Ticketing systems and methods incorporating interactive seating charts
US9747557B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07B5/00
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Ticketing systems and methods, as well as related computer product programs, provide efficient and user-friendly seat selection by incorporating realistic seating charts. An advantageous ticketing system may include data related to a physical layout of a venue. The ticketing system may generate a three-dimensional model of the venue, from which one or more seating charts may in turn be generated. A user may search the ticketing system for seats based on customized user search parameters, which may include searching across multiple performances. In response to the user search, the ticketing system may provide an interactive three-dimensional seating chart depicting a relatively accurate seat layout based on the venue data. The user may manipulate the seating chart to view the venue from various perspectives, and the user may select seats from the seating chart. Other embodiments of the ticketing system are also disclosed herein.
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