WO2022219387A1 - System and method for managing virtual environment of a host place - Google Patents

Abstract

A system for managing virtual environment of a host place is disclosed. A processing subsystem includes a registration module to register at least one user and a service provider associated with one or more host places. A request receiving module receives an access request for virtually accessing the one or more host places. A virtual 5 environment establishment module establishes connection with one or more media devices installed in the one or more host places for simulation of a virtual environment. A virtual environment display module generates a virtual representation of a physical environment of the one or more host places using a virtual reality technique, displays the virtual representation of the one or more host places. A user tracking module tracks 10 real-time presence of the at least one registered user in the virtual environment of the one or more host places using a user tracking technique.

Description

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT

OF A HOST PLACE

EARLIEST PRIORITY DATE:

This Application claims priority from a Complete patent application filed in India having Patent Application No. 202111017401, filed on April 14, 2021 and titled “SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT OF A HOST PLACE”.

BACKGROUND

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a virtual reality communication-based system and more particularly, to a system and a method for managing virtual environment of a host place.

In today’s time though everything is going virtual and face-to-face communications among friends or relatives are becoming impractical day by day. People often rely on one or more technological solutions to meet their communications needs. Traditional telephony systems enable voice communications between callers. Instant messaging communications systems also enable users to communicate text messages in real time through instant message computer clients that are interconnected by an instant message server. Some of the instant messaging systems and interactive virtual reality communications systems allow users to be represented by user-controllable graphical objects. Various interactive virtual reality-based communication systems are available which enables communication among multiple users in a virtual environment.

Conventionally the system available for managing the virtual environment for enabling communication among multiple users includes establishing communication with an external call service providing platform to set up a call. However, such a conventional system is able to set up a virtual environment in front of the user by applying an image in the background of the user which does not provides a real time experience. Also, such a conventional system is unable to collaborate with multiple service providers associated with a place for providing virtual experience to the user. Hence, there is a need for an improved system and a method for managing virtual environment of a host place in order to address the aforementioned issues.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, a system for managing virtual environment of a host place is disclosed. The system includes a processing subsystem hosted on a server. The processing subsystem is configured to execute on a network to control bidirectional communications among a plurality of modules. The processing subsystem includes a registration module configured to register at least one user and a service provider associated with one or more host places with one or more corresponding registration details. The processing subsystem also includes a request receiving module operatively coupled to the registration module. The request receiving module is configured to receive an access request for virtually accessing the one or more host places from at least one registered user. The processing subsystem also includes a virtual environment establishment module operatively coupled to the request receiving module. The virtual environment establishment module is configured to establish connection with one or more media devices installed in the one or more host places for simulation of a virtual environment in real-time based on the access request received. The processing subsystem also includes a virtual environment display module operatively coupled to the virtual environment establishment module. The virtual environment display module is configured to generate a virtual representation of a physical environment of the one or more host places using a virtual reality technique based on at least one of establishment of the connection with the one or more media devices and one or more user attributes. The virtual environment display module is also configured to display the virtual representation of the one or more host places generated to enable the at least one registered user to utilize a virtual environment of the one or more host places for one or more corresponding purposes. The processing subsystem also includes a user tracking module operatively coupled to the virtual environment display module. The user tracking module is configured to track real-time presence of the at least one registered user in the virtual environment of the one or more host places using a user tracking technique.

In accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for managing virtual environment of a host place is disclosed. The method includes registering, by a registration module, at least one user and a service provider associated with one or more host places with one or more corresponding registration details. The method also includes receiving, by a request receiving module, an access request for virtually accessing the one or more host places from at least one registered user. The method also includes establishing, by a virtual environment establishment module, connection with one or more media devices installed in the one or more host places for simulation of a virtual environment in real-time based on the access request received. The method also includes generating, by a virtual environment display module, a virtual representation of a physical environment of the one or more host places using a virtual reality technique based on at least one of establishment of the connection with the one or more media devices and one or more user attributes. The method also includes displaying, by the virtual environment display module, the virtual representation of the one or more host places generated to enable the at least one registered user to utilize a virtual environment of the one or more host places for one or more corresponding purposes. The method also includes tracking, by a user tracking module, real-time presence of the at least one registered user in the virtual environment of the one or more host places using a user tracking technique.

