheduling application comparison 132; and, c) monitoring social media activity 133.

The use of a mutual agreement 131 means that the first client 161 and the second client 162 privately agree to a scheduled date and time to have their conversation.

The use of a scheduling application comparison 132 means that the invention 100: a) compares a calendaring application 142 used by the first client 161 with a calendaring application 142 used by the second client 162; to, b) identify a date and time when both the first client 161 and the second client 162 are available to have their conversation.

The use of monitoring social media activity 133 means that the invention 100 tracks the social media usage of both the first client 161 and the second client 162. When the invention 100 finds that the first client 161 and the second client 162 are simultaneously active on social media, the invention 100 will invite both the first client 161 and the second client 162 to immediately have their conversation.

The mutual availability notification method 104 is the method used by the invention 100 that notifies the first client 161 and the second client 162 that they are both available to have the conversation. The mutual availability notification method 104 is implemented using methods that include, but are not limited to: a) using social media messaging 141; b) using a calendaring application 142; and, c) using a meeting invitation 143.

The use of social media messaging 141 means that the invention 100 uses social media messaging 141 to communicate the scheduled date and time for a conversation to either or both the first client 161 and the second client 162. The term social media messaging 141 is defined elsewhere in this disclosure.

The calendaring application 142 means that the invention 100 directly enters the scheduled date and time for a conversation into the calendaring application of either or both the first client 161 and the second client 162.

The meeting invitation 143 means that the invention 100 uses a communication channel not associated with social media, such as email or SMS messaging, to communicate the scheduled date and time for a conversation to either or both the first client 161 and the second client 162.

The contact initiation method 105 is the method used by the invention 100 that establishes the communication link that allows the first client 161 and the second client 162 to physically have the conversation. The contact initiation method 105 is implemented using methods that include, but are not limited to: a) using a chatroom 151; b) through personal contact 152; and, c) using social media messaging 141.

The use of a chatroom 151 refers to the use of a social media structure that allows the first client 161 and the second client 162 to privately meet within the interface structure of a social media site. The chatroom 151 is defined elsewhere in this disclosure.

The use of personal contact 152 means that the first client 161 and the second client 162 have privately agreed to meet in person at a specified location.

The use of social media messaging 141 is described elsewhere in this disclosure.

The following X paragraphs describe the best mode of using the invention 100.

In the best mode, the applicant anticipates that the personal data device 163 comprises a plurality of interfaces 164. The personal data device 163 will present the plurality of interfaces 164 to a client selected from the group consisting of the first client 161 and the second client 162. Each of the plurality of interfaces 164 allows any selected first client 161 to organize the one or more second clients 162 accessible to the first client 161 by a common theme. In the best mode, as shown in Figure 3, the plurality of interfaces 164 comprises a by- person-interface 171, a by-relationship interface 172, a by availability interface 173, and a by-social-media-site interface 174.

The by-person interface 171 presents a list of the one or more second clients 162 that are presentable to the first client

161 by the name of the second client 162. The by-person interface 171 further presents an indication of the immediate availability of each second client 162 for a conversation.

The by-relationship interface 172 presents a list of the one or more second clients 162 that are presentable to the first client 161 that is organized by the relationship to the first client 161. The by-relationship interface 172 further presents an indication of the immediate availability of each second client 162 for a conversation. In the best mode, the relationships used to organize the one or more second clients

162 comprises family members of the first client 161, friends of the first client 161, employers of the first client 161, and professional relationships (such as doctors and lawyers) that support the first client 161.

The by-availability interface 173 presents a list of the subset of second clients 162 selected from the one or more second clients 162 that are immediately available to have a conversation with the first client 161. The by- by-availability interface 173 further presents an indication of the relationship of each second client 162 for to the first client 161.

The by-social-media-site interface 174 presents a list of the plurality of social media sites 107 that are available to the first client 161. The by-social-media-site interface 174 further presents an indication of the number of second clients 161 that are available for conversation with the first client 161 through any given social media site.

The following definitions were used in this disclosure:

Administration: As used in this disclosure, an administration refers to the individual or organization that is responsible for implementing the specific actions required for the operation of an organization. The verb form of administration is to administer.

Application or App: As used in this disclosure, an application or app is a self-contained piece of software that is especially designed or downloaded for use with a personal data device.

Client: As used in this disclosure, a client is an individual who is designated to receive a service.

Communication Link: As used in this disclosure, a communication link refers to the structured exchange of data between two objects. Include, But Are Not Limited To: As used in this disclosure, the term "include, but are not limited to" is a phrase used to introduce representative examples of structures that meet the requirements of the first phrase. As a first example of the use of the term "include, but are not limited to," the phrase: "the first textile attaches to the second textile using a fastener such as a hook and loop fastener" is taken to mean that a hook and loop fastener is suitable to use as the fastener but is not meant to exclude the use of a zipper or a sewn seam. As a second example of the use of the term "include, but are not limited to," the phrase: "the chemical substance is a halogen such as chlorine or bromine" is taken to mean that either chlorine or bromine are suitable for use as the halogen but is not meant to exclude the use of fluorine or iodine.

