SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREDICTION AND RECOMMENDATION USING COLLABORATIVE FILTERING

A method includes obtaining acoustic event information from at least one device, the acoustic event information associated with a first activity, at least a portion of the acoustic event information associated with sounds originating from a plurality of individuals in an identified group during a time period of the first activity. The method also includes categorizing the acoustic event information into a plurality of sound classes. The method also includes performing collaborative filtering on the plurality of sound classes. The method also includes determining one or more interests of the plurality of individuals in the identified group based on results of the collaborative filtering. The method also includes recommending a common activity for the identified group, based in part on the one or more interests of the plurality of individuals in the identified group.