System and method for ticket selection and transactions
First Claim
1. A method for ticket selection for a show, comprising:
- Selecting at least one of a plurality of parameters for a ticket, including at least one of a range of dates or availability of a discount or of a ticket in the secondary market or of a ticket in the primary market, and/or a combination thereof;
Searching for a ticket according to said at least one selected parameter; and
Displaying the search results, wherein if information regarding a ticket in the secondary market is provided, said information includes an original price and a current price of said ticket.
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Abstract
A system and a method for selecting tickets on-line according to one or more parameters by the user. Optionally and preferably, the user is also able to purchase the tickets on-line as well. According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, the user may optionally and preferably search on-line for a ticket according to a plurality of parameters, including but not limited to, price, dates/times, exact show, type of show and/or type of seat. Optionally and preferably the user is able to view available tickets through the secondary market, preferably simultaneously with tickets in the primary market and more preferably while also viewing one or more discounts. More preferably, the original and current ticket prices of a ticket in the secondary market are indicated to the user. The user may also optionally and preferably view at least the available tickets on one or more seating charts and/or maps, which are more preferably interactive. The user may also optionally interact with a theater community.
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1. A method for ticket selection for a show, comprising:
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Selecting at least one of a plurality of parameters for a ticket, including at least one of a range of dates or availability of a discount or of a ticket in the secondary market or of a ticket in the primary market, and/or a combination thereof; Searching for a ticket according to said at least one selected parameter; and Displaying the search results, wherein if information regarding a ticket in the secondary market is provided, said information includes an original price and a current price of said ticket. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 20)
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9. A system for selecting a ticket for a show, comprising:
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a. a user computer for operating a user interface; b. a server for providing ticket and show information to said user computer for display on said user interface, said server further comprising a database for storing said ticket and show information;
wherein said database is at least partially updated in real time according to information from a seller of tickets for the show.
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10. A method for providing information through a community of members as related to shows, comprising:
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Providing one or more personal details about the members upon registration, including information about a show-related interest of each member; and Searching for a member according to said one or more personal details; and Displaying said one or more personal details. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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