Information, Data, and Knowledge: As used in this disclosure, the term information refers to a collection of objects that can be reduced to one or more declarative statements. By a declarative statement is meant a statement that is either true or false. The truth value of the statement need not be determined for the declarative statement to be considered information. The term data refers to the collection and organization of information for use as a reference and for subsequent analysis. The term knowledge refers to the context within which information and data are understood. Knowledge can be derived from multiple sources such as a study of the subject and related subject, theoretical analyses of the subject, practical experience, and personal experience with the subject.

Interface: As used in this disclosure, an interface is a physical or virtual boundary that separates two different systems across which information is exchanged.

One to One: When used in this disclosure, a one to one relationship means that a first element selected from a first set is in some manner connected to only one element of a second set. A one to one correspondence means that the one to one relationship exists both from the first set to the second set and from the second set to the first set. A one to one fashion means that the one to one relationship exists in only one direction. In a one to one correspondence, the first element of the first set is said to be associated to the second element of the second set to which the first element corresponds.

PDD: As used in this disclosure, PDD is an acronym for personal data device.

Personal Data Device: As used in this disclosure, a personal data device is a handheld logical device that is used for managing personal information and communication. Examples of personal data device include, but are not limited to, cellular phones, tablets, and smartphones. Private: As used in this disclosure, the term private refers to the limitation of use of an object to a one or more individuals. The term privacy refers to maintaining an object or individual in a location where the object or individual can be neither observed nor disturbed.

Real Time: As used in this disclosure, real time refers to the time over which an action or a process occurs. The term real time often implies an immediacy.

SMS: As used in this disclosure, SMS is an abbreviation for short message service. The short message service is a service that is often provided with the cellular services that support personal data devices. Specifically, the SMS allows for the exchange of written messages between personal data devices. The SMS is commonly referred to as text messaging. A common enhancement of SMS is the inclusion of the delivery of multimedia services. This enhanced service is often referred to as Multimedia Media Services which is abbreviated as MMS.

Social Media: As used in this disclosure, a social media refers to an administered collection of communication links.

The social media is accessed through an interface called a site. The social media site is accessed through a personal data device. The social media site organizes and shares information, data, and knowledge with a plurality of clients. A characteristic trait of a social media site is that the information, data, and knowledge are provided by the plurality of clients themselves. The term social media messaging refers to a service provided by the social media site that allows for the exchange of a private message between a first client and a second client. A chat room is a service provided by the social media site that allows for the real time exchange of one or more messages between two or more clients of the social media site.

My real time is meant that the two or more clients are immediately available to: a) receive the one or more messages; and, b) respond to the one or more messages.

Such As: As used in this disclosure, the term "such as" is a conjunction that relates a first phrase to a subsequent phrase. The term "such as" is used to introduce representative examples of structures that meet the requirements of the first phrase. As a first example of the use of the term "such as," the phrase: "the first textile attaches to the second textile using a fastener such as a hook and loop fastener" is taken to mean that a hook and loop fastener is suitable to use as the fastener but is not meant to exclude the use of a zipper or a sewn seam. As a second example of the use of the term "such as," the phrase: "the chemical substance is a halogen such as chlorine or bromine" is taken to mean that either chlorine or bromine are suitable for use as the halogen but is not meant to exclude the use of fluorine or iodine. Such That: As used in this disclosure, the term "such that" is a conjunction that relates a first phrase to a subsequent phrase. The term "such that" is used to place a further limitation or requirement to the first phrase. As a first example of the use of the term "such that," the phrase: "the door attaches to the wall such that the door rotates relative to the wall" requires that the attachment of the door allows for this rotation. As a second example of the use of the term "such that," the phrase: "the chemical substance is selected such that the chemical substance is soluble in water" requires that the selected chemical substance is soluble in water. As a third example of the use of the term "such that," the phrase: "the lamp circuit is constructed such that the lamp circuit illuminates when the lamp circuit detects darkness" requires that the lamp circuit: a) detect the darkness; and, b) generate the illumination when the darkness is detected.

With respect to the above description, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationship for the various components of the invention described above and in Figures 1 through 3 include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function, and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the invention.

It shall be noted that those skilled in the art will readily recognize numerous adaptations and modifications which can be made to the various embodiments of the present invention which will result in an improved invention, yet all of which will fall within the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined in the following claims. Accordingly, the invention is to be limited only by the scope of the following claims and their equivalents.

Claims

CLAIMS What is claimed is:

1. A method for starting a conversation comprising wherein the method for starting a conversation comprises a match suggestion method, an interest confirmation method, an availability identification method, a mutual availability notification method, and a contact initiation method; wherein the method for starting a conversation is a sequential process.

