NETWORKED BARCODE VERIFICATION SYSTEM

• US 20130311214A1
• Filed: 07/23/2013
• Published: 11/21/2013
• Est. Priority Date: 03/06/2009
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Live Nation Entertainment Incorporated
• Original Assignee: Live Nation Entertainment Incorporated
• Inventors: Marti, Benjamin J., Denker, Dennis A., Levin, Samuel
• Application Number:
  US13/948,906
• Publication Number:
  US 20130311214A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 705/5
• CPC Class Codes: G06K 5/00 Methods or arrangements for verifying the correctness of markings on a record carrier; Column detection devices
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 10/02 Reservations, e.g. for tickets, services or events

Abstract

Systems and methods are described for barcode verification. Optionally, a barcode scanner/imager is coupled to a verification system over a network. The verification system receives over the network barcode data associated with an item, such as a ticket, and associated information. The verification system uses the barcode data and associated information to determine if the barcode is valid and corresponds to an identified event. The verification system transmits a verification result.

Claims

1. A method of verifying a barcode, comprising:

receiving, at a ticket posting system, the ticket posting system including at least one computing device, a ticket transfer request by a first user, the ticket transfer request including barcode data and seat data associated with a ticket;

transmitting a verification request over a network to a verification system, the verification request including the barcode data and the seat data;

receiving, at the ticket posting system, an indication of validity of the barcode data for the seat data;

indicating that the ticket is transferable by the first user;

enabling the first user to transfer the ticket;

transmitting a request for a new barcode over the network to a barcode issuing system;

receiving, over the network, from the barcode issuing system, the new barcode; and

transferring the ticket, with the new barcode to a second user.

2. The method as defined in claim 1, wherein the request for the new barcode includes an indication that the ticket is being transferred.

3. The method as defined in claim 1, wherein the ticket transfer request further includes event data associated with the ticket.

4. The method as defined in claim 1, wherein the barcode data is received via a camera or a barcode scanner.

5. The method as defined in claim 1, wherein the barcode verification causes a lock to be placed on the ticket at least partly in response to receiving an indication that a ticket transfer process has been initiated.

6. The method as defined in claim 1, wherein the verification system and the ticket posting system are operated by a different entities.

7. The method as defined in claim 1, further comprising invalidating the barcode data.

8. A barcode verification system, comprising:

a ticket posting system, the ticket posting system configured to receive a ticket transfer request by a first user, the ticket transfer request including barcode data and seat data associated with a ticket;

a verification system configured to receive a verification request over a network, the verification request includes the barcode data and the seat data, wherein the verification system is configured to;

provide an indication of validity of the barcode data for the seat data;

provide an indication that the ticket is transferable by the first user; and

enable the first user to transfer the ticket; and

a barcode issuing system configured to receive a request for a new barcode over the network and issue the new barcode associated with the ticket, wherein the new barcode is transferrable to a second user.

9. The system as defined in claim 8, wherein the new barcode request includes an indication that the ticket is being transferred.

10. The system as defined in claim 8, wherein the ticket transfer request further includes event data associated with the ticket.

11. The system as defined in claim 8, wherein the barcode data is received via a camera or barcode scanner.

12. The system as defined in claim 8, wherein the barcode verification causes a lock to be placed on the ticket at least partly in response to receiving an indication that a ticket transfer process has been initiated.

13. The system as defined in claim 8, wherein the verification system and the ticket posting system are operated by a different entities.

14. A computer program product residing on a non-transitory processor-readable medium and comprising processor readable instructions configured to cause one or more processors to:

receive, at a ticket posting system, the ticket posting system including at least one computing device, a ticket transfer request by a first user, the ticket transfer request including barcode data and seat data associated with a ticket;

transmit a verification request over a network to a verification system, the verification request including the barcode data and the seat data;

receive, at the ticket posting system, an indication of validity of the barcode data for the seat data;

indicate that the ticket is transferable by the first user;

enable the first user to transfer the ticket;

transmit a request for a new barcode over the network to a barcode issuing system;

receive, over the network, from the barcode issuing system, the new barcode associated with the ticket; and

transfer the ticket to a second users with the new barcode;

15. The computer program as defined in claim 14, wherein the request for the new barcode includes an indication that the ticket is being transferred.

16. The computer program as defined in claim 14, wherein the ticket transfer request further includes event data associated with the ticket.

17. The computer program as defined in claim 14, wherein the barcode data is received via a camera or barcode scanner.

18. The computer program as defined in claim 14, wherein the barcode verification causes a lock to be placed on the ticket at least partly in response to receiving an indication that a ticket transfer process has been initiated.

19. The computer program as defined in claim 14, wherein the verification system and the ticket posting system are operated by a different entities.

20. The computer program as defined in claim 14, further comprising instructions configured to cause one or more processors to cause to invalidate the barcode data.