WO2023166522A1

WO2023166522A1 - An automated system for enabling conversation among a group of individuals and a method thereof

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Publication number: WO2023166522A1
Application number: PCT/IN2023/050181
Authority: WO
Inventors: Shefali Walia
Original assignee: Shefali Walia
Priority date: 2022-03-01
Filing date: 2023-02-27
Publication date: 2023-09-07

Abstract

The present invention relates to an automated system for enabling conversation among a group of individuals and a method thereof. More particularly, the present invention relates to an automated system for enabling conversation among a group of individuals based on personal details and preferences of individuals in terms of interests, hobbies, moods, choices, beliefs, profession, and personality traits of the users/individuals. The system enables the individuals to interact, make friends, expand professional network, widen social circle and have different type of conversations, on the basis of mood and preferences which are enabled on the system through various methods, such as tech based, friendly and/or professional.

Description

AN AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR ENABLING CONVERSATION AMONG A GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS AND A METHOD THEREOF

FIELD OF INVENTION

[001] The present invention relates to an automated system for enabling conversation among a group of individuals and a method thereof. More particularly, the present invention relates to an automated system for enabling conversation among a group of individuals based on personal details and preferences of individuals in terms of interests, hobbies, moods, choices, beliefs, profession, and personality traits of the users/individuals.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[002] Nowadays, advancement in technology has significantly contributed in connecting millions of people together from all across the world. Digital connection enables people to find a suitable company, make friends, find a compatible match, widen social circle, expand network, have friendly, professional and/or tech-based conversation and digital interaction. Such human interactions with like-minded people are beneficial as they help people to utilize spare time in an efficient manner, prevent day-to-day stress and deal with major changes in life.

[003] Social networking platforms are one major way through which people interact with each other from different corners of the world. Such platforms help people to gradually know each other by interacting and accordingly form a connection. Moreover, people may have meaningful conversation, make friends/connections, find a suitable match, etc. on such platforms.

[004] However, such platforms require people to invest time and efforts to know the other person completely before forming a connection. There may be a possibility of conflicts among individuals due to the differences in their preferences even after investing time and efforts. Moreover, the user may receive some unwanted requests from fake profiles which may make the user uninterested in such platforms.

[005] Many dating applications and other matchmaking systems enable instant connection between people by linking them for common interests such as games, work, relationship, and then enables people to have conversation with each other. The individuals are required to make efforts for maintaining the conversation. After investing time and efforts, people may find differences in their preferences and may not be interested in communicating further which may make the user uninterested in using such systems. [006] Therefore, there is a need for a system that facilitates conversation among a group of individuals with high probability to indulge in an effective conversation. There are several patent applications that provide a system enabling the conversation of the individuals. The United States Patent Application US 10049345 discloses a method, apparatus, and system are directed towards seeding a user's contacts for their online social network. The invention automatically recommends the user a set of seed contacts that the user may employ to invite to join their social network. The set of seed contacts may be harvested from the user's existing portal activities, as well as other sources. However, the system is configured to form a group of known contacts of the user. The system fetches the details of the user from other platforms. The system may fetch the contact details by analyzing portal activity, such as email exchanges with the user to determine a frequency of contact with the user. Other sources may include but not be limited to emails, names within an address book of the user, names within an address book of another person, a buddy list, an instant messaging list, an activity, a mailing list, an online discussion group, a membership in a category, chat group, and the like. Moreover, the system fails to provide a platform facilitating conversation among a group of new/unknown individuals with similar preferences.

[007] Another United States Patent Application US9811569 discloses techniques for identifying and presenting member profiles similar to a source member profile. The technique employs a general recommendation engine is used to extract features from member profiles, and then store the extracted features, including any computed, derived or retrieved profile features, in an enhanced member profile. In real-time, the general recommendation engine processes client requests to identify member profiles similar to a source member profile by comparing select profile features stored in the enhanced member profile with corresponding profile features of the source member profile, where the comparison results in several similarities sub-scores that are then combined in accordance with directives set forth in a configuration file. Finally, the member profiles with the highest similarities scores corresponding with the user-selected member profile are selected, and in some instances, presented to a user. However, such technique only recommends suitable profile to the user, thereby facilitating one to one conversation and fails to provide a platform facilitating interactions between an individual and a group of individuals with similar preferences.

[008] Another United States Patent Application US9563708 discloses a buddy member match feature directed to matching computer users of like interests, particularly computer users who are members of an online service provider and provide users with a chat group which is either one to one or one to many. However, the system is limited to the users that are online including users who have signed in or clicked on the match chat button within a predetermined period of time (e.g., in the last 2 minutes). The system involves forming a match on the basis of personal attributes and enabling conversation among the users. For example, the system involves majorly three steps including asking user about their hobbies, searching suitable match for the user based on the hobby of the user, and, facilitating conversation among users. The system provides user with options to select and chat with other user or enable the user to search for more individuals. However, such system forms a match based on the similarity in attributes of the users and then the users are required to make efforts for maintaining the conversation. Further, the system fails to keep the users interested in group conversation by providing multiple questions for users or arranging physical meetings and so on or connecting people who are not currently online together. Moreover, the system only connects users over common hobbies and no other criteria.

