A reservation system

Abstract

The invention relates to a reservation system (10) for scheduling an independent aircraft according to a reservation information, comprising a user interface (11), through which a user inputs at least one said reservation information for traveling from a first location to a second location via a client device.

Description

[0001] A RESERVATION SYSTEM

[0002] TECHNICAL FIELD

[0003] The invention relates to a reservation system for scheduling an independent aircraft according to a reservation information, comprising a user interface, through which a user inputs at least one said reservation information for traveling from a first location to a second location via a client device.

[0004] PRIOR ART

[0005] A private jet is an aircraft that is owned by private individuals or organizations, designed and customized on a smaller scale, unlike aircraft typically used by commercial airlines. Among the advantages offered by private jets, speed and flexibility play an important role. They can land closer to commercial airports and often achieve faster travel speeds, which is highly advantageous for business travel or emergencies. Being equipped with features such as custom interior designs, comfortable seating, and private catering, they also offer privacy and comfort to their passengers. Private jet owners or charterers can determine the flight route and time as they wish, allowing them to better shape their travel schedules. They can reduce waiting time at airports since they are not subject to the strict schedules of commercial airlines, which saves time.

[0006] Private jets are costly to operate, considering maintenance, personnel salaries, hangar fees and other expenses. For this reason, it is not preferred by most users. Private jets can be purchased or rented. Depending on the non-use of the private jets kept for charter, problems such as technical obsolescence and malfunction may occur over time.

[0007] As a result, all the above-mentioned problems have made it imperative to make an innovation in the relevant technical field.

[0008] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a reservation system for eliminating the above- mentioned disadvantages and bringing new advantages to the relevant technical field.

[0009] An object of the invention is to introduce a reservation system that allows the scheduling of the flight in accordance with the specified route on demand.

[0010] Another object of the invention is to provide a reservation system for increasing the use of independent aircraft.

[0011] Another object of the invention is to introduce a reservation system that provides energy savings and customer satisfaction by filling empty seats on planned flights.

[0012] In order to accomplish all the objects mentioned above and to be derived from the detailed description below, the present invention is a reservation system comprising a user interface, through which a user inputs at least one reservation information for traveling from a first location to a second location via a client device, for arranging an independent flight according to said reservation information. Accordingly, it comprises an independent aircraft database containing at least one independent aircraft information; comprises a processor unit for receiving reservation information from said user interface and aircraft information from the independent aircraft database; said processor unit is configured to; ensure that the reservation information received from the user interface is checked according to the aircraft information in the independent aircraft database, ensure the detection of compliance of at least one independent aircraft with the reservation information from the independent aircraft information stored in the independent aircraft database, ensure that a flight information for a determined independent aircraft from the independent aircraft database is generated when a predetermined number of reservation requests from the first location to the second location are received, ensure that said flight information is shared with users via the user interface, ensure that a seat is reserved for the user according to the confirmation received from the user interface.

[0013] A possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the processor unit is configured such that it ensures, in the case of receiving a predetermined number of reservation requests from the first location to the second location, after the process step of generating a flight information for a determined independent aircraft from an independent aircraft database, a fare information is determined according to the flight information and reservation information.

[0014] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the processor unit is configured to ensure that the fare information along with the flight information is shared with the users through the user interface.

[0015] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the processor unit is associated with a payment unit and is configured such that a payment tab is opened in the user interface for the payment transaction of the said fare information and the payment transaction is carried out simultaneously with the payment unit.

[0016] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the processor unit is configured to ensure that the system registers that the reserved seat is occupied after the process step of reserving a seat for the user according to the confirmation received from the user interface.

[0017] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that it comprises a memory unit associated with the processor unit.

[0018] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that it comprises a communication unit associated with the processor unit.

[0019] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the reservation information includes at least one route information, a time interval information, and user personal information.

[0020] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the independent aircraft information includes the location of the independent aircraft, its capacity, the technical information of the aircraft, the information about the personnel on board the aircraft.

[0021] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

[0022] Figure 1 shows a representative view of the working scenario of a reservation system. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0023] In this detailed description, the subject of the invention is explained by way of example only for a better understanding of the subject, which shall not create any limiting effect.

