SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED ACCESS TO AN ATTRACTION

• US 20120324542A1
• Filed: 06/14/2012
• Published: 12/20/2012
• Est. Priority Date: 06/15/2011
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Leisure Pass Group Limited
• Original Assignee: Smart Destinations Incorporated (Big Bus Tours Group Holdings Ltd.)
• Inventors: McLaughlin, Kevin, Dahl, Cecilia, Cartwright, Rob, Higgins, Matt
• Granted Patent: US 9,378,470 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 726/4
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 10/02 Reservations, e.g. for tickets, services or events
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 20/12 specially adapted for electronic shopping systems
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 20/16 Payments settled via telecommunication systems
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 20/3276 using a pictured code, e.g. barcode or QR-code, being read by the M-device
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 30/00 Commerce
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 30/0635 Processing of requisition or of purchase orders
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 9/20 involving the use of a pass

Abstract

The present invention is directed towards systems and methods for improved access to an attraction via a computing device of a user. A first computing device of a user records an identification code associated with an attraction. The first computing device transmits, to a second computing device, a request for access to the attraction, the request comprising the identification code. The first computing device receives, from the second computing device, an access authorization comprising an access code. The first computing device presents the access code to an attraction operator for access to the attraction.

Claims

1. A method for improved access to an attraction via a computing device of a user, comprising:

recording, by a first computing device of a user, an identification code associated with an attraction;

transmitting, by the first computing device to a second computing device, a request for access to the attraction, the request comprising the identification code;

receiving, by the first computing device from the second computing device, an access authorization comprising an access code; and

presenting, by the first computing device, the access code to an attraction operator for access to the attraction.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein recording the identification code comprises capturing an image of the identification code with a camera of the first computing device.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein recording the identification code comprises inputting an identification code, by the user.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein recording the identification code comprises recording a wirelessly transmitted code from a third computing device.

5. The method of claim 1, wherein transmitting the request for access further comprises transmitting an identification of the user.

6. The method of claim 1, wherein receiving an access authorization further comprises receiving an access authorization responsive to successful billing of the user to a payment system.

7. The method of claim 1, wherein receiving the access authorization further comprises receiving an image.

8. The method of claim 7, wherein receiving the access authorization further comprises receiving a quick-response (QR) code.

9. The method of claim 1, wherein receiving the access authorization further comprises:

receiving, by the first computing device from the second computing device, an offer to purchase an access ticket to the attraction;

receiving, by the first computing device, a selection of the user to accept the offer; and

transmitting, by the first computing device to the second computing device, a response accepting the offer.

10. The method of claim 1, wherein presenting the access code further comprises presenting the access code for scanning by a fourth computing device of the attraction operator.

11. A system for improved access to an attraction via a computing device of a user, comprising:

a first computing device of a user comprising;

an input device for recording an identification code associated with an attraction;

a network interface for transmitting, to a second computing device, a request for access to the attraction, the request comprising the identification code, and receiving, from the second computing device, an access authorization comprising an access code; and

a display for presenting the access code to an attraction operator for access to the attraction.

12. The system of claim 11, wherein the input device comprises a camera and is configured for capturing an image of the identification code.

13. The system of claim 11, wherein the input device is configured for receiving an identification code input by the user.

14. The system of claim 11, wherein the input device records a wirelessly transmitted code from a third computing device.

15. The system of claim 11, wherein the network interface transmits an identification of the user to the second computing device.

16. The system of claim 11, wherein the network interface receives an access authorization responsive to successful billing of the user to a payment system.

17. The system of claim 11, wherein the network interface receives the access authorization comprising an image.

18. The system of claim 17, wherein the network interface receives the access authorization comprising a quick-response (QR) code.

19. The system of claim 11, wherein the network interface receives, from the second computing device, an offer to purchase an access ticket to the attraction;

and transmits, to the second computing device, a response accepting the offer, responsive to a user selection.

20. The system of claim 11, wherein the display presents the access code for scanning by a fourth computing device of the attraction operator.