AU2019100324A4 - Transfer Travel Bookings Systems - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention discloses a system and method for selling, transferring and purchasing of unused, prepaid or nonrefundable travel plans. The system allows the user to sell plans through simple click and go interface where all the related verifications and change in new bookings will be done through the system. The user who is interested in purchasing the travel plan can get benefited by buying the plan at lower rates while no inconvenience of managing a new booking.

Description

BACKGROUND

Field of the Invention:

[0001] The present invention is, travel reservation support system for supporting the travel reservations by utilizing a Web site, and travel reservation method where the user can sell their travel plans.

Description of the Related Art:

[0002] ATravel reservation and information planning system bearing Canadian patent 2,279,191C is issued to DELORME PUBLISHING COMPANY Inc. The patent discloses a computerized travel reservation information and planning system (203) that generates map ticket output in various media, for guidance and transactions enroute. Such travel plan output (227) includes related maps, building layouts, itineraries, topical information and/or travel transactions or arrangements such as transport, lodging or performance tickets, hotel, meal or car rental reservations and other goods/services offers, or price discount or extra service coupons.

WHERE?, WHO/WHAT?, WHEN? and HOW? input menus enable flexible user inquiries accessing selectable geographic (221), topical (213), temporal (223) and transactional (217) data records and relational processing. Sub-menus provide further capabilities: e.g. computer routing, topical searching and explorations; browsing or software searches of events calendars, almanacs, appointment books, plus related itinerary shaping/scheduling tasks; trip cost accounting and budgeting issues, plus travel arrangement availabilities or other goods/services offers. Online communications links access (231) updated or supplemental information on places, times, topics.

[0003] A Multiple currency travel reservation information management system and method bearing US patent 5,644,721A is issued to AMADEUS NORTH AMERICA Inc. The patent discloses

2019100324 27 Mar 2019 methods and system for effecting the consolidation of travel reservation information including bookings and ticketing using different currencies is disclosed. Specifically, a method is disclosed in which travel reservation information is generated in a computer reservation system (CRS), the prices of which are represented in a predetermined global currency, and subsequently stored in a global data storage medium, such as a database. The information generated from the CRS can be pre-ticketed or ticketed. The information can be generated from more than one CRS. The system that is disclosed includes a global data storage medium, in which pricing information regarding travel reservations generated in at least one CRS is represent in a global currency and is stored. Each CRS is accessed by at least one locally operated computer system to generate the travel reservation information.

[0004] A Travel reservation support system, travel reservation method and server device bearing Japanese patent 2006146439A is issued to Junichi Goto, The patent aims to provide a travel reservation support system for sharply increasing the degree of freedom of the selection of a user by using a Web site, and for reserving a low cost package tour in a short time based on excellent operability. <P>SOLUTION: A server device 10 in a travel reservation support system presents candidate transportation information and candidate accommodation information retrieved as candidates to a user in the form of a list arranged like a matrix. Also, the server device 10 makes an inquiry about empty seats for each of public transports displayed in the candidate public transport information and ends the inquiry when any empty seat is found, and makes an inquiry about the empty rooms of the accommodations displayed in the candidate accommodation information according to the inquiry about the empty seat from the user. Then, the server device 10 performs comprehensive charge calculation in the units of total number of travel person based on the combination of the transportations and the accommodations selected by the user.

[0005] A system and method for managing booking and expensing of travel products and services bearing US patent 2,008,012,6143Al is issued to Concur Technologies Inc. The present invention

2019100324 27 Mar 2019 discloses a system and method for booking and expensing travel products and services utilizing multiple data sources and presenting information pulled from the multiple data sources in one user-friendly format. The following features are included: graphical city selection; policy enforcement; request and approval queues: inbrowser agent support; request prioritization; email confirmation and integration; data incorporation into expense reports; and expense report audits. For example, an employee books a ticket, has the booking approved by a manager if needed, receives email confirmation and integrates the booking information into the employee's calendar. The employee also submits, for example, the booking information into an expense report, which can be audited by an employer.