[0024] The invention relates to a reservation system (10) for scheduling an independent aircraft according to a reservation information, comprising a user interface (11 ), through which a user inputs at least one said reservation information for traveling from a first location to a second location via a client device. In a possible embodiment of the invention, it is preferred to use a mobile device such as a smartphone, a laptop, a computer, etc. as the said client device. In a possible embodiment of the invention, it is preferred to use a mobile application that is accessed via a mobile device as said user interface (11). In an alternative embodiment of the invention, it is preferred to use a website, etc., as a user interface. In an alternative embodiment of the invention, the user interface is a system through which the user can log in to the internet entity. The user interface can be any platform that the user can log in to without being limiting to the examples given. Said reservation information comprises at least one route information, a time interval information, and user personal information. In a possible embodiment of the invention, said independent aircraft refers to a private jet, etc.

[0025] Referring to Fig. 1 , said reservation system (10) comprises an independent aircraft database (12) containing at least one independent aircraft information. Said independent aircraft information includes all information about the independent aircraft, such as the location of the independent aircraft, its capacity, the technical information of the aircraft, the information about the personnel on board the aircraft, etc. Independent aircraft information is pre-recorded in the independent aircraft database (12).

[0026] Referring to Fig, 1 , the reservation system (10) comprises a processor unit (13) for receiving reservation information from the user interface (11) and aircraft information from the independent aircraft database (12). Said processor unit (13) ensures that the reservation transactions to be carried out when it reads computer-based software commands. In a possible embodiment of the invention, a microcontroller etc. can be used as said processor unit (13). There is a memory unit (14) associated with the processor unit (13). Said memory unit (14) ensures the storage of software commands. The memory unit (14) also ensures the storage of operations performed by the processor unit (13) reading software commands for future use. There is a communication unit (15) for exchanging data associated with the processor unit (13). Said communication unit (15) ensures wired and / or wireless data exchange.

[0027] Referring to Figure 1 , the processor unit (13) ensures that the reservation information received from the user interface (11) is checked according to the aircraft information in the independent aircraft database (12). The processor unit (13) ensures the detection of compliance of at least one independent aircraft withthe reservation information from the independent aircraft information stored in the independent aircraft database (12). The processor unit (13) ensures that a flight information for a determined independent aircraft from the independent aircraft database (12) is generated when a predetermined number of reservation requests from the first location to the second location are received. The processor unit (13) ensures that said flight information is shared with users via the user interface (11). The processor unit (13) ensures the determination of a fare information based on the flight information and reservation information. The processor unit (13) ensures that the fare information along with the flight information is shared with the users via the user interface (11). The processor unit (13) is provided to be associated with a payment unit (16). The processor unit (13) ensures that a payment tab is opened in the user interface (11 ) for the payment of said fare information and the payment transaction is carried out simultaneously with the payment unit (16). The processor unit (13) ensures that a seat is reserved for the user according to the confirmation received from the user interface (11). The processor unit (13) ensures that the occupancy of the reserved seat is recorded in the system.

[0028] The processor unit (13) is configured to ensure that the reservation information received from the user interface (11) is checked according to the aircraft information in the independent aircraft database (12), ensure the detection of compliance of at least one independent aircraft with the reservation information from the independent aircraft information stored in the independent aircraft database (12), ensure that a flight information for a determined independent aircraft from the independent aircraft database (12) is generated when a predetermined number of reservation requests from the first location to the second location are received, ensure that said flight information is shared with users via the user interface (11), and ensure that a seat is reserved for the user according to the confirmation received from the user interface (11).

[0029] An example working scenario of the invention is described as follows.

[0030] A user inputs reservation information via the user interface (11) provided on the client device to travel from a first location to a second location. The processor unit (13) ensures that the reservation information input via the user interface (11 ) is retrieved. The processor unit (13) ensures that the availability of suitable independent aircraft registered in the system according to the reservation information is checked according to information in the independent aircraft database (12). If the processor unit (13) detects an independent aircraft suitable for the reservation information, it ensures that it is checked whether there is a predetermined number of reservation requests. The processor unit (13) ensures the generation of independent aircraft flight information if a predetermined number of users is reached. The processor unit (13) ensures that independent aircraft flight information is transmitted to the user via the user interface (11 ). The processor unit (13) ensures that a fare information suitable for the flight information is generated. Fare information is determined according to predetermined criteria on an up-to-date basis. The processor unit (13) ensures that the determined fare is transmitted to the user interface (11 ). The processor unit (13) ensures that the payment page is presented to the user through a payment unit (16) along with the fare information. The processor unit (13) ensures that a seat is reserved for the user on the independent aircraft if the user gives confirmation and pays within a predetermined period of time. It is ensured that the reserved seat is recorded as occupied in the system. If the user does not give confirmation and does not make a payment transaction within the predetermined period of time, the fare can be updated again. Updated prices can be communicated to other users in the queue. The processor unit (13) ensures that the information is recorded in the memory unit (14).

