System and method for ticket validation
AssigneeMotio, Inc.
InventorsJ. Lynn Moore, Edward Kaplonski
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Abstract
A method and system is provided for facilitating ticket exchange by validating ticket authenticity. Images of the barcodes of tickets are captured and decoded so that the encoded ticket information may be analyzed. Encoded ticket information is compared to event ticket information stored in a ticketing database, and the result is transmitted to prospective buyers to ensure authenticity and establish confidence in the sale. Tickets may also be pre-validated by ticket, holders or designated sellers of ticketing companies, who are located near the event venue. Buyers interested in purchasing tickets may locate pre-validated tickets using GPS.
Claims20
A computer implemented method comprising:
- receiving a captured barcode image of a ticket from an
- inquirer;
- decoding the barcode image;
- extracting ticket information from the decoded barcode;
- retrieving valid ticket information associated, with the ticket from a database;
- determining whether the ticket is valid at least partially based on the extracted ticket information and the retrieved valid ticket information;
- transmitting a validation fail message responsive to a determination that the ticket is not valid;
- and
- transmitting event ticket information associated with the ticket.
A computerized method comprising:
- receiving a captured barcode image of a ticket from a first inquirer;
- decoding the barcode image;
- extracting ticket information from the decoded barcode;
- retrieving valid ticket information associated with the ticket from a database;
- determining whether the ticket is valid at least partially based on the extracted ticket information and the retrieved valid ticket information;
- transmitting a validation success message to a second inquirer responsive to a determination that the ticket is valid;
- and
- transmitting location information associated, with the first inquirer to the second inquirer.
A computer implemented method comprising:
- receiving one or more captured barcode images of one or more tickets from an inquirer;
- decoding one or more barcode images;
- extracting ticket information from one or more of the decoded barcode images;
- retrieving valid ticket information associated, with one or more of the tickets from a database;
- determining whether one or more of the tickets are valid at least partially based on the extracted ticket- information and the retrieved valid ticket information;
- transmitting one or more validation success message associated with one or more of the tickets responsive to a determination that one or more of the tickets are valid;
- transmitting one or more validation failure messages associated with one or more of the tickets responsive to a determination that one or more of the tickets are not valid;
- and
- transmitting a list of websites where the seller may list one or more of the tickets for sale.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.