To further clarify the advantages and features of the present disclosure, a more particular description of the disclosure will follow by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which are illustrated in the appended figures. It is to be appreciated that these figures depict only typical embodiments of the disclosure and are therefore not to be considered limiting in scope. The disclosure will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the appended figures.

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The disclosure will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying figures in which:

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a system for managing virtual environment of a host place in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 2 represents a schematic representation of an embodiment of a system for managing virtual environment of a host place of FIG.l in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. 3 illustrates a schematic representation of an exemplary embodiment of a system for managing virtual environment of a host place of FIG.l in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 4 illustrates a schematic representation of another exemplary embodiment of a system for managing virtual environment of a host place of FIG.1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a computer or a server in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; and

FIG. 6 is a flow chart representing the steps involved in a method for managing virtual environment of a host place in accordance with the embodiment of the present disclosure.

Further, those skilled in the art will appreciate that elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and may not have necessarily been drawn to scale. Furthermore, in terms of the constmction of the device, one or more components of the device may have been represented in the figures by conventional symbols, and the figures may show only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present disclosure so as not to obscure the figures with details that will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art having the benefit of the description herein. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the disclosure, reference will now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the figures and specific language will be used to describe them. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the disclosure is thereby intended. Such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated system, and such further applications of the principles of the disclosure as would normally occur to those skilled in the art are to be construed as being within the scope of the present disclosure.

The terms "comprises", "comprising", or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process or method that comprises a list of steps does not include only those steps but may include other steps not expressly listed or inherent to such a process or method. Similarly, one or more devices or sub-systems or elements or structures or components preceded by "comprises... a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other devices, sub-systems, elements, structures, components, additional devices, additional sub-systems, additional elements, additional structures or additional components. Appearances of the phrase "in an embodiment", "in another embodiment" and similar language throughout this specification may, but not necessarily do, all refer to the same embodiment.

Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this disclosure belongs. The system, methods, and examples provided herein are only illustrative and not intended to be limiting.

In the following specification and the claims, reference will be made to a number of terms, which shall be defined to have the following meanings. The singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a system and a method for managing virtual environment of a host place. The system includes a processing subsystem hosted on a server. The processing subsystem is configured to execute on a network to control bidirectional communications among a plurality of modules. The processing subsystem includes a registration module configured to register at least one user and a service provider associated with one or more host places with one or more corresponding registration details. The processing subsystem also includes a request receiving module operatively coupled to the registration module. The request receiving module is configured to receive an access request for virtually accessing the one or more host places from at least one registered user. The processing subsystem also includes a virtual environment establishment module operatively coupled to the request receiving module. The virtual environment establishment module is configured to establish connection with one or more media devices installed in the one or more host places for simulation of a virtual environment in real-time based on the access request received. The processing subsystem also includes a virtual environment display module operatively coupled to the virtual environment establishment module. The virtual environment display module is configured to generate a virtual representation of a physical environment of the one or more host places using a virtual reality technique based on at least one of establishment of the connection with the one or more media devices and one or more user attributes. The virtual environment display module is also configured to display the virtual representation of the one or more host places generated to enable the at least one registered user to utilize a virtual environment of the one or more host places for one or more corresponding purposes. The processing subsystem also includes a user tracking module operatively coupled to the virtual environment display module. The user tracking module is configured to track real-time presence of the at least one registered user in the virtual environment of the one or more host places using a user tracking technique.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a system (100) for managing virtual environment of a host place in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The system (100) includes a processing subsystem (105) hosted on a server (108). In one embodiment, the server (108) may include a cloud server. In another embodiment, the server (108) may include a local server. The processing subsystem (105) is configured to execute on a network to control bidirectional communications among a plurality of modules. In one embodiment, the network may include a wired network such as local area network (LAN). In another embodiment, the network may include but not limited to, a wireless network such as wi-fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, near field communication (NFC), infra-red communication (RFID) or the like.

