This invention was not created using federal funds.

Cross- efereuee to Related Application

This non-provlslonal patent application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional patent application serial no, 62/286.665 Sled on January 25, 2016,

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Meld of the invention

The present invention generally relates to a computer-implemented system that allows professionals In any field to connect with each other and access various resources to advance their business and skills in their respective fields.. More specifically, In a preferred embodiment, the present invention is drawn to a computer-implemented, system that allows beauty .professionals and educators -connect to each other In the United States and all over the world and access a variety of resources helpful in their fields.

Conventional computef-impiemen ed systems do not have all the resources in one platform. Beauty educators/do not have a convenient forum or platform that has all the features described .herein that they can use to provide advice, educate or train the beauty professionals,. Thus, there is a long-felt but significant and ua-met need in the art for a computer-implemented or online means that has multiple functions including tot not limited to connecting to other beauty professionals and educators, providing resources that allows the beauty professionals to advance their skills and promote their business, and ^' providing a forum for professionals in this

I field to market and distribute their products. The present inveatiim satisfies this longstanding need in the art.

SUMMARY OF REFRESE TATIVE EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION ilh a preferred embodiment, the present invention is directed to a system for beauty professionals, comprising: at least one computer havin at. least, one processor, a memory & a display connected to said processo , and at least one network connection; a server connected to the computer; an interactive tool, connected to the computer, wherein said interactive tool comprises: more: than one interactive module onfigure to receive, process, retrieve, send, or a combination thereof information pertaining to one or more beauty products, one or more beauty services, one or more beauty events _. , or a combination thereof; a database cornprisirfg one or more beauty products, one or more beauty services, on or more events or a combination thereof, wherein said database ears he accessed by the module; and a user Interface that is coupled- to the -.modal© and database.

In a related embodiment, the. user interface comprises a home- module, a user module, an instructor module, an administrator module,, a key hoard, a mouse, or a combination thereat

In yet another related embodiment the user module comprises: a login or register module configured for the- user to access the system using an email address or social media or both, to authenticate login, to retrieve forgotten password, or a combination thereof;. -art -account module configured to allow the user to invite Mends using, social media access, to invite friends, to edit profile, to change password, to tag favorites, to push notification settings, to obtain technical support, to logou to review privacy policy, to-. review to review terms of use, to information, about the web i e _s to logout of the system, or a combination thereat a search module configured to allow the user to search the database by key word for beauty services, beauty products, beauty events, or a combination thereof, to review results of the search, or both; a events module configured to allow the user to view featured events list, to view events category list to view events list with short description and image, to select event detailed page, to share on social media, to generate link and share option, to add to favorites, to register for events, or a combination thereof; or a combination thereof.

in still yet another related embodiment, the instructor module comprises: a register or login module configured to allow the instructor to sign in using an email address or via social media or both; to authenticate login, to retrieve forgotten password, or a combination thereof; an account module configured to allow the instructor to view profile, to edit profile, or both; to change password; to view events, to edit events, to delete events, to review how the system works, to review terms and policy, to logout or a combination thereof; a create event or courses module configured to allow the instructor to ehoose event category, to enter event title, to enter event description, to enter event venue, to upload photos, to remove photos, to submit details, to view events list wife or without image with short description, to select event detailed page, to add to favorites, or a combination thereof; or a combination thereof.

In further yet anothe related embodiment, the administrator module comprises: an. user management module configured to allow the administrator to login password, to change password, to view all users list, to add user list and details, to edit user list and details, to delete user list and details, to determine whether the account is active or inactive, or a combination thereof; an instructor management module configured to allow the administrator to view all instructors list to add instructor list, and details, to edit instructor list and details, to delete instructor list and details, to view selected instructor event details, to edit selected instructor list and details, to delete selected instructor event details, to determine whether the account is active or inactive, or combination thereof; a content or categ ry or event: management module configured to allow the administrator to view event category list and details,, to add event ^• category list and details, to edit event category list and details, to delete event category list and details, to view ail event list, to add event list and details, to edit event list and details, to delete event list and details, to approve instructor event details, to deny instructor event, details, to determine whethe the account is active or inactive, view content page details, to add content page details, to edit content page details, to delete content page details, to perform unit testing, to release procedure, or a combination thereof or a combination thereof.