[009] Yet another United States Patent Application US9733811B2 discloses and matchmaking process and system. The method for profile matching includes receiving a plurality of user profiles, each user profile comprising traits of a respective user. The method includes receiving a preference indication for a first user profile of the plurality of user profiles. The method also includes determining a potential match user profile of the plurality of user profiles based on the preference indication for the first user profile. The method also includes presenting the potential match user profile to a second user. However, such system fails to provide a platform facilitating conversation among a group of individuals with similar preferences.

[0010] Therefore, in view of the problems associated with the state of art, there arises a need to provide an efficient system and method for enabling conversation among individuals by forming groups of individuals based on preferences of different individuals, thereby saving time and efforts of the individuals and making it easy for the individuals to have conversation with other individuals of the group.

OBJECTIVES OF THE INVENTION

[0011] The primary objective of the present invention is to provide an automated system for enabling conversation among a group of individuals and a method thereof.

[0012] Another objective of the present invention is to provide flexibility to the users to explore and have conversation with other individuals in a group.

[0013] Another objective of the present invention is to provide an efficient system and method for enabling conversation among individuals by forming groups of individuals based on preferences and personal details of the different individuals, thereby saving time and efforts of the individuals. [0014] Another objective of the present invention is to provide a platform for individuals to interact, make friends, expand professional network, widen social circle and have different type of conversation such as tech based, friendly and/or professional.

[0015] Another objective of the present invention is to evaluate similarity in personal details of the users required for forming groups of individuals with similar details.

[0016] Another objective of the present invention is to establish interconnection in preferences of the individuals in terms of interests, hobbies, moods, choices, beliefs, profession, and personality traits of the individuals required for forming groups of individuals with interconnected preferences.

[0017] Another objective of the present invention is to provide flexibility to the individuals for changing their preferences and add individuals to a second group of individuals with interconnected preferences as that of the user after the first group ends.

[0018] Yet another objective of the present invention is to enable individuals to interact with other individuals of the group in a personal chat window once the group ends.

[0019] Another objective of the present invention is to arrange a physical meeting for individuals of a group.

[0020] Another objective of the present invention is to protect privacy of individuals by encrypting the conversations between the individuals and maintains the personal profile of the user by keeping it confidential from other group members.

[0021] Another objective of the present invention is to facilitate conversation among a group of individuals by displaying at least one question every day in a group of individuals as well as arranging physical meeting for the individuals of the group.

[0022] Other objective and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, wherein, by way of illustration and example, the aspects of the present invention are disclosed.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[001] The present invention relates to a method for enabling conversation among a group of individuals. The method comprises step of registering users by a server through a registration template graphically represented on a graphical user interface of a software module installed in an operating device; creating a profile for the users by the server; storing the profile of the users in a data storage unit by the server; collecting personal details of the users by the server from social networking services; storing the personal details of the users in the data storage unit by the server; processing the stored details by a processor of the server for evaluating similarity in the personal details of the users; and forming groups of users characterized in that the groups are formed using the steps of displaying questions on the graphical user interface of the software module by the server; answering the questions by the users using the operating device; receiving the responses of the users by the server; storing the responses of the users in the data storage unit by the server; processing the stored responses of the users by the processor (106) of the server for establishing interconnection in the responses of the users; and forming groups of the individuals based on the similarity in details and interconnection in responses of the users by the server. The server is configured to display at least one question every day in the group for a time period of at least fifteen days. The system and method evaluates similarity in personal details of the users and establishes interconnection in preferences of the individuals in terms of, interests, hobbies, moods, choices, beliefs, profession, and personality traits of the individuals required for forming the groups of individuals.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[002] The present invention will be better understood after reading the following detailed description of the presently preferred aspects thereof with reference to the appended drawings, in which the features, other aspects and advantages of certain exemplary embodiments of the invention will be more apparent from the accompanying drawing in which:

[003] Figure 1 illustrates an automated system for enabling conversation among individuals;

[004] Figure 2 illustrates interconnection of the components of the system;

[005] Figure 3 illustrates a flowchart depicting an overview of working of the system;

[006] Figure 4(a), Figure 4(b) and Figure 4(c) illustrates a flowchart depicting grouping of individuals in different groups on the basis of preferences of the individuals in terms of personality of individuals;

[007] Figure 5(a), Figure 5(b) and Figure 5(c) illustrates a flowchart depicting grouping of individuals in different groups on the basis of preferences of the individuals in terms of lifestage of individuals; [008] Figure 6(a), Figure 6(b) and Figure 6(c) illustrates a flowchart depicting grouping of individuals in different groups on the basis of preferences of the individuals in terms of social behaviour of individuals; and

[009] Figure 7(a), Figure 7(b) and Figure 7(c) illustrates a flowchart depicting grouping of individuals in different groups on the basis of preferences of the individuals in terms of mindset of the other individuals in a group.

[0010] Reference numerals for the components of the system are enlisted herein:

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] The following description describes various features and functions of the disclosed mechanism with reference to the accompanying figures. In the figures, similar symbols identify similar components, unless context dictates otherwise. The illustrative aspects described herein are not meant to be limiting. It may be readily understood that certain aspects of the disclosed system can be arranged and combined in a wide variety of different configurations, all of which have not been contemplated herein.