The processing subsystem (105) includes a registration module (110) configured to register at least one user and a service provider associated with one or more host places with one or more corresponding registration details. As used herein, the term ‘service provider’ is defined as an individual or an entity that provides service of sharing representation of an environment of a place virtually to a user via a communication interface. In one embodiment, the registration details may include at least one of a name of the user, a name of the service provider associated with the one or more host places, a contact detail of the user, a reason for accessing the one or more host places, a geo-location of the user, a connecting status of the user or a combination thereof. In one embodiment, the geographical location of the at least one user may be automatically fetched. In another embodiment, the geographical location may be set manually by the at least one registered user. The processing subsystem (105) also includes a request receiving module (120) operatively coupled to the registration module (110). The request receiving module is configured to receive an access request for virtually accessing the one or more host places from at least one registered user. As used herein, the term ‘registered user’ is defined as a person who is utilizing the services offered by one or more service providers. In one embodiment, the one or more host places may include at least one of a workspace, a meeting room, a restaurant, a caffe, a hotel, a convention centre, a theatre or a combination thereof.

The processing subsystem (105) also includes a virtual environment establishment module (130) operatively coupled to the request receiving module (120). The virtual environment establishment module (130) is configured to establish connection with one or more media devices installed in the one or more host places for simulation of a virtual environment in real-time based on the access request received. In one embodiment, the one or more media devices may include, but not limited to one or more image acquisition devices, one or more speakers, one or more microphones or a combination thereof.

The processing subsystem (105) also includes a virtual environment display module (140) operatively coupled to the virtual environment establishment module (130). The virtual environment display module (140) is configured to generate a virtual representation of a physical environment of the one or more host places using a virtual reality technique based on at least one of establishment of the connection with the one or more media devices and one or more user attributes. As used herein, the term ‘virtual reality technique’ is defined as a computer-generated simulation in which a person is able to interact within an artificial three-dimensional or two-dimensional environment using electronic devices, such as special goggles with a screen or gloves fitted with sensors. In one embodiment, the one or more user attributes may include at least one of a user’s socializing interest, a user’s working schedule preference, a user’s leisure timing preference, a user’s preferrable region preference or a combination thereof. In such embodiment, user’ s socializing interest may indicate an interest of the user to join as an individual. In another embodiment, the user’s socializing interest may indicate an interest of the user to join as a group. In some embodiment, the user’s working schedule preference may include, but not limited to, a login time of the user, a logout time of the user, a break time of the user and the like. In one embodiment, the user’s leisure timing preference may include, but not limited to, an entertainment time of the user, a relaxation time of the user, a hangout time of the user and the like. In a specific embodiment, the user’s preferable region preference may include, but not limited to, a predefined zone, a predefined building, a predefined wing, a predefined corridor and the like.

The virtual environment display module (140) is also configured to display the virtual representation of the one or more host places generated to enable the at least one registered user to utilize a virtual environment of the one or more host places for one or more corresponding purposes. In one embodiment, the one or more corresponding purposes may include at least one of an entertainment purpose, a working purpose or a combination thereof. The virtual representation of the one or more host places displays the real-time environment of either the workplace or the restaurant and displays the presence of the user within such environment.

The processing subsystem (105) also includes a user tracking module (150) operatively coupled to the virtual environment display module (140). The user tracking module (150) is configured to track real-time presence of the at least one registered user in the virtual environment of the one or more host places using a user tracking technique. In one embodiment, the user tracking technique may include a videometric technique. The tracking of the at least one registered user enables in spotting the present location of the at least one registered user within the virtual environment of the one or more host places. As used herein, the term ‘video metric tracking technique’ is defined as a technique for three-dimensional measurements of objects present in a virtual environment using geographical coordinates. The at least one user is tracked in the virtual environment with the help of a coordinated system for tracking head position and orientation.

