FIELD OF INVENTION
The present invention relates to a system and method for management of social events
with the aid of social engineering analysis. In particular the invention relates to real
world systems for social events management that takes into account the budget
analysis, exploring different options and vendors available in the market all over the
world. Exploring the cost involved in each task of a social event, suggesting the optimal
option, it gives preview of all the assets, introducing you to the different possible
vendors. The system allows the user to take the role of social event manager (e.g.
wedding planner) or the customer who would like to arrange the social event and would
like to preview the whole social event in the virtual world.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
There are many community activities requiring participation of many users. In
multi-player games like Ultima Online, Asheron's Call and Ever-Quest the players play
roles in a virtual world with hundreds of other people, trying to imitate their movements
and actions while interacting with the computer. Through computer simulations and
interfaces the users or participants get the feeling of interacting real world scenes
through the 3-D information provided by virtual reality.

Document US 2003 0064712 discloses an interactive real world event system via
computer networks. An apparatus with a communication module having wireless
connectivity is provided for exchanging real-world information with a server in the
network. This communication module comprises short-range and long-range
communication devices operating in real-world interactive events in indoor and outdoor
environments.
The prior art system described discloses only a communication module that exchanges
real world information with a server in the network through wireless connectivity.
There is therefore, a need for providing a system and method for a social event
management with social engineering analysis, which can give a preview of the whole
social event in the virtual world.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The main object of the present invention is to provide a system and method for
management of social events with social engineering analysis.

A further object of the invention is to allow the user to take the role of social event
manager (e.g. wedding planner) or the customer who would like to arrange the social
event and would like to preview the whole social event in the virtual world (e.g.
marriage).
A still further object of the invention is to analyze the budget, exploring options and
available vendors, plan for the event and exploring cost of various items required.
Another object of the invention is to provide a preview of the social event in an IPTV or
may be a device with virtual environment client to enable social event management
using for example, an Avatar or any other consumer electronic device with internet.
A yet another object of the invention is to provide in the preview of the social event all
the assets, introducing the user to the different possible vendors.
One more object of the invention is to organize the social event in accordance with
feedbacks from database on previous events and inputs from the user.
One still more object of the invention is to save the complete social event cycle after it
is created and executed, for suggesting to other clients / users.

Social event management system with social engineering of the present invention can
take different job profiles for the user. It can become a wedding planner, a social event
manager, an analyzer, a budget planner, a reviewer and a smart shopper.
One example of such a system can be a wedding planner who can gather the
information about the budget, users likings, religion, choices, family interests etc and
can plan, manage and execute a wedding for the user. Wedding planner will arrange
for everything say flowers, drinks, a reception hall, customized invitations, a wedding
cake and someone to officiate the ceremony, choosing the perfect bridal dress, etc.
Design of wedding dress are not limited by some of the constraints of real life fashion,
they can be animated to move in different ways as the bride walks and can be
experimented on the bride's avatar in the virtual world.
The system of the present invention offers nearly infinite opportunities to customize a
social event or a gathering. It goes beyond picking the colors of bouquets or the menu
at the reception. Through the help of this system, one can have the look and feel of
seeing the actual menus, banquet halls from the comforts of ones home without
actually going there and can see different decorations of different costs and can do mix
and match

of decorations and can create a new customized decoration from all available options.
Then one can place an order from the comforts of ones home after actually seeing the
decoration in the virtual venue.
Social engineering of the system will take care of all the social needs of the family,
guests, how to make everybody happy by making something special in social event,
which gifts to be given to whom, how to manage the gathering.
Similarly there can be many possible social event management and social engineering
like bachelors party, all girls' parties, birthdays, name ceremonies, baby showers,
anniversaries, festivals, surprise social events, etc.
In order to achieve the objects of the present invention, the consumer electronic device,
like an IPTV or a device with a virtual environment client, can be provided with a control
module comprising a user interface module for receiving inputs from the database of
the system and the user, a control unit which performs the tasks of a social event
manager, and a display unit for displaying a preview of the social event. The control
module of the system can be coupled to a video processor and a sound processor of the
consumer electronic device for controlling its video and sound related operations.

