Patent ID: 8781932
Filing Date: 2014-07-15
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
1. A platform for hosting virtual events comprising: a processor; and memory comprising computer-executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to implement: a user interface module to generate a user interface for accessing a virtual event; a conferencing module to provide conferencing between participants of the virtual event; a virtual environment module to generate a virtual environment for interaction between participants of the virtual event; a payment processing module to collect payments from participants of the virtual event and to distribute payments to an event planner; and a network connections module to interface a guide system with a user system to provide a tour of a location to a participant at the user system remote from the guide system; the network connections module to interface a real traveler at the tour of the location with a virtual traveler at the user system remote from the location; the network connections module to interface with a local tourism authority system; the network connections module to interface with a travel agent system to determine a human guide for the virtual event; the network connections module to interface with an event planner system; wherein the payment processing module is to distribute payments to the human guide associated with the guide system and is to distribute payments to a local tourism authority associated with the location.