Ticket tracking and refunding system and method

Details Ticket tracking and refunding system and method Ticket tracking and refunding system and method

2007-06-05

2007-06-05

Rimell, Sam (Department: 2164)

Data processing: database and file management or data structures

Database design

Data structure types

C705S005000, C705S006000

Reexamination Certificate

active

09346085

ABSTRACT:
An automated method and system for refunding the unused portion of an electronic ticket are provided. In accordance with the method, an aging period is set and is added to the scheduled departure date of the issued ticket. If the schedules departure date plus the aging date is earlier than the current date, a determination is made as to whether the ticket has been used. If the ticket has not been used, the residual value of the ticket is calculated and a refund is issued.

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