FIG. 2 represents a schematic representation of an embodiment of a system for managing virtual environment of a host place of FIG.l in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. As described in aforementioned FIG.l, the system includes a processing subsystem (105) which includes a registration module (110), a request receiving module (120), a virtual environment establishment module (130), a virtual environment display module (140) and a user tracking module (150). In addition, the processing subsystem (105) also includes a user interaction and customization module (160) operatively coupled to the user tracking module (150) and the virtual environment display module (140). The user interaction and customization module (160) is configured to provide one or more customization options to the at least one registered user for modification of a current physical state based on a user requirement when the at least one registered user is utilizing the virtual environment of a workspace for working purpose. In one embodiment, the one or more customization options includes at least one of an availability status setting, a predefined zone setting, a custom timing setting, a custom zone setting, a profile setting or a combination thereof. In such embodiment, the availability status setting may include, but not limited to, an online status, an offline status, a hidden status and the like. In some embodiment, the predefined zone setting may include a setting of a desk, a meeting room, a lobby, a breakout area, a cafeteria, a library and the like. For example, the user may define to be present at seat at 10:30 AM and leaves in evening at 9:30 PM. Also, if the user does some extra activities that also can be added like going out on Tea / coffee at 4:00 PM, do gym from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. In a specific embodiment, the custom zone setting may include, but not limited to a predefined tree, a predefined chair, a predefined desk, a predefined cabin, a predefined wing and the like. For example, the profile setting may provide an option to the at least one registered user to change a profile picture based on his or her preference.

The processing subsystem (105) also includes a notification module (170) operatively coupled to the user tracking module. The notification module (170) is configured to notify a real-time status of one or more peers associated with the at least one registered user to establish communication for one or more intentions, wherein the one or more peers are present within the virtual environment of the one or more host places displayed to the at least one registered user. As used herein, the term ‘one or more peers’ is defined as one or more friends or colleagues associated with the at least one registered user. For example, the notification module (170) notifies who is present at what zone, the one or more peers can see who all are present and who is talking to whom. Based on that the one or more peers may either go to some person/group and participate in discussion or sit in silo. FIG. 3 illustrates a schematic representation of an exemplary embodiment of a system for managing virtual environment of a host place of FIG.l in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. Considering a non-limiting example, where everything is going virtual, and a user is working from home for an organisation. In such a scenario, the user generally gets bored and misses a real working environment where social interaction is also an important part of life. Such social interaction helps the user to surmount boredom and also helps in providing better guidance or decision making process related to work. The system (100) is developed to provide the user a virtual environment of a restaurant so that the user can get an actual feeling of sitting at the restaurant and enjoying the company of one or more peers.

For creating a virtual environment of the restaurant, the system (100) includes a processing subsystem (105) hosted on a cloud server (108). Here, the processing subsystem (105) is configured to execute on a network to control bidirectional communications among a plurality of modules. For example, the network may include a wireless network such as wireless fidelity network. The processing subsystem includes a registration module (110), which is configured to register at least one user and a service provider associated with one or more host places with one or more corresponding registration details. In the example used herein, the one or more corresponding registration details may include at least one of a name of the user, a name of the service provider associated with the one or more host places, a contact detail of the user, a reason for accessing the one or more host places, a geo-location of the user, a connecting status of the user or a combination thereof.

Once the registration of the user is completed, a request receiving module (120) is configured to receive an access request for virtually accessing the one or more host places from at least one registered user. In the example used herein, the one or more host places may be restaurant. Here, the at least one registered user can utilize a benefit of work from anywhere option and thus utilize the restaurant virtually to get motivated during working. In order to set up a virtual environment of a particular place in front of the at least one registered user, initially a connection needs to be established with the restaurant via one or more means. A virtual environment establishment module (130) establishes connection with one or more media devices installed in the one or more host places for simulation of the virtual environment in real-time based on the access request received. For example, the one or more media devices may include, but not limited to one or more image acquisition devices, one or more speakers, one or more microphones or a combination thereof.

Once, the connection is established via the one or more media devices, an ambience of the complete restaurant is virtually represented in the front of the at least one registered user. A virtual environment display module (140) at first generates a virtual representation of a physical environment using a virtual reality technique based on at least one of establishment of the connection with the one or more media devices and one or more user attributes. In the example used herein, the one or more user attributes may include at least one of a user’s socializing interest, a user’s working schedule preference, a user’s leisure timing preference, a user’s preferrable region preference or a combination thereof. Based on the one or more user attributes, the at least one registered user decides to login and enjoy the virtual environment of the restaurant for entertainment purpose according to his or her requirement.