[0031] In an example embodiment of the invention, it is ensured that a user inputs the reservation information for traveling from location A to location B within a certain date and time interval via the mobile application. According to the information input, it is ensured that the independent aircraft with the appropriate characteristics and in the closest location is detected. It is ensured that a flight information is generated according to the detected independent aircraft information. The generated flight information includes information about the independent aircraft such as departure, arrival, personnel information, number of empty seats. According to said information, it is ensured that a fare information is generated. It is ensured that the flight information and fare information are transmitted to the user through the application. If the user confirms the information and performs the payment transactions, it is ensured that a seat is reserved for the user. The transactions are recorded in the memory unit (14) for later use.

[0032] The scope of protection of the invention is specified in the appended claims and cannot be limited to what is described for illustrative purposes in this detailed description. It is clear that a person skilled in the art can produce similar embodiments in the light of what is explained above, without deviating from the main theme of the invention.

[0033] REFERENCE NUMERALS GIVEN IN DRAWING

[0034] 10 Reservation system

[0035] 11 User interface

[0036] 12 Aircraft database

[0037] 13 Processor unit

[0038] 14 Memory unit

[0039] 15 Communication unit

[0040] 16 Payment unit

Claims

CLAIMS1. A reservation system (10) for scheduling an independent aircraft according to a reservation information, comprising a user interface (11), through which a user inputs at least one said reservation information for traveling from a first location to a second location via a client device, characterized in that it comprises an independent aircraft database (12) containing at least one independent aircraft information; comprises a processor unit (13) for receiving reservation information from said user interface (11) and aircraft information from the independent aircraft database (12); said processor unit (13) is configured to;- ensure that the reservation information received from the user interface (11) is checked according to the aircraft information in the independent aircraft database (12),- Ensure the detection of compliance of at least one independent aircraft with the reservation information from the independent aircraft information stored in the independent aircraft database (12),- ensure that a flight information for a determined independent aircraft from the independent aircraft database (12) is generated when a predetermined number of reservation requests from the first location to the second location are received,- ensure that said flight information is shared with users via the user interface (11 ),- ensure that a seat is reserved for the user according to the confirmation received from the user interface (11 ).

2. A reservation system (10) according to claim 1 , characterized in that the processor unit (13) is configured such that it ensures, in the case of receiving a predetermined number of reservation requests from the first location to the second location, after the process step of generating a flight information for a determined independent aircraft from a independent aircraft database (12), a fare information is determined according to the flight information and reservation information.

3. A reservation system (10) according to claim 1 , characterized in that the processor unit (13) is configured to ensure that the fare information along with the flight information is shared with the users through the user interface (11).

4. A reservation system (10) according to claim 1 , characterized in that the processor unit (13) is associated with a payment unit (16) and is configured such that a payment tab is opened in the user interface (11 ) for the payment of the said fare information and the payment transaction is carried out simultaneously with the payment unit (16).

5. A reservation system (10) according to claim 1 , characterized in that the processor unit (13) is configured to ensure that the system registers that the reserved seat is occupied after the process step of reserving a seat for the user according to the confirmation received from the user interface (11).

6. A reservation system (10) according to claim 1 , characterized in that it comprises a memory unit (14) associated with the processor unit (13).

7. A reservation system (10) according to claim 1 , characterized in that it comprises a communication unit (15) associated with the processor unit (13).

8. A reservation system (10) according to claim 1 , characterized in that the reservation information includes at least one route information, a time interval information, and user personal information.

9. A reservation system (10) according to claim 1 , characterized in that the independent aircraft information includes the location of the independent aircraft, its capacity, the technical information of the aircraft, the information about the personnel on board the aircraft.

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