In still yet another related embodiment, the individual accessing the user module is a beauty professional.

In yet another related embodiment, the computer is a laptop machine or computer, a desktop machine or computer, a smart phone, a tablet computer, or similar device.

la another related embodiment, the beauty event comprises meeting, webinar, course, biog, sale of produc ts, class, or a combination thereof,

In ariother preferred embodiment, the present invention is directed to a computer* implemented method for obtaining information regarding beauty products, ^' beauty, services, beauty events or a combination thereof, comprising; accessing the user interface of the interactive tool of the system described herein; accessing the user module of the. user interface to log in to the system: searching the database for the beauty product, beauty service, beauty course, beaut events, beauty webmars, or a combination thereof; incorporating keywords to conduct the search; selecting the beauty product, the beauty service, the beauty course, the beauty event, the beauty webinar, or a combination thereof; saving the selected beauty product, the beauty service, the beauty course, the beauty event, the beauty webinar, or a combination thereof; registering for the beauty course, the be uty event, the beauty webinar or a combination thereof; accessing the ^' user module to log out of the system; or a combination thereof.

In another preferred embodiment, the present invention is directed to a computer- implemented method for providing information regarding beaut}' products, beauty services, beauty events or a combination thereof, comprising; accessing the user interface of the interactive tool of the system described herein; accessing the instructo .module of the user interface to log in to the system; accessing the create event module in the instructor .module to choose event category, enter event title, enter event description, enter event venue, upload photos, remove photos, submit details, view events list with or without image with short description, select event detailed page, add to favorites, or a combination thereof; accessing the instructor module to log out of the system; or a combination thereoil

In yet another preferred embodiment, the present invention is directed to a computer- implemented method for managing in&rrnaiion regarding beauty products, beauty services, beauty events or a combination thereof, comprising: accessing user interface of the Interactive tool of the system described herein; accessing the administrator module of the user interface to log m to the system; accessing the user management module to login password, change password, view all users list, add user list and details, edit user.. list and details, delete user list ^• and details, determine whether the account is active or inactive, or a combination thereof accessing the- instructor management module to view all instructors list, add instructor list and details, edit instructor list and details, delete instmctor list and details, view selected instructor event details, edit selected Instructor list and details, delete selected instructor event details, determine whether the account is active or inactive, or a combination thereof; accessing the content management module to view event category list and details, add event category list and details, edit event category fist and details, delete event category list and details, view ail event list, add event list and details, edit event list and details, delete event list and details, approve instructor event details, deny instructor event details, determine whether the account is active or Inactive, view content page details, add content page details, edit content page details, delete content page details, perform unit testing, release procedure, or a combination thereof; accessing the administrator module to log out of the system; or combination thereof,

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Figure 1 stows the flow chart of the modules in the user interface of the computer- implemented system of the present invention, it also shows the different modules within the main modules In the user interface.

Figures 2 A-2 illustrate some of the embodiments described herein. Figure 2A shows the homepage of the computer-implemented system with. Figure 2B shows the page of the computer-implemented system that comprises discussions about the reasons to join the system and tools to subscribe to this system. Figure 2C shows the page of the computer mpkmented system that provides information regarding upcoming courses, classes, events, and webinars and tools to search for specific courses, classes, events and webinars. Figure 2D shows the page of the computer-implemented system where users can subscribe to newsletter.

