Method for effecting ticket-based transactions using a wristband
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1. A process for effecting ticket-based transactions, comprising the steps of:
- attaching a band to a definite object, the band having a plurality of removable tickets each bearing band-specific indicia usable in effecting a transaction;
associating the band with the definite object in an electronic database;
removing a ticket from the band to effect a transaction; and
utilizing the ticket to record the transaction in the electronic database.
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Abstract
A process for effecting ticket-based transactions includes attaching a band to a definite object. The band for carrying out the process has a plurality of removable tickets with each ticket bearing band-specific indicia usable in effecting a transaction. During the process, the band is associated with the definite object in an electronic database so that when a ticket is removed from the band to effect a transaction, the ticket is utilized to record the transaction in the electronic database.
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40 Claims
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1. A process for effecting ticket-based transactions, comprising the steps of:
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attaching a band to a definite object, the band having a plurality of removable tickets each bearing band-specific indicia usable in effecting a transaction;
associating the band with the definite object in an electronic database;
removing a ticket from the band to effect a transaction; and
utilizing the ticket to record the transaction in the electronic database. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A process for effecting ticket-based transactions, comprising the steps of:
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attaching a band to a definite object, the band having a plurality of removable tickets each bearing band-specific indicia usable in effecting a transaction;
associating the band with the definite object in an electronic database;
reading the band to identify the definite object;
removing a ticket from the band to effect a transaction;
utilizing the ticket to record the transaction in the electronic database; and
cross-referencing the ticket with the band during the transaction. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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33. A process for effecting ticket-based transactions, comprising the steps of:
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attaching a band to a definite object, the band having a plurality of removable tickets each bearing band-specific indicia usable in effecting a transaction;
associating the band with the definite object in an electronic database;
reading the band to identify the definite object;
removing a portion of a top layer of the band to remove a ticket from the band for effecting a transaction;
scanning the removed ticket with a reader;
utilizing the ticket to record the transaction in the electronic database;
cross-referencing the ticket with the band during the transaction; and
cross-referencing the ticket with the database during the transaction. - View Dependent Claims (34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40)
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