Method and apparatus for network controlled ticket access

摘要

The system provides a method and apparatus for providing controlled access to events, premises, transportation, and the like. In one embodiment, the system provides a ticket that is tied to a user and/or a device. The ticket in one embodiment comprises a dynamic link whose privileges and permissions can be controlled by a system controller so that use, re-use, and re-sale of the ticket can be controlled by the issuer and not by a purchaser or user. The system in one embodiment uses a reader/scanner associated with a controlled entrance that can receive tickets via scanning or some other form of electronic communication. In one embodiment, the system uses radio signals, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC (Near Field Communication) from a mobile device to determine if access should be granted.

主权项

1. A method of providing a ticket to a ticket holder comprising:
in a ticket generating processing system; defining the rights associated with a ticket; determining a device to be associated with the ticket; creating a dynamic link to a file that represents the ticket; providing the dynamic link to a ticket holder, wherein the ticket has a charge that is determined by the location of the user at the ticketed event and the ticket holder is notified if the ticket holder moves to a location that will result in a charge to the ticket holder.