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The purpose of the Invention is to connect the professionals and educators in any field with each other within the United States and all over the world. Preferably, the present invention provides a computer-implemented system to connect beauty professionals with beaut skill educators to advance their skills in their respective occupations and access courses for required credits per year. The mpufat4mptem ted system described faereia will, be very helpful, to beauty professionals who forget to sign or search for classes and obtain the re u red credits yearly to maintain their licenses. Conventional online platform available in the market for beauty professionals does not comprise all the functions la one place as described herein. The software for the computer-implemented system can be uploaded on devices that include but ar not limited to desktops, laptops, !Psds, IPhon.es and other relate devices. The software Is compatible with iOS or google. In yet another related embodiment, the computer* implemented system performs functions helpful for beauty professionals that include but are not limited to providing access and promotion to classes, special deals, class equipment, industry updates., biogs, or events. in a preferred embodiment, the present invention discloses a system for beauty professionals. This system comprises at least one computer having at least one processor, a ^• memory and a display connected to the processor, and at. least one connection, a server connected to the computer, an interactive tool connected to the computer, where the interactive tool comprises at least one interactive- module configured to receive, process, retrieve, send or a combination thereof, information pertaining to one or more beauty products, one or more beauty services, one or more beauty events, or a combiaatioft thereof; g database comprising one or more beauty products, one or .more beauty services, one of more beauty events, or a combination thereof, where the database can be accessed using the Interactive module; and a user interface that is coupled to the interactive module and the database, in a related embodiment, the user interface comprises a home module, a user module, an instructor module, an administrator module, a ke board, a mouse, .or a combination thereof. In another related embodiment, the home module comprises the index page content. In yet another related embodiment, the user module comprises & login or register module configured for the user to access the sy tem using an email address or social media or both, to- authenticate login, to retrieve forgotten password, or a combination thereof; an account module configured to allow the user to invite friends using social media access, to invite en s, to edit prof le, to change password, to tag favorites, to push notification settings, to obtain technical support, to logout, to review privacy policy, to review to revie - terms of use, to information about the website, to logout of the system, or a combination thereof; a search, module -configured to allow the user to search the database by keyword for beauty services, beauty products, beaut events, , or a combination thereof, to review results of the search, or both; m events module configured to allow the user to. view featured events list, to view events category list, to view events list with short description and image, to select event detailed page _* to share on social media, to generate link and share option,, to add to favorites, to register for events, or a combination thereof; or a combination thereof.

Table 1 Is an example of the tasks that will be performed by the user module,, instructor module, administrator module of the user interface of this computer-implemented system .

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For instance, the user can have customized profile when he uses this computer- implemented system. The user can login to the system using either social media such as Faeebook or an. email account or both. ^' Further, the computer-implemented system will provide users with access to events that include but are not limited to courses, classes that include but are not limited to hands on classes, look and !eam classes, meetings, wehkars, and blogs in their respective field. The classes, courses or webkars may include but are not limited to ^' basic, intermediate or advance classes or webmars or a combination thereof either live or recorded. Additionally, the compater-imp mented system provides users with information regarding the class and weblnar that Includes but is not limited to kfomration regarding details pertaining to the class instructor and webmar speaker including but not limited to the education and experience of the instructor or speaker, and details pertaining to the class that include but are not

1.1 limited to the availability, location, schedule or combination thereof. Further, the computer- implemented system allows the user to see which other professional is attending the class, webinar or event thai they have signed up for. Still further, the course instructor, webinar instructor or any other beauty professional using this computer-implemented system can message other professional. Still further, the computer-implemented system is linked to the beauty professional's license and .regulations department to provide the professionals with information including but not limited to their credit requirement and eligibility; and to other registered beauty professionals. Additionally, the computer-implemented system provides a live calendar that provides the user with means to send invites for several events including but not limited to networking events, meetings, events, wehinars, classes or courses and accept these invites. , Further, the computer-implemented system provides reminders or real time alerts that include but are not limited to information regarding upcoming classes, events, webinars, or product sales through means thai include but are not limited to email, text or calendar alert.

