The ticket seller was busy talking about tickets via SMS barcode system, which is scanned when going into the gig. Apple, in advance already have this technology and patent.
Patents are called Concert Ticket + system that serves gig saw the number of tickets sold through iTunes. Tickets purchased will be stored in the iPhone, and pointed out to current ticket inspectors would enter the gig.
In addition to the ticket barcode, Apple also provides maps, venue information and seating plan of all would be united in an application, such as services offered iConcertCal.
As reported by Gizmodo, Friday (16/4/2010), this method effectively reduces the amount of paper waste. Especially when considering the number of tickets, such as waste transportation company.
But there is land that is roomy enough for the other ticket retailers. Apple could have tickets to work with our retailers to sell tickets through iTunes, and then sharing the benefits of each.
Although considered a practical and efficient, but such systems are still vulnerable in security matters. For example if you lose your iPhone, the user will lose the virtual ticket bought and difficult to find a replacement. However, in this way inspires a ticket seller to implement a barcode system which is more practical and efficient.
Mon, Apr 19, 2010
Apple