Method and apparatus for network controlled ticket access
The system provides a method and apparatus for providing controlled access to events, premises, transportation, and the like. In one embodiment, the system provides a ticket that is tied to a user and/or a device. The ticket in one embodiment comprises a dynamic link whose privileges and permissions can be controlled by a system controller so that use, re-use, and re-sale of the ticket can be controlled by the issuer and not by a purchaser or user. The system in one embodiment uses a reader/scanner associated with a controlled entrance that can receive tickets via scanning or some other form of electronic communication. In one embodiment, the system uses radio signals, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC (Near Field Communication) from a mobile device to determine if access should be granted.
1. A method of providing a ticket to a ticket holder comprising:
in a ticket generating processing system;
defining the rights associated with a ticket;
determining a device to be associated with the ticket;
creating a dynamic link to a file that represents the ticket;
providing the dynamic link to a ticket holder,
wherein the ticket has a charge that is determined by the location of the user at the ticketed event and the ticket holder is notified if the ticket holder moves to a location that will result in a charge to the ticket holder.
2. The method of claim 1 further including a geolocation limitation on the dynamic link wherein the dynamic link is active in a defined geographic location.
3. The method of claim 1 wherein the ticket cannot be resold without permission of the issuer of the ticket.
4. The method of claim 1 wherein the ticket holder is a member of a private social network.
5. The method of claim 4 wherein the ticket is purchased via the private social network.
6. The method of claim 1 wherein the ticket holder is charged a maximum fee if the device of the ticket holder is not activated during the ticketed event.
7. The method of claim 1 wherein the charge is a rate of price per time period in a location.
8. The method of claim 1 wherein the ticket can be used only once.
9. The method of claim 1 wherein the ticket may be resold in a secondary market with price limits, time limits, and geographical limits defined by a ticket issuer.
10. A method of providing a ticket to a ticket holder comprising:
in a ticket generating processing system;
defining the rights associated with a ticket;
determining a device to be associated with the ticket;
creating a dynamic link to a file that represents the ticket;
providing the dynamic link to a ticket holder;
wherein the ticket may be resold in a secondary market with price limits, time limits, and geographical limits defined by a ticket issuer.