Further, the virtual environment display module (140) also displays the virtual representation of the restaurant generated to enable the at least one registered user to utilize the virtual environment of the one or more host places for one or more corresponding purposes. For example, the one or more corresponding purposes includes at least one of an entertainment purpose, a working purpose or a combination thereof. The virtual representation of the restaurant displays the real-time environment of the restaurant and displays the presence of the user along with his or her friends or acquaintances within such environment. If the at least one registered user wants to virtually meet in the restaurant with his or her friends, then they will have to login and pay nominal charges as defined by the service provider associated with the restaurant. The virtual environment display module (140) simulates in such a manner so that it gives a feeling to the user of sitting there. Because multiple cameras are connected via the virtual environment establishment module (130) so when the at least one registered user logs in, he / she is able to see how people are sitting there, they can hear music or hustle bustle that is there in the restaurant. Also, the system enables the at least one registered user to select in virtual sitting zones.

Again, the processing subsystem (105) also includes a user tracking module (150) which tracks real-time presence of the at least one registered user in the virtual environment of the restaurant using a user tracking such as a video metric tracking technique. The tracking of the at least one registered user enables in spotting the present location of the at least one registered user within the virtual environment of the restaurant.

In addition, the processing subsystem also includes a user interaction and customization module (150) which provides one or more customization options to the at least one registered user for modification of a current physical state based on a user requirement when the at least one registered user is utilizing the virtual environment of a workspace for working purpose. For example, the one or more customization options may include at least one of an availability status setting, a predefined zone setting, a custom timing setting, a custom zone setting, a profile setting or a combination thereof. Also, the processing subsystem (105) includes a notification module (170) to notify a real-time status of one or more peers associated with the at least one registered user to establish communication for one or more intentions, wherein the one or more peers are present within the virtual environment of the one or more host places displayed to the at least one registered user. Here, in the example used herein, the real-time notification is displayed to the at least one registered user in a form of pop-up notification so that it automatically alerts the eye of the user and helps then in finding easily who is talking to whom. Also, the notification module (170) enables graphically displaying the persons who are available in specific areas. For example, if a person enters the restaurant in that particular area the person is able to see immediately which of his or her friends or acquaintances are present and exactly where they are present. The graphical representation by the notification module displays position of most of the friends within the sitting arrangement of the restaurant. For example, some of the peers might be sitting on their seats again few may be waiting in the lobby area and few may be sitting at the smoking zone and the like.

Based on that the one or more peers may either go to some person/group and participate in discussion or sit in silo. Thus, the system helps both the at least one registered user as well as the service provider associated with the restaurant to get benefitted by sharing the virtual experience of the host place as well as getting benefitted in terms of earning respectively. FIG. 4 illustrates a schematic representation of another exemplary embodiment of a system for managing virtual environment of a host place of FIG.l in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. Considering a non-limiting example, wherein a user is working from home and wants to get the feel of an office environment while working from home. In such a scenario, the system (100) provides a platform to the user where they can get the feel that he or she is in office and virtually meeting with his or her colleagues as they are in the office.

For creating a virtual environment of the office or the workspace, a registration module (110), registers at least one user and a service provider associated with one or more host places with one or more corresponding registration details. In the example used herein, the one or more corresponding registration details may include at least one of a name of the user, a name of the service provider associated with the one or more host places, a contact detail of the user, a reason for accessing the one or more host places, a geo-location of the user, a connecting status of the user or a combination thereof.

Once the registration of the user is completed, a request receiving module (120) is configured to receive an access request for virtually accessing the workspace from at least one registered user. Here, the at least one registered user can utilize a benefit of work from anywhere option and thus utilize the virtual workspace environment from anywhere. In order to set up a virtual environment of the workspace in front of the at least one registered user, initially a connection needs to be established with the workspace via one or more means. A virtual environment establishment module (130) establishes connection with the workspace for simulation of the virtual environment in real-time via a user interface based on the access request received.