Still further, the computer-implemented system provides user with tools to market their business including but not limited to advertising products or classes. Further yet. the computer- implemented system allows the users to buy ^' the beauty products including but not limited to salon tools advertised on the platform. The users of this computer-implemented system include but are not limited to beauty professionals, vendors, barbers, students who are enrolled in beau courses or barber courses, instructors, administrators of the eomputer-implemented system, Additionally, the users of the computer-implemented system can share or exchange tips or advice with other users of this computer-implemented system or leave any comments or suggestions for the administrators of this computer-!mp!emeriied system. Figure I shows the flow diagram for the different modules that comprise the user Interfeee. As shown In Figure L the user interface comprises home (#100), user module (#110), instructor module (#.120), and administrator module (#130). The user module (#1 10) farther comprises login or register module (#1.1.1.), rny account module ( 112), search module (#113), and events- modale (#114), The instructor module (#120) further comprises login or register module (#121), my account module (#.122), -and create event .module (#123), The administrator module (#1:30) further comprises user management module (#131) to manage beauty professional or student account, instructor management module (#132) to manage kstmctor account, and content management module (#133) to manage the content of the computer- implemented system.

Figures 2A-2X* illustrate some of the embodiments described herein, figure 2A shows the homepage of the computer-Implemented system with. The homepage (#200) in this figure comprises a home module (#2 1), an about module (#202) that provides- more information about the webpage, a courses module (#203) that describes the courses that are available, a tutorials modiste (#204) that describes the tutorials that are available, a ©log- module (#205), contact module (#206), a sign in module (#20?),, a sign up module (#20§) _s and a search module (#209).

Figare 2E shows the page (#200) of the computer-Impiemented system that comprises discussions about the reasons to join the system, and tools to subscribe to this system. For instance, thi webpage (#200) comprises title module (#210) thai describes the contents of the page (#200), description module (#211) that describes the webpage (#200),. image module (#212) that provide images for different categories listed on this page (#200), title module (#213) under the image module (#212) that provides titles of the different categories, description module (#214) under the image module (#212) that describes the categories, and subscription module (#215) thai provides fool to subscribe to this page. For instance, if the page (#200) is advertising reasons to subscribe to the computer-implemented system, the title module (#210) will describe the title of the page, the description module (#211) will describe why one should subscribe to this computer .implemented system, the Images module (#212) will have images for different categories, including but. not limite to expert professionals, over 100 courses, certified courses, and online tutorials. Additionally, the title module (#213) and the description module (#214) will describe these categories. There is a subscription module (#215) at the bottom of the page (#200) thai will allow users to subscribe to the computer-implemented system.

Figure 2C shows the page of the computer-implemented system that provides information regarding upcoming courses, classes, events, and weblnars and tools to search for specific courses, classes, events and weblnars, in this figure, the webpage (#200) comprises a title module (#210) at the top of the webpage (#200), a description module (#2.1 .1 ) underneath the title module (#210), a browse module (#216), at least one image module (#212) for the different categories listed on the page (#200), title module (#213) underneath the image module (#21.2) and description module (#214) underneath the title module (#213) related to the categories. At the bottom of the page, there are tools to search the different categories m the computer- implemented system, that comprises title module (# 21?) for the search tool, instructions module (#218), category module (#2.19), type module (#220), keywords (#221), and search module (#222). For instance, if the webpage (#200) describes the different courses available in the computer-implemented system, title module (#21 ) at the top of the webpage (#200) will disclose that this page (#200) Is about latest courses, a description module (#21 1) underneath the title module (#2.10) will provide brief description of this page (#200), a browse module (#2.16) will allow the user to browse the courses, at least one image module (#212) for the different courses listed on the page (#200), title module (#213) underneath the image module (#212) and description module (#214) underneath the tide module (#213) related to the courses. At the bottom of the page, there are tools to search ie different categories in the computer- implemented s stem, feat comprises title module (# 217) for th search tool, instructions module (#218), categor module (#219), type module (#220), keywords (#221), and search module (#222).