[0012] Accordingly, those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that various changes and modifications of the embodiments described herein can be made without departing from the scope of invention. In addition, descriptions of well-known functions and constructions are omitted for clarity and conciseness. [0013] Features that are described and/or illustrated with respect to one embodiment may be used in the same way or in a similar way in one or more other embodiments and/or in combination with or instead of the features of the other embodiments.

[0014] The terms and words used in the following description are not limited to the bibliographical meanings, but, are merely used to enable a clear and consistent understanding of the invention. Accordingly, it should be apparent to those skilled in the art that the following description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention are provided for illustrative purpose only and not for the purpose of limiting the invention.

[0015] It is to be understood that the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0016] It should be emphasized that the term “comprises/comprising” when used in this specification is taken to specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps or components but does not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, components or groups thereof

[0017] The present invention relates to an automated system for enabling conversation among a group of individuals and a method thereof. More particularly, the present invention relates to an automated system for establishing interconnection in preferences of the individuals and forms a group based on the interconnection in preferences of different individuals. The interconnection in preferences of individuals are evaluated in terms of interests, hobbies, moods, choices, beliefs, profession, and personality traits of the individuals.

[0018] In an embodiment, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2, the system (100) comprises of a software module (102) configured to facilitate conversation among individuals in a group; a server (104) configured to manage the functioning of the software module (102); and an operating device (110) configured to enable interaction between the user and the software module (102) of the system. The server (104) further comprises of a processor (106) and a data storage unit (108). The components of the system (100) are described herein detail:

(a) Software module (102): The software module (102) of the system (100) is operable to facilitate conversation among individuals in a group based on interconnection in preferences of the individuals. The software module (102) includes an interface such as, but not limited to, a graphical user interface and/or text entry interface, enabling interaction of the user with the software module (102) of the system (100). In a preferred embodiment, the software module (102) is operable to provide different sets of questions to the users on the graphical user interface for evaluating the preferences of the users followed by the creation of a group of individuals on the basis of preferences of the individuals. In an exemplary embodiment, the software module (102) includes a plurality of independent modules configured to perform separate operations for efficient functioning of the system (100). Such modules are interoperable with other components of the system (100).

(b) Server (104): The server (104) of the system (100) is communicably coupled to the software module (102). The server (104) is configured to manage the functioning of the software module (102). The server (104) is configured to display, receive, process, transmit and store data of the user. The server (104) further comprises of the following components:

(i) a processor (106) - The processor (106) is configured to process the data received by the server (104), facilitating the creation of groups of individuals on the basis of preferences of the individuals. In a preferred embodiment, at least one processor (106) is utilized in the present invention.

(ii) a data storage unit (108) - The data storage unit (108) is configured to store data received by the server (104) and/or the processed data.

(c) Operating device (110) - The operating device (110) of the system (100) is communicably coupled to the server (104) via a wireless network (112). The operating device (110) is configured to facilitate interaction between the user and the software module (102) managed by the server (104). In an exemplary embodiment, the operating device (110) may include, such as, but not limited to, smartphone, computer, laptop and Ipad.

[0019] In an embodiment, the software module (102) is installed in the operating device (110) of the system (100).

[0020] In another embodiment, the user interacts with the server (104) of the system (100) through a web server (114).

[0021] In an embodiment, the software module (102) installed in the operating device (110) of the system (100) includes an interface such as, but not limited to, a graphical user interface and/or text entry interface. The user interacts with the software module (102) managed by the server (104) through such interfaces visually represented on the display of the operating device (110). The graphical user interface is the graphical representation of data presented to the user and permits the user to interact with the software module (102) by using an operating device (110). The graphical user interface allows the user to interact with the software module (102) majorly through visual elements such as, but not limited to, windows, menus, buttons, scroll bars, tabs and icons. Apart from the visual elements, physical input devices may be used by the user to interact with the software module (102) such as, but not limited to, keyboard, mouse, trackball, light pen and microphone. The text entry interface enables the user to interact with the software module (102) by providing text fields, thereby permitting the user to enter text using input devices such as, but not limited to, a virtual keyboard installed in the operating device (110), a physical keyboard connected to the operating device (110) wirelessly or via wires, and speech recognition module installed in the operating device (110) which converts audio into text.

[0022] In another embodiment, the graphical user interface of the software module (102) installed in the operating device (110) of the system (100) graphically represents a registration template. Each user is required to complete the registering process by creating an account. The server (104) is configured to fetch the details of the user from other social networking services for creating the account. After the registration process is completed, the server (104) is configured to create a profile for each user. The profile of the user includes a personal profile and a public profile. The server (104) is configured to display a set of personal questions on the graphical user interface of the software module (102) for the user to answer, required for creating a personal profile of the user. In an exemplary embodiment, such personal questions may include, such as, but not limited to, name, email ID, contact number, place of residence, profession, relationship status and age of the user. The server (104) is configured to store the profile of the user in the data storage unit (108) of the system (100). In a preferred embodiment, the personal profile of the user is not visible to other users. In an alternate embodiment, the server (104) is configured to disclose the personal profile of the user to other users only on receiving mutual consent of the users for exchanging the personal profile. Similarly, the server (104) is configured to display a set of questions on the graphical user interface of the software module (102) for the users to answer, required for creating a public profile for the user. Such questions may include such as, but not limited to, name, place of residence, profession, hobbies, choices, relationship status and age of the user. The user may also be required to upload a display image and provide a brief description including hobbies and other information regarding the user. The details of public profile may be similar/different to the details of the personal profile. The users have an access to view the public profile of each other once the users are added in same group. After the profile for the user is created, the server (104) graphically represent the login template on graphical user interface of the software module (102). The server (104) is configured to enable the user to login via different modes such as, but not limited to, a code and other social networking services. The user is required to select a desired option for login using the operating device (110). The user selecting the login option such as login via code is required to select a desired mode for receiving the code. The user may receive a code on registered contact number or email ID as selected by the user.