Thus the present invention provides a system for management of social events with
social engineering analysis in a consumer electronic device, wherein a control module is
provided coupled to a video processor and a sound processor for controlling video and
sound related operations of said electronic device, said control module comprising: a
user interface module for enabling the system to take inputs from a database and from
a user of the system; a control unit for managing the social event based on the inputs
from the database and the user inputs; and a display device for displaying all the social
events, venues, options and vendors available to the user, thereby giving a real-life-like
feeling to the user.
In another preferred embodiment the present invention provides a method for
management of social events with social engineering analysis carried out in a social
engineering management system, said method comprising the steps of: generating and
naming with description the social event from existing database of predefined social
events; taking other inputs from the user and setting a budget after obtaining feedback
from social engineering analysis for the event; suggesting to the user different vendors
and optimal options in the budget; reviewing events with the user in formal meetings
and modifying if required; creating a to-do-list and major task list for quick reference of
users; reminding persons listed in said to-do-list about their responsibilities; executing
the event at the desired time and date; and saving the social event in the database with
feedback and comments for future use / sharing with other users.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS
The invention can now be described in detail with the help of the figures of the
accompanying drawings in which
Figure 1 shows in block diagram form the structure of the present invention.
Figure 2 shows details of the control module.
Figure 3 shows an example of a Family Information chart
to gather important information about family.
Figure 4 shows an example of a To-Do-List for Event 1.
Figure 5 shows an example of Quick Reference
Task List / Major Task List for Event 1.
Figure 6 shows in flow-chart form the basic operation of
social event management system.
Figure 7 shows in flow-chart form the social engineering
analysis of the present invention.

Figure 8 shows in block diagram form the interaction between
the control module of the social event management system,
social engineering module, user and the database of the system.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
As illustrated in Figure 1 the consumer electronic device, like an IPTV, is provided with
a control module 1 which is coupled to a video processor 2 and a sound processor 3 for
controlling the video and sound of the consumer electronic device TV.
The control module 1 comprises a user interface module 4 (Figure 2) for enabling the
system to receive inputs from the user about their choices and for saving the whole
social event as a profile in the database.
The control module 1 further includes a control unit 5 which performs as the social
event manager and social engineering analyzer for performing management of the
social event based on history and intelligence module.

The control module 1 also includes a display unit 6 for displaying all the social events
venues, options, vendors, etc. which give a real life feel to the user about the social
event.
Figure 3 shows the example of a Family Information Chart. The guest list for the social
event can be prepared on the basis of relationships as shown in this chart.
Once a list is prepared for sub-events and other details after discussions with the user,
a To-Do-List for the social event can be created, an example of which is shown in Figure
4.
Figure 5 shows an example of a Quick Reference Task List/ Major Task List prepared for
the social event for easy reference of the user.
Figures 6 and 7 show in flow chart form the operations of the social event management
system of the present invention and the social engineering analysis.
Figure 8 explains the basic interaction between the social event management system
(EMS) and the user of the system.
A social event is generated and given a name with small description to make its purpose
clear. Name of an event has a specific format: of my . For
example "Wedding of my Daughter".

The event management system has a database which has some pre-defined (common)
social event names and their details. As soon as user creates a new event, EMS will
start looking for that name in its database and will show the details of that event to the
user for user's initial understanding and estimates. Details of an event can be its normal
execution procedure, gifts, to-do-list and budget estimates etc.
EMS will create a profile (role to be played by user in the event) for the event - profile
is actually a role-play, which can be taken by the user while executing the event. EMS
gives the option of taking the role of an event manager or a customer to the user.
If the user accepts the role of an event manager - user can play that role and can
manage the whole event on his own. EMS will not take decisions in this case and user
can do the budget estimates, analysis, selection, planning and final execution of an
event. This event will be saved with a profile name: as Event Manager.
If the user accepts role of a customer - EMS will act as an event manager and will
manage the whole event starting from gathering requirements, planning, management
to the final execution of any social event with social engineering.