Once, the user interface enables connection with the workspace an ambience of the complete workspace is virtually represented in the front of the at least one registered user. The user interface provides a complete view of the workspaces like a floor, a meeting room, a lobby and the like and where the user is present. A virtual environment display module (140) at first generates a virtual representation of a physical environment using a virtual reality technique based on at least one of establishment of the connection with the one or more media devices and one or more user attributes. In the example used herein, the one or more user attributes may include at least one of a user’s socializing interest, a user’s working schedule preference, a user’s leisure timing preference, a user’s preferrable region preference or a combination thereof. Based on the one or more user attributes, the at least one registered user decides to login and enjoy the virtual environment of the workspace or the office for entertainment purpose according to his or her requirement. Further, the virtual environment display module (140) also displays the virtual representation of the workspace generated to enable the at least one registered user to utilize the virtual environment of the one or more host places for one or more corresponding purposes. For example, the one or more corresponding purposes includes a working purpose or a combination thereof. The virtual representation of the workspace displays the real-time environment and displays the presence of the user along with his or her colleagues or peers within such environment. If the at least one registered user wants to virtually meet in the workspace with his or her colleagues or other employees then they can easily connect via the user interface and chat by exploring different office areas such as lobby, corridors, meeting rooms, cafeteria and the like. The virtual environment display module (140) simulates in such a manner so that it gives a feeling to the user of sitting there. So, when the at least one registered user logs in, he / she is able to see how other employees are sitting there. Also, the system enables the at least one registered user to select in virtual sitting zones.

Again, the processing subsystem (105) also includes a user tracking module (150) which tracks real-time presence of the at least one registered user in the virtual environment of the workspace using a user tracking technique such as a videometric technique. The tracking of the at least one registered user enables in spotting the present location of the at least one registered user within the virtual environment of the workspace. In addition, the processing subsystem also includes a user interaction and customization module (160) which provides one or more customization options to the at least one registered user for modification of a current physical state based on a user requirement when the at least one registered user is utilizing the virtual environment of a workspace for working purpose. For example, the one or more customization options may include at least one of an availability status setting, a predefined zone setting, a custom timing setting, a custom zone setting, a profile setting or a combination thereof. Also, the processing subsystem (105) includes a notification module (170) to notify a real-time status of one or more peers associated with the at least one registered user to establish communication for one or more intentions, wherein the one or more peers are present within the virtual environment of the one or workplace displayed to the at least one registered user. Here, the real-time notification is displayed to the at least one registered user in a form of pop-up notification so that it automatically alerts the eye of the user and helps then in finding easily who is talking to whom. Also, the notification module (170) enables graphically displaying the persons who are available in specific areas. For example, if the user enters a particular floor of the workspace, and in that particular area the user is able to see immediately which of his or her colleagues or peers are present and exactly where they are present.

Based on that the one or more peers may either go to some person/group and participate in discussion or sit in silo. Thus, the system helps the at least one registered user getting benefitted in terms of getting the virtual experience of the workspace without actually visiting the place and thereby helps in overcoming monotonous routine of the employees and at the same time ensures in providing safety.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a computer or a server in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The server (200) includes processor(s) (230), and memory (210) operatively coupled to the bus (220). The processor(s) (230), as used herein, means any type of computational circuit, such as, but not limited to, a microprocessor, a microcontroller, a complex instruction set computing microprocessor, a reduced instruction set computing microprocessor, a very long instruction word microprocessor, an explicitly parallel instruction computing microprocessor, a digital signal processor, or any other type of processing circuit, or a combination thereof.

The memory (210) includes several subsystems stored in the form of executable program which instructs the processor (230) to perform the method steps illustrated in FIG. 1. The memory 210 is substantially similar to a system (100) of FIG.l. The memory (210) has following elements: a processing subsystem (105) which includes a registration module (110), a request receiving module (120), a virtual environment establishment module (130), a virtual environment display module (140), a user tracking module (150), a user interaction and customization module (160) and a notification module (170). The registration module (110) configured to register at least one user and a service provider associated with one or more host places with one or more corresponding registration details. The request receiving module (120) configured to receive an access request for virtually accessing the one or more host places from at least one registered user. The virtual environment establishment module (130) is configured to establish connection with one or more media devices installed in the one or more host places for simulation of a virtual environment in real-time based on the access request received. The virtual environment display module (140) is configured to generate a virtual representation of a physical environment of the one or more host places using a virtual reality technique based on at least one of establishment of the connection with the one or more media devices and one or more user attributes. The virtual environment display module (140) is also configured to display the virtual representation of the one or more host places generated to enable the at least one registered user to utilize a virtual environment of the one or more host places for one or more corresponding purposes. The user tracking module (150) configured to track real-time presence of the at least one registered user in the virtual environment of the one or more host places using a user tracking technique. The user interaction and customization module (160) is configured to provide one or more customization options to the at least one registered user for modification of a current physical state based on a user requirement when the at least one registered user is utilizing the virtual environment of a workspace for working purpose. The notification module (170) is configured to notify a real-time status of one or more peers associated with the at least one registered user to establish communication for one or more intentions, wherein the one or more peers are present within the virtual environment of the one or more host places displayed to the at least one registered user.

