System, method and apparatus for electronic ticketing
US8103881B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C9/26
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a system, method and apparatus for securely granting access to an event. For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus, such as an electronic card, ticket or information carrier, contains biometric data about a user. When the “ticket” is purchased or authenticated, event access information is stored on the electronic card or ticket by an entity authorized by the event provider. The user is allowed access to the event when the biometric data stored on the electronic card or ticket matches the user's biometric data and the event access information is validated. The user's biometric data is authenticated via a biometric sensor on the electronic card or ticket. The user's biometric data can also be authenticated by the entity granting access to the event.
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