[0023] In an embodiment, the server (104) is configured to form a group of individuals for facilitating conversation among the individuals in the group. In an exemplary embodiment, primary criterion for grouping the individuals includes similarity in personal details of the users on other social networking services. Such personal details may include such as, but not limited to, age, profession and salary of the individuals. The server (104) is configured to collect the personal details of the user from other social networking services and evaluate similarity in personal details of the user followed by forming a group of individuals on the basis of similarity in such details. In another embodiment, the server (104) is configured to form groups of individuals on the basis of interconnection in preferences of the individuals which is another criterion forming a group of individuals. The interconnection in preferences of different individuals are evaluated in terms of interests, hobbies, moods, choices, beliefs, personality traits and profession of individuals. The server (104) is configured to display different sets of questions, on the graphical user interface of the software module (102) installed in the operating device (110) of the system (100), for the individuals to answer. The responses of the different individuals are received by the server (104) and stored in the data storage unit (108) of the system (100). The processor (106) of the server (104) is configured to process the responses of different individuals for establishing interconnection in preferences of the individuals. The server (104) is configured to receive the processed data and store the processed data in data storage unit (108) followed by formation of a group of the individuals on the basis of interconnection in preferences of the individuals.

[0024] In an embodiment, the server (104) is configured to establish an interconnection in the preferences of the individuals required for forming a group of individuals based on interconnection in preferences of the individuals. Such evaluation is majorly performed in three steps. In the first step, the server (104) is configured to display a question on the graphical user interface of the software module (102) installed in the operating device (110). Such question is based on the type conversation that a user may be interested to have with other individuals in a group. Each individual is required to select a desired option as per their preference by using the operating device (110). The option may be selected from different categories such as, but not limited to, light banter, deep conversation, the achiever’s drive, gossip and humor, single in the city, life and spirituality, and anything to everything. The server (104) is configured to receive the responses of the individuals and store the same in data storage unit (108) of the system (100). The server (104) transmit the input data to the processor (106). The processor (106) of the server (104) is configured to process the responses of different individuals for evaluating similarity in preferences of the individuals in terms of the similarity in responses of the individuals. The server (104) is configured to receive the processed data and store the same in data storage unit (108) followed by forming a group of individuals based on similarity in preferences of the individuals. Similarly, in second step, the server (104) is configured to display a question on the graphical user interface of the software module (102) installed in the operating device (110). Such question is based on the type of activity the user may be interested to engage with other individuals of the group for physical meeting. Such activities include, such as, but not limited to, coffee, party, travel, adventure and hobbies. Each individual is required to select a desired option as per their preference by using the operating device (110). The server (104) is configured to receive the responses of the individuals and store the same in data storage unit (108) of the system (100). The server (104) transmit the input data to the processor (106). The processor (106) of the server (104) is configured to process the responses of different individuals for evaluating similarity in preferences of the individuals in terms of the similarity in responses of the individuals. The server (104) receives the processed data and store the same in data storage unit (108) followed by forming a group of individuals based on similarity in preferences of the individuals. Similarly, in the third step, the server is configured to display a question on the graphical user interface of the software module (102) installed in the operating device (110). Such question includes a set of multiple-choice questions. The questions may belong to different categories such as, but not limited to, personality, life stage, social behavior of the individuals and mindset of individuals in a group. In an exemplary embodiment, the users selecting same options may be grouped together in same group. In an alternate embodiment, the users selecting same options may be grouped together in different groups. In another exemplary embodiment, the users selecting different options may be grouped together in different groups. In an alternate embodiment, the user selecting different options may be grouped together in same group.

[0025] In an exemplary embodiment, as shown in Figure 4 (a and b) the users are provided with multiple-choice questions belonging to category such as personality of the individuals. Such question include two options such as Introvert (A) and Extrovert (B). Each individual is required to select a desired option as per their preference by using the operating device (110). The server (104) is configured to receive responses of the individuals and store the same in data storage unit (108) of the system (100). The server (104) transmits the input data to the processor (106). The processor (106) of the server (104) is configured to process the responses of different individuals for establishing interconnection in the preferences of the individuals in terms of the interconnection in responses of the individuals. The server (104) receives the processed data and store the same in data storage unit (108) followed by forming a group of individuals based on interconnection in preferences of the individuals. In an exemplary embodiment, the users selecting same option may be grouped in different groups. The users selecting different options i.e., user 1 selects option (A) and user 2 selects option (B) then the users (user 1 and user 2) may be grouped together in a same group.