The bus (220) as used herein refers to be internal memory channels or computer network that is used to connect computer components and transfer data between them. The bus (220) includes a serial bus or a parallel bus, wherein the serial bus transmits data in bit-serial format and the parallel bus transmits data across multiple wires. The bus (220) as used herein, may include but not limited to, a system bus, an internal bus, an external bus, an expansion bus, a frontside bus, a backside bus and the like. FIG. 6 is a flow chart representing the steps involved in a method (300) for managing virtual environment of a host place in accordance with the embodiment of the present disclosure. The method (300) includes registering, by a registration module, at least one user and a service provider associated with one or more host places with one or more corresponding registration details in step 310. In one embodiment, registering the at least one user and the service provider associated with the one or more host places may include registering the at least one user using at least one of a name of the user, a name of the service provider associated with the one or more host places, a contact detail of the user, a reason for accessing the one or more host places, a geo location of the user, a connecting status of the user or a combination thereof.

The method (300) also includes receiving, by a request receiving module, an access request for virtually accessing the one or more host places from at least one registered user in step 320. In one embodiment, receiving the access request for virtually accessing the one or more host places from the at least one registered user may include receiving the access request for virtually accessing at least one of a workspace, a meeting room, a restaurant, a caffe, a hotel, a convention centre, a theatre or a combination thereof.

The method (300) also includes establishing, by a virtual environment establishment module, connection with one or more media devices installed in the one or more host places for simulation of a virtual environment in real-time based on the access request received in step 330. In one embodiment, establishing the connection with the one or more media devices installed in the one or more host spaces may include establishing the connection one or more image acquisition devices, one or more speakers, one or more microphones or a combination thereof.

The method (300) also includes generating, by a virtual environment display module, a virtual representation of a physical environment of the one or more host places using a virtual reality technique based on at least one of establishment of the connection with the one or more media devices and one or more user attributes in step 340. The method (300) also includes displaying, by the virtual environment display module, the virtual representation of the one or more host places generated to enable the at least one registered user to utilize a virtual environment of the one or more host places for one or more corresponding purposes in step 350. In one embodiment, displaying the virtual representation of the one or more host places generated to enable the at least one registered user may include displaying the virtual representation of the one or more host places for at least one of an entertainment purpose, a working purpose or a combination thereof. The virtual representation of the one or more host places displays the real-time environment of either the workplace or the restaurant and displays the presence of the user within such environment.

The method (300) also includes tracking, by a user tracking module, real-time presence of the at least one registered user in the virtual environment of the one or more host places using a user tracking technique in step 360. In one embodiment, tracking the real-time presence of the at least one registered user in the virtual environment of the one or more host places may include tracking and spotting the at least one registered user within the virtual environment of the one or more host places.

Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a system which enables the multiple users to virtually visit a place they wanted to visit in any region in order to get a real-time experience. Also, such a system enables collaboration of friends to feed into nostalgic moments despite being far away from each other by connecting them via one or more technologies thereby restricting physical crowd at a place as well as helps in time management of the users by reducing unnecessary travelling.

Moreover, the present disclosed system enables the user to continue with a work from anywhere option by visiting any places virtually and enjoying any live performances at such places to enjoy the special moment without being physically present. Also, such a conventional system encourages the one or more host places such as restaurants or caffes to provide further incentives or schemes for every virtual visit which further benefits both the user as well as the service providers.

Furthermore, the present disclosed system enables real-time tracking of presence of the user in the virtual environment so that live activity and updates of the user in known in real time.

