Virtual queuing techniques
US10943188B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 8, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C2011/02
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The virtual queue system includes a virtual queue controller comprising a processor and a memory, wherein the memory stores instructions executable by the processor and is configured to receive a request, the request being associated with an individual guest, for a position in a virtual queue of an attraction, assign the individual guest to the position in the virtual queue in response to the request, receive ride schedule data for the attraction comprising information about a change in status of individual rides of the attraction, and determine a wait time for the individual guest for the attraction based at least on the position of the individual guest in the virtual queue, the ride schedule data, and historical guest throughput at the attraction. The virtual queue system is further configured to output a signal to a guest-associated device indicating the wait time for the attraction.
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