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System and method for allocating seats for a ticketed event

US8121872B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 29, 2004
Grant dateFeb 21, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q10/025
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method relates to allocating seats to a ticketed event. The method can include receiving a request for a number of seats at a ticketed event, selecting a first seat wherein the first seat is determined to be a best unassigned seat at the ticketed event, and determining a best grouping of seats wherein the best grouping of seats includes the number of seats requested and further wherein the best grouping of seats comprises the best unassigned seat at the ticketed event.

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