Electronic Ticketing Seating Optimization Algorithm

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Solution Overview

Problem

Live events face challenges such as transportation issues due to drunk driving laws, difficulty in coordinating seating among friends, and vacant seats remaining unsold, leading to a need for a system that enhances the overall experience and efficiency for both consumers and sellers.

Innovation Solution

A computer-implemented method and system that utilizes portable computing devices to optimize seating, coordinate transportation, and facilitate ticket upgrades and sales, including features like electronic ticket management, seating optimization algorithms, and social networking integration for friend coordination.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Object-affected harmful factors

If strict drunk driving laws are enforced, then public safety is improved, but consumers cannot freely enjoy alcoholic beverages at live events

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedrunk driving safetyVSAvoidalcoholic beverage consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

Object-affected harmful factorsVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a designated driver matching system as an intermediary solution. The system connects consumers who need transportation with designated drivers who are willing to drive, thereby enabling alcoholic beverage consumption while maintaining public safety through proper transportation arrangements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system allows consumers to independently find and coordinate with designated drivers through the electronic ticketing platform, eliminating the need for manual coordination and making the process self-service oriented.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Ease of operation

If traditional ticketing systems are used, then ticket sales are straightforward, but consumers cannot easily coordinate seating with friends who live in different geographic places

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveticket purchasingVSAvoidseating coordination

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The electronic ticketing system performs multiple functions: it provides traditional ticketing capabilities while also enabling seating coordination, transportation arrangement, and social networking features, making it a universal platform for live event participation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system acts as an intermediary that connects consumers with friends from different locations, facilitating seating coordination through electronic communication and seat assignment features integrated into the ticketing platform.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Productivity

If all seats are sold at fixed prices, then revenue is maximized, but consumers cannot upgrade or downgrade seats based on their needs

Engineering Contradiction:

Improverevenue generationVSAvoidseat flexibility

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic seat pricing and assignment where consumers can upgrade or downgrade seats based on their needs and preferences. The system allows real-time changes to seat assignments and pricing, transforming the static ticketing model into a dynamic one that adapts to consumer requirements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes parameters such as seat location, view quality, and pricing dynamically based on consumer preferences and availability, allowing flexible upgrades and downgrades while maintaining revenue optimization through strategic pricing adjustments.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

4Device complexity

If manual seat assignment is used, then seating is simple to manage, but dozens or hundreds of vacant seats remain unsold even when consumers arrive at the event

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveseat managementVSAvoidseat utilization

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables consumers to independently find and purchase upgrades for vacant seats through the electronic ticketing platform, eliminating the need for manual seat management by event staff and increasing seat utilization through consumer-driven transactions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system provides real-time feedback on seat availability and pricing, allowing consumers to make informed decisions about seat upgrades based on current conditions, thereby optimizing seat utilization through dynamic market responses.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS11853927B1Method and system for optimizing experiences and/or purchases at live events through virtual electronic tickets on a portable computing device (PCD)

Publication Date: 2023.12.26 SOUTHERN EXPERIENCE

AI summary

A computer implemented method and system includes receiving a request to participate in an electronic seating optimization algorithm and retrieving data about an existing electronic ticket, the data including a location of a seat within a venue. A first list of one or more requests to participate in the electronic seating optimization algorithm may be generated where the first list is ranked in accordance with at least a location of each seat associated with an electronic ticket. Subsequently, a seating optimization algorithm is executed to identify optimal and available seats corresponding to one or more seats from each request to participate. A second list of the one or more requests to participate is generated where the second list is ranked in accordance with the results of the electronic seating optimization algorithm. The location of a seat is then transmitted over a communications network in response to at least one request.