2. The method for starting a conversation according to claim 1 wherein the method for starting a conversation is a method for initiating a conversation; wherein the method for starting a conversation is configured for use with a plurality of social media sites; wherein the method for starting a conversation is adapted for use with a first client selected from a plurality of clients and a second client selected from the plurality of clients; wherein each client selected from the plurality of clients participates in one or more social media activities that are accessed through the one or more social media sites selected from the plurality of social media sites.

3. The method for starting a conversation according to claim

2 wherein by sequential process is meant that: a) the match suggestion method is completed before the initiation of the interest confirmation method; b) the interest confirmation method is completed before the initiation of the availability identification method; c) the availability identification method is completed before the initiation of the mutual availability notification method; and, d) the mutual availability notification method; and, d) mutual availability notification method is completed before the initiation of the contact initiation method.

4. The method for starting a conversation according to claim

3 wherein both the first client and the second client communicate with the plurality of social media sites through the use of a personal data device.

5. The method for starting a conversation according to claim

4 wherein the match suggestion method is the method used by the method for starting a conversation that identifies the first client and the second client selected from the plurality of clients to have a conversation.

6. The method for starting a conversation according to claim

5 wherein the interest confirmation method is the method used by the method for starting a conversation that gains the approval of the first client and the second client to schedule and arrange the conversation.

7. The method for starting a conversation according to claim

6 wherein the availability identification method is the method used by the method for starting a conversation that identifies when the first client and the second client are simultaneously available to have the conversation.

8. The method for starting a conversation according to claim

7 wherein the mutual availability notification method is the method used by the method for starting a conversation that notifies the first client and the second client that they are both available to have the conversation.

9. The method for starting a conversation according to claim

8 wherein the contact initiation method is the method used by the method for starting a conversation that establishes the communication link that allows the first client and the second client to physically have the conversation.

10. The method for starting a conversation according to claim

9 wherein the match suggestion method is implemented using a method selected from the group consisting of: a) using a common acquaintance; b) using a matching service; and, c) through self-introduction; wherein the use of a common acquaintance means that a person that is known to both the first client and the second client suggests that the first client and the second client should have a conversation; wherein the use of a matching service means that a social media site selected from the plurality of social media sites has identified the first client and the second client as compatible; wherein by compatible is meant that there is a high probability that the first client and the second client would: a) want to have a conversation; and, b) would enjoy having a conversation; wherein the use of a self-introduction means that the first client can directly request that the method for starting a conversation arrange a conversation with the second client.

11. The method for starting a conversation according to claim 10 wherein the interest confirmation method comprises: a) making an introduction, b) expressing interest, and c) confirming interest; wherein the process of making an introduction comprises: a) that the method for starting a conversation contact the first client to propose that the first client have a conversation with the second client; and, b) that the method for starting a conversation contact the second client to propose that the second client have a conversation with the first client; wherein the process of expressing interest comprises that a client selected from the group consisting of the first client and the second client agrees to have the conversation; wherein the process of confirming interest requires that the unselected client remaining in the group consisting of the first client and the second client also agrees to have the conversation.

12. The method for starting a conversation according to claim 11 wherein the availability identification method is implemented using a method selected from the group consisting of: a) mutual agreement between the first client and the second client; b) using a scheduling application comparison; and, c) monitoring social media activity; wherein the use of a mutual agreement means that the first client and the second client privately agree to a scheduled date and time to have their conversation; wherein the use of a scheduling application comparison means that the method for starting a conversation: a) compares a calendaring application used by the first client with a calendaring application used by the second client; to, b) identify a date and time when both the first client and the second client are available to have their conversation; wherein the use of monitoring social media activity means that the method for starting a conversation tracks the social media usage of both the first client and the second client; wherein when the method for starting a conversation finds that the first client and the second client are simultaneously active on social media, the method for starting a conversation will invite both the first client and the second client to immediately have their conversation.

13. The method for starting a conversation according to claim 12 wherein the mutual availability notification method using a method selected from the group consisting of: a) using social media messaging; b) using a calendaring application; and, c) using a meeting invitation; wherein the use of social media messaging means that the method for starting a conversation uses social media messaging to communicate the scheduled date and time for a conversation to either or both the first client and the second client; wherein the calendaring application means that the method for starting a conversation directly enters the scheduled date and time for a conversation into the calendaring application of either or both the first client and the second client; wherein the meeting invitation means that the method for starting a conversation uses a communication channel not associated with social media, such as email or SMS messaging, to communicate the scheduled date and time for a conversation to either or both the first client and the second client.

14 . The method for starting a conversation according to claim 13 wherein the contact initiation method is implemented using a method selected from the group consisting of: a) using a chatroom; b) through personal contact; and, c) using social media messaging; wherein the use of a chatroom refers to the use of a social media structure that allows the first client and the second client to privately meet within the interface structure of a social media site; wherein the use of personal contact means that the first client and the second client have privately agreed to meet in person at a specified location.