[0026] In another exemplary embodiment, as shown in Figure 5 (a and b), the users are provided with multiple-choice questions belonging to category such as lifestage of the user. Such question includes two options such as Materialistic (A) and Non-Materialistic (B). Each individual is required to select a desired option as per their preference by using the operating device (110). The server (104) is configured to receive responses of the individuals and store the same in data storage unit (108) of the system (100). The server (104) transmits the input data to the processor (106). The processor (106) of the server (104) is configured to process the responses of different individuals for establishing interconnection in the preferences of the individuals in terms of the interconnection in responses of the individuals. The server (104) receives the processed data and store the same in data storage unit (108) followed by forming a group of individuals based on interconnection in preferences of the individuals The users selecting the same option may be grouped in a same group. The users selecting different options i.e., user 1 selects option (A) and user 2 selects option (B) then the users (user 1 and user 2) may be grouped together in different groups.

[0027] In another exemplary embodiment, as shown in Figure 6 (a and b), the users are provided with multiple-choice questions belonging to category such as social behavior of the user. Such question includes two options such as Dance (A) and Music (B). Each individual is required to select a desired option as per their preference by using the operating device (110). The server (104) is configured to receive responses of the individuals and store the same in data storage unit (108) of the system (100). The server (104) transmits the input data to the processor (106). The processor (106) of the server (104) is configured to process the responses of different individuals for establishing interconnection in the preferences of the individuals in terms of the interconnection in responses of the individuals. The server (104) receives the processed data and store the same in data storage unit (108) followed by forming a group of individuals based on interconnection in preferences of the individuals. The users selecting the same option may be grouped in different groups. The users selecting option (A) and the users selecting option (B) may be grouped together in same group. [0028] In another exemplary embodiment, as shown in Figure 7 (a and b), the users are provided with multiple-choice questions belonging to category such as mindset of the user for the group that the user may be interested to connected with. Such question includes two options such as Rock and Classic (A) and Bollywood and Pubjabi (B). Each individual is required to select a desired option as per their preference by using the operating device (110). The server (104) is configured to receive responses of the individuals and store the same in data storage unit (108) of the system (100). The server (104) transmits the input data to the processor (106). The processor (106) of the server (104) is configured to process the responses of different individuals for establishing interconnection in the preferences of the individuals in terms of the interconnection in responses of the individuals. The server (104) receives the processed data and store the same in data storage unit (108) followed by forming a group of individuals based on interconnection in preferences of the individuals. The users selecting the same option may be grouped in a same group. The users selecting different options i.e., user 1 selects option (A) and user 2 selects option (B) then the users may be grouped together in different groups.

[0029] In an embodiment, the users are provided with a set of two question belonging to the different categories including such as, but not limited to, personality, life stage, social behavior of the individuals and mindset of other individuals in a group, thereby forming the group of individuals based on their answers.

[0030] In another exemplary embodiment, the server (104) is configured to display a graphical notification to inform the users regarding the starting date of the group on the graphical user interface of the software module (102) installed in the operating device (110). In another exemplary embodiment, the server (104) is configured to display a timer until the starting date of the group on the graphical user interface of the software module (102) of the system (100). In another exemplary embodiment, the server (104) is configured to display the date of creation of the group on the graphical user interface of the software module (102) of the system (100).

[0031] In an embodiment, the server (104) is configured to display questions in the group based on the interconnection in preferences of the individuals evaluated previously while forming the group on the graphical user interface of the software module (102) installed in the operating device (110). In an exemplary embodiment, the server (104) may be configured to display at least one question every day for a time period of at least fifteen days. The server (104) is configured to display a graphical notification on the graphical user interface of the software module (102), thereby informing the users that the question is displayed in the group. The individuals in the group are required to answer the questions displayed in the group, thereby facilitating conversation with other individuals in the group. In an exemplary embodiment, the individuals are required to answer such questions through graphical user interface and/or text entry interface of the software module (102) installed in the operating device (110).

[0032] In an exemplary embodiment, the server (104) is configured to enable the user to tag a specific individual in a group conversation.

[0033] In an exemplary embodiment, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 4, framework of the group graphically represented on the graphical user interface of the software module (102) installed in the operating device (110) is created using API (Application Programming Interface).

[0034] In another exemplary embodiment, the server (104) is configured to form a group of at least fifteen individuals for facilitating conversation among the individuals.

[0035] In another exemplary embodiment, the server (104) is configured to end the group after a time period of fifteen days.

[0036] In another embodiment, the server (104) is configured to enable the user to send a personal chat request to other individuals of the group by displaying the option on graphical user interface of the software module (102) installed in the operating device (110), in a limited time window three days prior to the group ends the group ends. Such option is available to the user until the group ends. The user is able to view the messages exchanged with other individuals at any point in time.

[0037] In an exemplary embodiment, the server (104) is configured to display an option for the individuals of the group to add other individual in a separate list of group mates on graphical user interface of the software module (102) installed in the operating device (110) along with the date on which the option gets enabled for the user. Such option enables the user to remain connected and exchange personal message with other individuals after the group ends. In another exemplary embodiment, the option for adding other individual of the group in a separate list of group mates is displayed three days prior the group ends.

