Secure Electronic Ticketing using Mobile Communication Devices over the Internet
First Claim
1. A system for electronic ticket distribution, and redemption, as a Uniform Resource Locator (URL), comprised of the steps:
- a) fabrication of an electronic ticket subsequent to purchase of such entity from a mobile device or personal computer;
b) encryption of the mobile ticket;
download of the electronic ticket to a mobile device having a display output, where the mobile device is selected from the group consisting of, but not limited to, a personal digital assistant, a cell phone, an electronic organizer, and a multimedia music player;
c) authenticating a ticket scanning unit by a unique identity system;
d) accepting the electronic ticket by optical communication between the display output of the portable device and a authenticated ticket scanning unit;
e) providing appropriate amenities to a ticket user based on the accepted ticket.
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Abstract
The invention consists of a method and system for secure mobile ticketing through the use of a mobile device with display output and data input capabilities. The system utilizes a cryptographic security string appended to a URL and embedded in a 2D barcode to securely create an electronic ticket which is displayed on the mobile device display for redemption, redeem the displayed electronic ticket by means of optical scanning, and optionally register and authenticate a ticket scanning unit. The system utilizes real-time internet communication with a remote server for ticket distribution, redemption and ticket scanning unit registration and authentication to restrict unauthorized creation or redemption of electronic tickets and to reduce queuing.
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20 Claims
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1. A system for electronic ticket distribution, and redemption, as a Uniform Resource Locator (URL), comprised of the steps:
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a) fabrication of an electronic ticket subsequent to purchase of such entity from a mobile device or personal computer; b) encryption of the mobile ticket;
download of the electronic ticket to a mobile device having a display output, where the mobile device is selected from the group consisting of, but not limited to, a personal digital assistant, a cell phone, an electronic organizer, and a multimedia music player;c) authenticating a ticket scanning unit by a unique identity system; d) accepting the electronic ticket by optical communication between the display output of the portable device and a authenticated ticket scanning unit; e) providing appropriate amenities to a ticket user based on the accepted ticket. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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