Patent ID: 7698210
Filing Date: 2010-04-13
Classification: G06Q,H04L

Abstract:
1. A method of allocating tickets via an auction, comprising transmitting from a computer over a network an auction start date to one or more user terminals before the start date; transmitting from the computer to at least one user terminal a graphical representation of seating for a first venue at which an event is to take place for which tickets are being auctioned, wherein the first venue includes a plurality of seating sections; transmitting to at least one user terminal minimum bid information for the auction; receiving at the computer bid information from at least one user terminal, the bid information including bid price information; determining, via the computer, for at least one bidder, if the at least one bidder provided at least a first type of payment information, and if not, inhibiting the at least one bidder's participation in the ticket auction; and determining, via the computer, if the bid price is unacceptable or acceptable based at least in part on the minimum bid; and identifying via the computer a successful bidder, wherein a ticket is delivered to the successful bidder.