[0038] In an embodiment, the server (104) is configured to display a number of options for the user on the graphical user interface of the software module (102) installed in the operating device (110), three days prior the group ends. Such options include such as, but not limited to, reporting/blocking, adding testimonials, rating/scoring the individuals added in the separate list of group mates by the user. The server (104) is configured to enable such options for the user after the group ends by allowing the user to add other individuals of the group in separate list of individuals in case the users added in the group are interested in connecting with other individuals of the group once after the group ends. The users who are not interested in adding other individuals of the group in a separate list of the individuals for further conversation once after group ends may be allowed to use such option from three days prior to the group ends till the date on which group ends.

[0039] In another embodiment, the server (104) is configured to provide user an option to meet other individuals of the group, five days prior the group ends. In case, majority of the users agree to physically meet other group members, the users are provided with several options of places for physical meeting. The user is then required to select the desired place for meeting other group individuals by using the operating device (110). Such place is based on the activity for physical meeting previously selected by the users while forming the group. The server (104) is configured to display a payment link on the graphical user interface of the software module (102) of the system (100). The users are required make the payment three days prior the group ends to confirm the meeting.

[0040] In another embodiment, the server (104) is configured to protect the privacy of individuals by encrypting the conversations, among the individuals of the group.

[0041] In an embodiment, as shown in Figure 4, the software module (102) of the system (100) includes independent modules, each operable to perform independent functions. In an exemplary embodiment, each modules may be configured to perform a specific function such as, but not limited to, providing different questions to the users such as, but not limited to, type of conversation, type of activities and multiple choice questions related to, personality, life stage, social behavior of the individuals and mindset of other individuals in a group, thereby enabling group allocation. The modules may be configured to maintain the privacy of the users, enable the user to add an individual in a list of group mates, facilitate conversation among the individuals in the group, arrange physical meeting for group members based on the activity selected by the group members.

[0042] In an embodiment, the server (104) is configured to form a second group once the first group ends. The server (104) is configured to form the second group in a similar manner as that of the first group based on the interconnection in details of the users on other social networking services as well as the interconnection in the preferences of different individuals. The system (100) provides flexibility to the users for changing their preferences and add users to the second group of individuals based on interconnection in preferences of as that of the user after the first group ends. In another exemplary embodiment, the server (104) is configured to display a graphical notification to inform the users regarding the starting date of the second group on the graphical user interface of the software module (102) installed in the operating device (110) five days prior the first group ends. In another exemplary embodiment, the server (104) is configured to display a timer until the starting date of the second group on the graphical user interface of the software module (102) of the system (100). In another exemplary embodiment, the server (104) is configured to display the date of creation of the second group on the graphical user interface of the software module (102) of the system (100).

[0043] In an exemplary embodiment, the server (104) is configured to provide an invitation link to the users for inviting people to join the group conversation and utilize other services provided by the system (100).

[0044] In another embodiment, the user is allowed to exit the group at any point in time after providing a suitable reason.

[0045] In another embodiment, the server (104) is configured to remove the user from the group, thereby preventing the access of the user to group conversations and other services of the system (100). The user may be prohibited due to a number of reasons such as, but not limited to, multiple usage of banned words by the user in group conversations, sharing contact number multiple times in the group conversation and reported by other users for misbehaving.

[0046] In an exemplary embodiment, the system (100) provides paid services and the user is required to apply for a membership to avail the services provided by the system (100). Such membership includes a monthly, quarterly and yearly plans. The services provided by each plan may differ. Such membership plans prevents creation of multiple fake profile by users along with the verification of the profiles of different users. In another exemplary embodiment, the system (100) provides a free trial to each user for a certain time period which may vary from time to time.

[0047] In an embodiment, the present invention also relates to a method for enabling conversation among a group of individuals. The method involves creating groups of people without them explicitly suggesting or choosing the respective people with whom they may like to interact with and provide them a small window of 15 days to only engage in pure conversations and continue doing this as a task over and over again till a user is engaged with the platform. Further, the present invention does not take any information from third party applications or websites regarding the user. The present invention discloses formation of groups as well as facilitating conversations between the users. The method disclosed in the present invention majorly involves six steps provided hereinbelow:

(a) registration of users;

(b) creation of public and private profile;

(c) processing of the details of the user;

(d) displaying questions;

(e) processing the responses of the users; and

(f) formation of groups.

[0048] In a preferred embodiment, the formation of group on the basis of questions answered by the user is the characterizing feature and comprises of the following characterizing steps:

(a) displaying questions on the graphical user interface of the software module (102) by the server (104);

(b) answering the questions by the users using the operating device (110);

(c) receiving the responses of the users by the server (104);

(d) storing the responses of the users in the data storage unit (108) by the server (104);

(e) processing the stored responses of the users by the processor (106) of the server for establishing interconnection in the responses of the users; and

(f) forming groups of the individuals based on the similarity in details and interconnection in responses of the users by the server (104).

