Ticket distribution system
First Claim
1. A system for facilitating the distribution of unused theater tickets, comprising:
- a central distribution processor to which theater patrons are provided access for determining the availability of theater tickets and purchasing available theater tickets at a discounted rate;
a plurality of remote ticket offices of distinct theaters linked to the central distribution processor, the remote ticket offices including interface software compatible with the central distribution processor for facilitating the uploading of relevant ticket information to the central distribution processor, and wherein the interface software further provides a user interface through which the plurality of remote ticket offices selectively enter available theater ticket information which is subsequently uploaded to the central distribution processor for access and purchase by theater patrons.
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Abstract
A system is provided for facilitating the distribution of unused theater tickets. The system includes a central distribution processor to which theater patrons are provided access for determining the availability of theater tickets and purchasing available theater tickets at a discounted rate. The system further includes a plurality of remote ticket offices of distinct theaters linked to the central distribution processor, the remote ticket offices including interface software compatible with the central distribution processor for facilitating the uploading of relevant ticket information to the central distribution processor. The interface software further provides a user interface through which the plurality of remote ticket offices selectively enter available theater ticket information which is subsequently uploaded to the central distribution processor for access and purchase by theater patrons.
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15 Claims
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1. A system for facilitating the distribution of unused theater tickets, comprising:
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a central distribution processor to which theater patrons are provided access for determining the availability of theater tickets and purchasing available theater tickets at a discounted rate;
a plurality of remote ticket offices of distinct theaters linked to the central distribution processor, the remote ticket offices including interface software compatible with the central distribution processor for facilitating the uploading of relevant ticket information to the central distribution processor, and wherein the interface software further provides a user interface through which the plurality of remote ticket offices selectively enter available theater ticket information which is subsequently uploaded to the central distribution processor for access and purchase by theater patrons. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method for distributing potentially unused tickets, comprising the following steps:
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establishing a central distribution processor which stores information concerning the availability of tickets which may be purchased at a discounted price;
installing interface software compatible with the central distribution processor at a plurality of remote ticket offices, the interface software facilitating the uploading of relevant ticket information to the central distribution processor;
entering available ticket information at the remote ticket office via a user interface associated with the interface software, the user interface permitting the plurality of remote ticket offices to selectively enter available ticket information for uploading to the central distribution processor;
uploading the available ticket information to the central distribution processor, and providing theater patrons with access to the central distribution processor for determining the availability of tickets and purchasing available tickets. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system for facilitating the distribution of unused tickets, comprising:
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a central distribution processor to which patrons are provided access for determining the availability of tickets and purchasing available tickets at a discounted rate;
a plurality of remote ticket offices of distinct venues linked to the central distribution processor, the remote ticket offices including interface software compatible with the central distribution processor for facilitating the uploading of relevant ticket information to the central distribution processor, and wherein the interface software further provides a user interface through which the plurality of remote ticket offices selectively enter available ticket information which is subsequently uploaded to the central distribution processor for access and purchase by patrons. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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