QUEUE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD

摘要

An automated waiting line transaction management system that provides patrons/users the option of queuing up and waiting in the standard attraction line at a venue or obtaining an ID unit that can be used for purchasing a pass to bypass the normal line. The venue administrator sets pass prices for each attraction on a real time basis either manually or through a venue algorithm.

主权项

1. An attraction waiting line management system for use with personal identification units having monetary credit associated therewith and a network comprising:
a first queue whereby users access an attraction by waiting in line; a second queue whereby users bypass said first queue to gain access to said attraction; a venue communication device establishing a price, through said network, for a user to purchase a pass for access to said second queue; and an identification unit reader deducting said price from the credit of said unit and permitting access to said attraction by the holder of said unit.