[0049] In an embodiment, the method steps for enabling conversation among a group of individuals are provided herein detail:

(a) registering users by a server (104) through a registration template graphically represented on a graphical user interface of a software module (102) installed in an operating device (110);

(b) creating a profile for the users by the server (104);

(c) storing the profile of the users in a data storage unit (108) by the server (104);

(d) collecting personal details of the users by the server (104) from social networking services;

(e) storing the personal details of the users in the data storage unit (108) by the server (104);

(f) processing the stored details by a processor (106) of the server for evaluating similarity in the personal details of the users; and

(g) forming groups of users characterized in that the groups are formed using the following steps: I. displaying questions on the graphical user interface of the software module (102) by the server (104);

II. answering the questions by the users using the operating device (110);

III. receiving the responses of the users by the server (104);

IV. storing the responses of the users in the data storage unit (108) by the server (104);

V. processing the stored responses of the users by the processor (106) of the server for establishing interconnection in the responses of the users; and

VI. forming groups of the individuals based on the similarity in details and interconnection in responses of the users by the server (104).

[0050] In another embodiment, the registration template is graphically represented on the graphical user interface of the software module (102) installed in the operating device (110) of the system (100) Each user is required to complete the registering process by creating an account. The server (104) is configured to fetch the details of the user from other social networking services for creating the account. After the registration process is completed, the server (104) is configured to create a profile for each user.

[0051] In an embodiment, the profile of the user includes a personal profile and a public profile. The server (104) is configured to display a set of personal questions on the graphical user interface of the software module (102) for the user to answer, required for creating a personal profile of the user. In an exemplary embodiment, such personal questions may include, such as, but not limited to, name, email ID, contact number, place of residence, profession, relationship status and age of the user. The server (104) is configured to store the profile of the user in the data storage unit (108) of the system (100). In a preferred embodiment, the personal profile of the user is not visible to other users. The server is configured to use the personal details of the user for verification of the users. In an alternate embodiment, the server (104) is configured to disclose the personal profile of the user to other users only on receiving mutual consent of the users for exchanging the personal profile. Similarly, the server (104) is configured to display a set of questions on the graphical user interface of the software module (102) for the users to answer, required for creating a public profile for the user. Such questions may include such as, but not limited to, name, place of residence, profession, hobbies, choices, relationship status and age of the user. The user may also be required to upload a display image and provide a brief description including hobbies and other information regarding the user. The details of public profile may be similar/different to the details of the personal profile. The user is provided with an option to add/skip other details of personal profile to be displayed in the public profile. The server (104) is configured to store the profile of the user in the data storage unit (108) of the system (100). In an alternate embodiment, the server (104) may autofill the details of the user to create the public profile by using the details added by the user for creating the personal profile. The users have an access to view the public profile of each other once the users are added in a group. After the profile for the user is created, the server (104) graphically represent the login template on graphical user interface of the software module (102). The server (104) is configured to enable the user to login via different modes such as, but not limited to, a code and other social networking services. The user is required to select a desired option for login using the operating device (110). The user selecting the login option such as login via code is required to select a desired mode for receiving the code. The user may receive a code on registered contact number or email ID as selected by the user.

[0052] In an exemplary embodiment, the server (104) is configured to evaluate similarity in personal details of individuals for forming a group of individuals with similar details. Such personal details include such as, but not limited to, age, profession and salary of the individuals. The grouping of individuals based on the similarity in the personal details of the users is a primary criterion for forming a group of individuals.

[0053] In another exemplary embodiment, the server (104) is configured to establish interconnections in preferences of the individuals which is another criterion for forming a group of individuals. The interconnection in preferences of the different individuals is evaluated in terms of interests, hobbies, moods, choices, beliefs, personality traits and profession of different individuals.

In an exemplary embodiment, the server (104) is configured to establish an interconnection in the preferences of the individuals required for forming a group of individuals based on interconnection in preferences of the individuals. Such evaluation is majorly performed in three steps. In the first step, the server (104) is configured to display a question on the graphical user interface of the software module (102) installed in the operating device (110). Such question is based on the type conversation that a user may be interested to have with other individuals in a group. Each individual is required to select a desired option as per their preference by using the operating device (110). The server (104) is configured to receive the responses of the individuals and store the same in data storage unit (108) of the system (100). The server (104) transmit the input data to the processor (106). The processor (106) of the server (104) is configured to process the responses of different individuals for evaluating similarity in preferences of the individuals in terms of the similarity in responses of the individuals. The server (104) is configured to receive the processed data and store the same in data storage unit (108) followed by forming a group of individuals based on similarity in preferences of the individuals. Similarly, in second step, the server (104) is configured to display a question on the graphical user interface of the software module (102) installed in the operating device (110). Such question is based on the type of activity the user may be interested to engage with other individuals of the group for physical meeting. Such activities include, such as, but not limited to, coffee, party, travel, adventure and hobbies. Each individual is required to select a desired option as per their preference by using the operating device (110). The server (104) is configured to receive the responses of the individuals and store the same in data storage unit (108) of the system (100). The server (104) transmit the input data to the processor (106). The processor (106) of the server (104) is configured to process the responses of different individuals for evaluating similarity in preferences of the individuals in terms of the similarity in responses of the individuals. The server (104) receives the processed data and store the same in data storage unit (108) followed by forming a group of individuals based on similarity in preferences of the individuals. Similarly, in the third step, the server is configured to display a question on the graphical user interface of the software module (102) installed in the operating device (110). Such question includes a set of multiple-choice questions. The questions may belong to different categories such as, but not limited to, personality, life stage, social behavior of the individuals and mindset of other individuals in a group. The users are provided with a set of at least two questions each day belonging to the said categories.

