Automated internet based interactive travel planning and management system
US7599847B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 2, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q20/20
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An interactive rapid response Internet accessed air travel management system. The system includes a web-based planning and reservation interface system and an interactive access device. The system responds to details of a member's desired travel, to thereafter act in real time to contact the domains of associated travel service providers to arrange for every aspect of the member's trip, from airline and hotel reservations, ticket issuance, and ground transportation, to restaurant and theater reservations, and any other travel related needs of the member. The system stores identification information to verify access device possession to prohibit unauthorized use of the system and to provide security pre-clearance to system members.
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