It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory of the disclosure and are not intended to be restrictive thereof. While specific language has been used to describe the disclosure, any limitations arising on account of the same are not intended. As would be apparent to a person skilled in the art, various working modifications may be made to the method in order to implement the inventive concept as taught herein. The figures and the foregoing description give examples of embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more of the described elements may well be combined into a single functional element. Alternatively, certain elements may be split into multiple functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may be added to another embodiment. For example, the order of processes described herein may be changed and are not limited to the manner described herein. Moreover, the actions of any flow diagram need not be implemented in the order shown; nor do all of the acts need to be necessarily performed. Also, those acts that are not dependent on other acts may be performed in parallel with the other acts. The scope of embodiments is by no means limited by these specific examples.

Claims

WE CLAIM:

1. A system (100) for managing virtual environment of a host place comprising: a processing subsystem (105) hosted on a server (108) and configured to execute on a network to control bidirectional communications among a plurality of modules comprising: a registration module (110) configured to register at least one user and a service provider associated with one or more host places with one or more corresponding registration details; a request receiving module (120) operatively coupled to the registration module (110), wherein the request receiving module (120) is configured to receive an access request for virtually accessing the one or more host places from at least one registered user; a virtual environment establishment module (130) operatively coupled to the request receiving module (120), wherein the virtual environment establishment module (130) is configured to establish connection with one or more media devices installed in the one or more host places for simulation of a virtual environment in real-time based on the access request received; a virtual environment display module (140) operatively coupled to the virtual environment establishment module (130), wherein the virtual environment display module (140) is configured to: generate a virtual representation of a physical environment of the one or more host places using a virtual reality technique based on at least one of establishment of the connection with the one or more media devices and one or more user attributes; and display the virtual representation of the one or more host places generated to enable the at least one registered user to utilize a virtual environment of the one or more host places for one or more corresponding purposes; a user tracking module (150) operatively coupled to the virtual environment display module (140), wherein the user tracking module (150) is configured to track real-time presence of the at least one registered user in the virtual environment of the one or more host places using a user tracking technique.

2. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the registration details comprise at least one of a name of the user, a name of the service provider associated with the one or more host places, a contact detail of the user, a reason for accessing the one or more host places, a geo-location of the user, a connecting status of the user or a combination thereof.

3. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more host places comprises at least one of a workspace, a meeting room, a restaurant, a caffe, a hotel, a convention centre, a theatre or a combination thereof.

4. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more media devices comprises at least one of one or more image acquisition devices, one or more speakers, one or more microphones or a combination thereof.

5. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more user attributes comprises at least one of a user’s socializing interest, a user’s working schedule preference, a user’ s leisure timing preference, a user’ s preferrable region preference or a combination thereof.

6. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more corresponding purposes comprises at least one of an entertainment purpose, a working purpose or a combination thereof.

7. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the processing subsystem (105) further comprising a user interaction and customization module (160) operatively coupled to the user tracking module (150) and the virtual environment display module (140), wherein the user interaction and customization module (160) is configured to provide one or more customization options to the at least one registered user for modification of a current physical state based on a user requirement when the at least one registered user is utilizing the virtual environment of a workspace for working purpose.

8. The system (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the one or more customization options comprises at least one of an availability status setting, a predefined zone setting, a custom timing setting, a custom zone setting, a profile setting or a combination thereof.

9. The system (100) as claimed in clai 1, wherein the processing subsystem (105) comprising a notification module (170) operatively coupled to the user tracking module (150), wherein the notification module (170) is configured to notify a real-time status of one or more peers associated with the at least one registered user to establish communication for one or more intentions, wherein the one or more peers are present within the virtual environment of the one or more host places displayed to the at least one registered user.

10. A method (300) comprising: registering, by a registration module, at least one user and a service provider associated with one or more host places with one or more corresponding registration details (310); receiving, by a request receiving module, an access request for virtually accessing the one or more host places from at least one registered user (320); establishing, by a virtual environment establishment module, connection with one or more media devices installed in the one or more host places for simulation of a virtual environment in real-time based on the access request received (330); generating, by a virtual environment display module, a virtual representation of a physical environment of the one or more host places using a virtual reality technique based on at least one of establishment of the connection with the one or more media devices and one or more user attributes (340); displaying, by the virtual environment display module, the virtual representation of the one or more host places generated to enable the at least one registered user to utilize a virtual environment of the one or more host places for one or more corresponding purposes (350); and tracking, by a user tracking module, real-time presence of the at least one registered user in the virtual environment of the one or more host places using a user tracking technique (360).