[0054] The following examples illustrates formation of interconnection in preferences of the users so as to club the users together in a same or different group and should not be construed to limit the scope of the invention.

[0055] The criteria for formation of the groups depends on three major steps described herein detail:

1. Understanding the kind of conversations that the individuals wish to have with other individuals in a group. In this step, the individuals are given choices such as light banter, about goals and work, life of singles, spirituality, deep thoughts etc. Based on the options seleced by the individuals, the individuals are grouped either in a same group or different groups.

2. In second step, the individuals are given options regarding how the individuals wish to meet the group if majority of group members agree to meet in real life. The options may include coffee, party, travel, adventure, hobbies etc. The individuals choosing the same activity are grouped together.

3. In the third step, the individuals are given multiple double choice option/question and the individuals are required to select one option in each question. Based on the selected options of the individuals, the individuals are either clubbed in a same group or a different groups. The questions are based on the following categories:

A. Personality: Each individual is given choices regarding the personality of the individuals such as nerd/social, indoor/outdoor, intelligence/looks. The individual selecting different options may be may be either clubbed together in a same group or different groups.

B. Life Stage: Each individual is given choices regarding their life stage such as materialistic/non- materialistic. The individual selecting different options are either clubbed together in same group or different groups.

C. Social Behaviour: The individuals are given choices regarding social behaviour of the individuals such as group person/independent, few friends/social circle. The individual selecting different options are either clubbed together in same group or different groups

D. Mindset: The individuals are given choices regarding mindset of other individuals in a group such as money/standard, singles/any status. The individual selecting different options are either clubbed together in same group or different groups

[0056] The advantages of the system of the present invention includes:

• The present invention provides an automated system for enabling conversation among a group of individuals and a method thereof.

• The system of the present invention provides a method for forming groups of individuals likely to engage in conversation with other individuals of the group.

• The system of the present invention enables the individuals to interact, make friends, expand professional network, widen social circle and have different type of conversations, on the basis of mood and preferences which are enabled on the system through various methods, such as tech based, friendly and/or professional.

• The system of the present invention enables the user to send personal chat request to other individuals of the group.

• The system of the present invention provides a secured service for conversation among a group of individuals and may remove the individuals from the group indulging in inappropriate activities. • The system also provides a method for facilitating conversations in group by posting one question every day on graphical user interface of the software module installed in the operating device for users to answer and engage in the group conversation.

• The system of the present invention also provides an option to the user to report/block the individuals of the group.

• The system of the present invention protects the privacy of the individuals by encrypting the conversation and not disclosing the personal profile of the user to other group members without the mutual consent of the user and group members. [0057] While this invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but, on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the scope of the appended claim.

Claims

CLAIMS:

1. A method for enabling conversation among a group of individuals comprising of the following steps:

(b) creating a profile for the users by the server (104);

(g) forming groups of users characterized in that the groups are formed using the following steps:

1. displaying questions on the graphical user interface of the software module (102) by the server (104);

II. answering the questions by the users using the operating device (110);

III. receiving the responses of the users by the server (104);

VI. forming groups of the individuals based on the similarity in details and interconnection in responses of the users by the server (104). wherein, the server (104) is configured to display at least one question every day in the group for a time period of at least fifteen days.

2. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the registration template is graphically represented on the graphical user interface of the software module (102) for the user to complete the registration process by creating an account.

3. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the server (104) is configured to fetch details of the user from other social networking services for creating the account.

4. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the profile of the user includes a personal profile and a public profile.

5. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the personal details for forming a group comprises of such as, but not limited to, age, profession and salary of the individuals.

6. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the preferences of the individuals are evaluated in terms of interests, hobbies, moods, choices, beliefs, personality traits and profession of different individuals.

7. An automated system (100) to perform a method for enabling conversation among a group of individuals as claimed in claim 1, comprising:

• a software module (102);

• a server (104) communicably coupled to the software module (102), comprises:

(a) a processor (106); and

(b) a data storage unit (108);

• an operating device (110) communicable coupled to the server (104) via a wireless network (112);

Characterized in that,

(I) the software module (102) facilitates conversation between the individuals added in a group based on preferences of the individuals;

(II) the server (104) is configured to display, receive, process, transmit and store data by a user on the software module, and thereby manages functioning of the software module (102);

(III) the operating device (110) is configured to facilitate interaction between the user and the software module.

8. The automated system (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the software module (102) is installed in the operating device (110).

9. The automated system (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the server (104) is configured to form a group of individuals based on personal details of individuals or preferences of individuals in terms of interests, hobbies, moods, choices, beliefs, personality traits and profession of the individuals.

10. The automated system (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the server (104) is configured to enable the users to send a personal chat request to other individuals of the group in a limited time window.

11. The automated system (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the server (104) is configured to provide the user with an option to physically meet other individuals of the group before the group ends.

12. The automated system (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the server (104) is configured to protect the privacy of individuals in the group by encrypting the conversations among the individuals of the group.

13. The automated system (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the server (104) is configured to provide an invitation link to the user for inviting people to join the group conversation and utilize other services provided by the system (100).

14. The automated system (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the system (100) provides flexibility to the user for changing preferences and add the user to a second group of individuals based on interconnection in preferences of individuals after the first group ends.