Multi-Destination Travel Itinerary Planning Interface
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current computer-based trip planning systems require users to restart the booking process for intra-trip date and time changes, and user interfaces are not intuitive for planning complex itineraries involving multiple destinations.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method using a graphical user interface that displays a map and calendar, allowing users to select and modify destinations and travel products in real-time, with simultaneous updates of pricing and availability information, enabling intuitive planning and booking of complex travel itineraries.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If users make intra-trip date and time changes in current systems, then the booking process must be restarted, but this increases loss of time and reduces productivity
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically updates travel itinerary information in real-time as users modify dates and times. The interface automatically recalculates pricing, availability, and itinerary details without requiring users to restart the booking process, enabling continuous modification of travel plans.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides immediate feedback to users when they make changes to their travel itinerary. Pricing, availability, and itinerary details are automatically updated and displayed in real-time, allowing users to see the impact of their modifications instantly and continue making adjustments without interruption.
2Ease of operation
If current travel planning interfaces are used for multi-destination trips, then basic booking is possible, but the user interface is not intuitive and increases device complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The system displays multiple destinations and travel details in a single chronological view rather than requiring separate pages or screens for each destination. The interface presents a comprehensive timeline that shows all travel segments, accommodations, and activities in sequence, making complex multi-destination planning intuitive and manageable.
Solution Approach 2:
The travel planning system handles multiple destinations, date modifications, pricing calculations, and itinerary adjustments within a single unified interface. The system universally manages all aspects of complex travel planning without requiring users to switch between different tools or interfaces.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to computer-based methods for preparing multi-destination travel itineraries. The invention includes the use of a graphical interface which permits a consumer to readily make changes to an itinerary.