Figure 2D shows ie page of the computer-implemented system where users can subscribe to newsletter. The webpage (#200) of the computer-implemented system comprises image module (#21 ), tide module (#2.10) that discloses the title of (he page (#200), email module (#223) where the user can provide email information, subscribe module (#215), about us module (#224) that describes the computer-implemented system, recent courses module (#225) that provides information regarding the courses, recent tutorials module (#226) that provides information regarding the recent tutorials, contacts module (#227) that provides information regarding individuals that the user can contact, description module (#214) underneath the different categories listed on the page (#200) that describes the different modules, social media module (#228) that provides tools for the user to follow the computer-implemented system on social media.

In another related embodiment, the instructor module comprises: a register or login module configured to allow the instructor to sign in using an email address or via social media or both; to authenticate login, to retrieve forgotten ^' password, or a combination thereof; an account module configured to allow the instructor to view profile, to edit profile, or both; to change password; to view events, to edit events, to delete events, to review how the system works, to review terms and policy, to logout or a combination thereof, a create event or courses module configured t allow the instructor to choose event category, to enter event title, to enter event description, to enter event venue, to upload photos, to remove photos, to ssbm.lt details* to view events list with or without image ife- short description, to select event detailed page, to add to favorites, or combination thereof; or a combination thereof.

In yet .another .related embodiment, whereiri the: administrator module comprises: a user management module configured to allow the administrator to login pass-word, to change password, to view all users list, to add aser list and details, to edit user list and details, to delete user list and details, to determine whether the account is active or inactive, or a eonA.iftai.ion thereof; an instructor management .module configured to allo the administrator to view ail instructors list, to add instructor list and details, to edit instructor list and details, to delete instructor list and details, to view selected instructor event details, to edit selected Instructor list and details, to delete selected instructor event details, to determine whether the account Is active or inactive, or a combination thereof; a content or category or event management module configured to allow the administrator to view event category list and details, to add e ent category list and details, to edit event category .list and details, to delete event category list and details, to view al event list, to add event list and details _* to edit e vent list, and details, to delete event list and details, to approve instructor event details, to deny instructor event details, to determine whether the account Is active or inactive, vie content page details, to add content page details, to edit content page details, to delete content page details, to perform unit testing, to release procedure, or a combination thereof; or a combination thereof.

I another related embodiment the individual accessing- the user module is. a beauty professional- This beauty professional may include ^' bat is not limited to barber, a ^' beauty technician, a student enrolled in school or training to be a barber, a student enrolled in school or training to be a beauty professional

In yet another preferred embodiment, the computer is a laptop machine or computer, a desktop machine or computer, a smart phone, a tablet computer, or simila device. Irs yet another related embodiment, the beauty event comprises meeting, webinar, course, btog, sale of products, cl ss, or a combination thereof

Table 2 shows an example of the technology that was used in the computer-implemented

in another preferred embodiment the computer-Implemented, system described herein allows users to obtain beauty products, beauty services, beauty events or a combination thereof. In this regard, the present invention discloses a eomputer-impiemenied method for obtaining information regarding beauty products, beaut services, beauty events or a combination thereof; comprising: accessing the user interface of the interactive tool of the system described above; accessing the user module of the user interface to log in to the system; searching the database for the beauty products, beauty services, beauty events, or a combination thereof; incorporating keywords to conduct the search; selecting the beauty product, the beauty service, the beauty event, or a combination thereof; saving the selected beauty product, the beauty service, the beauty event, or & combination thereof; registering for the beauty service, registering for the eauty event, purchasing the beauty product, or a combination thereof; accessing the user module to log out of the system; or a combination thereof.

in yet another preferred embodiment, the computer-implemented system allows the instructors to provide information regarding beauty products, beauty services, beauty events, or a combination thereof. In this regard, the- present invention discloses a compu'ter-implemen ^' ted method for providing information regarding beauty products, beauty services, beauty events or a combination thereof, comprising: accessing the user interface of the interactive tool of the system described above; accessing the instructor module of the user interface to log in to the system; accessing the create event module in the instructor module to choose event category, enter event title, enter event description, enter event venue, upload photos, remove photos, submit details, view events list with or without image with short description, select event detailed page, add to favorites, or a combination thereof; accessing the instructor module to log out of the system; or a combination thereof.

