Airline ticket payment and reservation system and methods
US7117183B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 28, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/42
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for accepting payments from a consumer for a travel ticket from a travel company comprises receiving at a point of sale device a transaction request that includes a transaction identifier that identifies a travel arrangement made with the travel company and a payment amount. The payment amount and the transaction identifier is transmitted to a host computer system for validation. Also, a validation from the host computer system is received indicating that the transaction requested has been validated. A payment is received from the consumer, and at least a portion of the payment is electronically transmitted to the travel company.
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