Methods and systems for computer aided event and venue setup and modeling and interactive maps

Abstract

Described are systems and methods for designing certain aspects of an event venue and for communicating information regarding the event and the event venue to others. Certain embodiments provide a dynamic seat map via which an operator can assign certain characteristics to specific seats and / or seating sections. Certain embodiments generate interactive maps for users, via which information from a plurality of sources may be integrated and visually displayed. The user may specify certain criteria, and the interactive map may identify to the user seats and / or sections that match such criteria. Certain embodiments provide an interactive seat map via which users can select seats and share information.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application claims priority from U.S. Patent Application No. 61 / 355,000, filed Jun. 15, 2010, the content of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.COPYRIGHT RIGHTS[0002]A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material that is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the reproduction by any one of the patent document or the patent disclosure, as it appears in the patent and trademark office patent file or records, but otherwise reserves all copyright rights whatsoever.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]1. Field of the Invention[0004]The present invention is related to computer aided design and to electronic maps, and in particular, to computer aided event and venue setup and to interactive maps.[0005]2. Description of the Related Art[0006]Event ticketing typically involves pricing and selling tickets. Certain conventional techniques statically price event ti...

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Benefits of technology

The patent describes a system and method for creating and selling tickets for events using an interactive ticket map. The system includes a seat map with a definition of sections and seats, and pricing information for each section. The map is displayed on a user terminal and can be interacted with to set a price range for tickets. The system also includes a data interface to receive relationship information about the user, such as their friends, and uses this information to emphasize sections and seats where the user's friends are likely to have tickets. The technical effects of this system include improved user experience, efficient ticket sales, and better utilization of available seating.

Problems solved by technology

Further, using conventional techniques, ticket pricing is often based on insufficient information, resulting in ticket prices that are too high or too low given the actual demand for such tickets.

However, conventional seating maps for venues presented in conjunction with such online sales tend to be static, and fail to adequately provide relevant real time dynamic data.

Further, conventional seating maps fail to provide adequate interfaces for enabling users to quickly locate suitable seats.

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