In yet another preferred embodiment, the information on the computer-implemented system is managed by the administrator of the system. In this regard, the present invention discloses a computer-implemented method for managing informatio regarding beauty products, beauty services, beauty events or a combination thereof, comprising: accessing user interface of the interactive too! of the system described herein; accessing the administrator module of the

IS user interface to log in to the system; accessing the user management module to login password, change password, view all users list, add user list and details, edit user list and details, delete user list and details* determine whether the account is active or inactive, or a combination thereof; accessing the instructor management module to view all instructors list, add instructor list and details, edit instructor list and details, delete ittstoictor list and details, view selected instructor ev nt details, edit selected instructor list and details, delete selected instructor event details, determine whether the account is active or inactive, or a combination thereof; accessing the content management module to view event category list and details, add event category list and details, edit event category list, and details, delete event category list and details, view all event list, add event list and details, edit event list and details, delete event list and details, approve instructor event details, deny instructor event details, determine whether the account is active or inactive, view content page details, add content page details _* edit content page details, delete content page details, perform unit testing, release procedure, or a combination thereof; accessing the administrator module to log out of the system; or a combination thereof

The features described herein are the preferred embodiments and do not restrict the makings of the computer-implemented system described herein. Thus, the computer- implemented system can he implemented using any type of compiler and any type of computer hardware system, network system, or other platform. As used herein, the term "computer hardware system" is intended to Include all the necessary components of a computer system that are required to run or execute a source program and that allow someone to use the computer. By way of non-limiting example, the hardware components include, but are. not limited to, a power supply, motherboard, hard disk, graphics card, Random access memory (RAM), and other hardware- components. Additional hardware components can include, for mstance. a keyboard, mouse, speakers,, etc.

it is contemplated that the methods ofthe present invention cars therefore fee implemented by operation of any type of computer system that includes computer components including but not limited to a processor, memory storage devices for the processor, connected displa devices, and input devices. Furthermore, the methods of the present invention can be implemented by operation of computer components m a heterogenous distributed -computing environment, inemdmg for example one or more, remote flic servers, computer servers, and/or memory storage devices. Each of these distributed computing components is accessible by the processor via a communication network, which may include but is not limited to, the Internet.

The computer-implemented system described herein is- unique because it provides essential tools that are required for professionals, for instance, a beauty professional in one place. The beauty professional can connect to educators in her field and seek advice, guidance or education to advance her skill. She ean also use mis forum to advertise her business to other professionals. She can use this forum to market her products to other beauty professionals, More importantly, this forum will allow her to connect to beauty professionals within the United States and all over the world.

As used herein, the term " ^' user interface'* refers to one or more tools that allow the user to communicate with the operating system. The examples of the aser interface include bat are not limited to a home module, a user m d les an instructor module, an administrator module, a key board, a mouse, or a combination thereof. It is to be understood that the term "user" shall .include, ut is not limited to, fi) a provider of beauty services (including, by way of example, a beauty professional), fii) an instructor who instructs or educates a provider of beauty services; or (Hi) an administrator who manages a computer-implemented system or online platform as described herein. The foregoing descriptions of the embodiments of the present invention have- been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are no intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present invention to the precise forms disclosed. The exemplary embodiments were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of tbe present invention and its practical application, to thereby enable others skilled i.n the art to best utilize the present invention.