EMS will collect the data like the event list, proceedings, budget estimate, guest list
prepared (in terms of family information chart as shown in Figure 3), planning and other
important details for the previous similar event.
EMS will then arrange a meeting with the user and will discuss all the important points
like purpose of event, guest list, important guests, budget, holidays available, choice of
the family, family members and their relationships.
EMS will discuss the event lists and other details for the event based on its previous
knowledge with the user. User will get an option of modifying the events, function list,
user can increase / decrease the budget, can set a theme for the event and can suggest
the choice for the decoration style and colors.
The suggested and modified set of sub events and other details will be finally discussed
and reviewed by the EMS and the user. EMS will save the updated reviewed event in
the Name format: of my and profile format: as Event Manager.

EMS will now create a To-Do-List (as shown in Figure 4) with the task names, dates of
execution and the responsible person name.
EMS will discuss the list with the user and will modify the list based on certain
parameters like availability of user, budget, finance constraints etc.
EMS will generate a major task list (as shown in Figure 5) for the easy reference of the
user. For each important and major task EMS will give reminders and will send to the
user a message through mobile network. EMS will pick up task as and when they are
supposed to happen and will give reminders before its due time and date so that user
is available.
EMS will suggest the user different options available in the market, will explore different
vendors, caterers and help him to decide the best available option in user's budget.
EMS will display the different themes for the theme party, new trends in market,
decorations, venues and will do the analysis for the best possible option in accordance
with the user's need. User's requirement can be a theme party, or a budget party, etc.
User can define a budget and the decoration style for an event. EMS will do analysis for
selection of different products in the market based on the user's requirement.

EMS will repeat the same for all the tasks according to their schedule and will recheck
and confirm all the bookings and online orders and their delivery status.
After the final execution of the events, EMS will save the event with an event name and
profile format with users feedback, negative and positive points and lessons learnt for
its future management and analysis.
EMS will save the event with an event name and profile so that the same event can be
shared online with other users in the group who would like to execute the same event
in future. Social engineering module (SEM) - shall be able to guide and provide
feedback to EMS for future and similar events. EMS can improve upon the feedback
system from the social engineering module (SEM). The SEM will make the system
intelligent to be used for future events, provide trend setting and trend analysis based
on cumulative data of entire feedback of particular event(s).
SEM shall provide optimal budget analysis depending on similar such events. SEM will
make EMS to allow the user to bargain and suggest a price also. User can finally order
for the products online and do the online bookings also after having a virtual look and
feel.

The basic interaction between the social engineering analysis (SEA), social events
management system (SEM) and the user of the system are given below:
Social engineering analysis can be done by a social engineering analyzer (SEA)
comprising a social engineering module which will work along with social event
management system (EMS) to decide on the important social decisions. SEA is a part of
EMS. EMS interacts with user to take input from user and SEA gives the event "taking
the input from the user" to the EMS.
SEA of the present system will take care of all the social needs of the family, guests,
how to make everybody happy by making something special in social event, which gifts
to be given to whom and how to manage the gathering.
SEA will take input from the user regarding the family members, relationships, their
traits, habits, likes / dislikes. As shown in example below the data is captured in the
tabular form in similar way for all the important information about family. SEA will
characterize the guests into different categories like Type 1, Type 2, Type 3 etc. SEA
will generate a gift list based on different guest and their types. SEA will suggest the
surprise events to be arranged and when to arrange. SEA will work like an eldest
responsible person in the family giving suggestions and advice as and when required on
different occasions like who should host the event, how it should be done, when it
should be done, what should be the important ceremonies to be performed, etc.

The method of social event management includes the need for gathering information
on all requirements, planning and managing the event upto the final execution stage.
The method allows the user to visit the venue of the social event and suggest changes
in the decorations etc. The user can also order for a decoration that he liked more than
others. The user is also allowed to take the role of a social event manager or that of a
customer who would like to arrange the social event. A preview of the whole social
event in the virtual world can be arranged.

WE CLAIM
1. A system for management of social events with social engineering analysis in a
consumer electronic device, wherein a control module is provided coupled to a
video processor and a sound processor for controlling video and sound related
operations of said electronic device, said control module comprising:
- a user interface module for enabling the system to take inputs from a
database and from a user of the system;
- a control unit for managing the social event based on the inputs from the
database and the user inputs; and
- a display device for displaying all the social events, venues, options and
vendors available to the user, thereby giving a real-life-like feeling to the
user.

2. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said consumer electronic device is an
IPTV or a device with a virtual environment client.
3. The system as claimed in claim 1, further provided with a social engineering
analyzer for working in combination with said system for providing feedback to
the system for arriving at important decisions after obtaining input from the
user.
4. The system as claimed in claim 3, wherein said feedback from said social
engineering analyzer comprises information like list of guests, social needs of
family guests, their likes and dislikes, types of gifts and to whom these are to be
provided.
5. A method for management of social events with social engineering analysis
carried out in a social engineering management system as claimed in claims 1 to
4, said method comprising the steps of:
- generating and naming with description the social event from existing
database of predefined social events;

- taking other inputs from the user and setting a budget after obtaining
feedback from social engineering analysis for the event;
- suggesting to the user different vendors and optimal options in the
budget;
- reviewing events with the user in formal meetings and modifying if
required;
- creating a to-do-list and major task list for use as quick reference by
users;
- reminding persons listed in said to-do-list about their responsibilities;
- executing the event at the desired time and date; and
- saving the social event in the database with feedback and comments for
future use / sharing with other users.

6. The method as claimed in claim 5, wherein said social engineering analysis
carried out in a social engineering analyzer or module comprising the steps of:
- creating family information and collecting information about the family;
- characterizing the guests into different categories;
- generating a responsibilities list with execution date;
- generating a gift list for the guests;
- suggesting and arranging surprise events along with the host; and
- providing feedback to the system for different events for future use and
sharing, providing optimal budget analysis and suggesting best option
after bargaining.
7. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the social event management
comprises need for gathering information on all requirements, planning and
managing the event to the final execution.

8. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the user is allowed to visit the venue
of the social event and can suggest changes in decorations etc. ordering for the
one liked by the user.
9. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the user is allowed to take the role of
a social event manager or the customer who would like to arrange the social
event and preview the whole social event in the virtual world.
10. A system and method for management of social events with social engineering
analysis in a consumer electronic device, substantially as herein described and
illustrated in the figures of the accompanying drawings.

The main object of the present invention is to provide a system and method for
management of social events with social engineering analysis.

A further object of the invention is to allow the user to take the role of social event
manager (e.g. wedding planner) or the customer who would like to arrange the social
event and would like to preview the whole social event in the virtual world (e.g.
marriage).
A still further object of the invention is to analyze the budget, exploring options and
available vendors, plan for the event and exploring cost of various items required.
Another object of the invention is to provide a preview of the social event in an IPTV or
may be a device with virtual environment client to enable social event management
using for example, an Avatar or any other consumer electronic device with internet.
A yet another object of the invention is to provide in the preview of the social event all
the assets, introducing the user to the different possible vendors.
One more object of the invention is to organize the social event in accordance with
feedbacks from database on previous events and inputs from the user.
One still more object of the invention is to save the complete social event cycle after it
is created and executed, for suggesting to other clients / users.

Social event management system with social engineering of the present invention can
take different job profiles for the user. It can become a wedding planner, a social event
manager, an analyzer, a budget planner, a reviewer and a smart shopper.
One example of such a system can be a wedding planner who can gather the information about the budget, users likings, religion, choices, family interests etc and can plan, manage and execute a wedding for the user. Wedding planner will arrange for everything say flowers, drinks, a reception hall, customized invitations, a wedding
cake and someone to officiate the ceremony, choosing the perfect bridal dress, etc.
Design of wedding dress are not limited by some of the constraints of real life fashion, they can be animated to move in different ways as the bride walks and can be experimented on the bride's avatar in the virtual world.
The system of the present invention offers nearly infinite opportunities to customize a
social event or a gathering. It goes beyond picking the colors of bouquets or the menu
at the reception. Through the help of this system, one can have the look and feel of
seeing the actual menus, banquet halls from the comforts of ones home without actually going there and can see different decorations of different costs and can do mix and match of decorations and can create a new customized decoration from all available options.
Then one can place an order from the comforts of ones home after actually seeing the decoration in the virtual venue.