[0006] A method and system for providing travel reservation and related services bearing PCT patent WO2,000,0526,01A1 is issued to Gregory E. Lykiardopoulos, Richard J. Markowitz, Gary M. Mansperger. The present invention relates to a method and system for providing travel reservation and related services via a computer network (16) on a dynamic and distributed basis. The present system includes a central server (10) which controls access to a number of travel service provider systems. The access control is achieved by maintaining a pool of global terminal identifiers which is assigned to a user to access a travel service provider system only when access is needed. The central server further provides a user interface which allows a user to communicate with other travel service provider systems without knowing and using any of their specific command codes. Data exchanged between the user and the travel service provider systems are automatically translated by the central server to facilitate communication. The central server further allows a user to book travel, print tickets and itineraries at any desired location, meet regulatory requirements and perform accounting tasks.

[0007] A method and system for automatically planning, booking, and calendaring travel arrangements bearing US patent 20030023463A1 is issued to RED BRANCH TECHNOLOGIES Inc. The patent discloses a system for automatically planning, booking and calendaring travel arrangements includes a data storage device, a booking engine, an output device and a processor. Maintained in the storage device is a database of user profile information. The processor receives

2019100324 27 Mar 2019 a travel request input including travel request data gathered from a user's calendar application. The stored user profile information and the travel request data is used to automatically formulate a travel request in response to the travel request input. The travel request includes airline, hotel and rental car reservation information. A travel query file is automatically created from the travel request. The creation of the travel query file includes: automatically executing an air booking process, based on at least two categories of user preference information selected from the categories of lowest price, arrival/departure time, airline, non-stop, duration, alternate airports and full fare automobile upgrades; automatically executing a car booking process; and automatically executing a hotel booking process. The travel query file is submitted to the booking engine for creating a travel request query. The travel request query is submitted to a travel distribution system for retrieving air, car and hotel availability information. Retrieved air, car and hotel availability information is used to create a suggested travel itinerary, which is outputted for display. The suggested travel itinerary can be manually changed or confirmed. The confirmed travel itinerary can be processed to automatically create and store appointment events in a user's calendar application.

[0008] A Travel Monitoring bearing US 2,008,031,980,8A1 is issued to TRI-PEN TRAVELMASTER TECHNOLOGIES LLC. The patent discloses a Corporate Travel Management & Cost Consolidation system where each member of the Corporation's Travel Management Team, Corporate Executives and each Corporate Traveler uses a single terminal to view, and analyze Travel and Credit Card information from and to conduct travel and card transactions with two or more GDS, Travel Agency and by Credit Card Companies or other comparable ATDSs, alone or in combination with one or more types of electronic travel and card data. Travel and Credit Card information and processes the transactions are placed into a single integrated format. Travel Master aggregates

2019100324 27 Mar 2019 travel-booking information from each and every GDS, Travel Agency, and Credit Card Company or other vendors utilized by the corporation, including security, PNR identification, and pricing information. Booked travel and ask prices from participating GDS, Travel Agency, and Credit Card Companies may be integrated into the display. The combined information is displayed to a customer with standard views then sorted by price, volume, and other available attributes as desired by the customer. Each client is forwarded travel and card booking and payment information from only those GDSs, Travel Agencies, and Credit Card Companies that the customer is contracted with and thus entitled to receive.

[0009] There are multiple solutions that have been presented in prior art regarding travel management system. However, the prior method does not present a solution to the user the travel plan is purchased. The user is allowed to make changes in his/her travel dates with additional cost. But still no system has been presented which is able to provide user a platform where they can sell their un-availed travel packages. The current system aims to provides user with a platform where they can sell their package and can get their money back if plan isn't utilized. The current system provides its own methods of verification of travel plans and further bookings updating for new user.

[0010] None of the previous inventions and patents, taken either singly or in combination, is seen to describe the instant invention as claimed. Hence, the inventor of the present invention proposes to resolve and surmount existent technical difficulties to eliminate the aforementioned shortcomings of prior art.

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SUMMARY [0011] In light of the disadvantages of the prior art, the following summary is provided to facilitate an understanding of some of the innovative features unique to the present invention and is not intended to be a full description. A full appreciation of the various aspects of the invention can be gained by taking the entire specification, claims, drawings, and abstract as a whole.

[0012] The objective of the invention is to provide a system and procedure for providing a platform where users can sell their un availed booking.

[0013] More specifically, it is the principal object of this invention to provide an ease of use for people to sell their old package plan and exchange with a new plan at lower price.

[0014] The object of the invention is further to provide a system which can authenticate the user plan with respective agent.

[0015] According to another aspect of the invention, it is also the objective of the invention to provide a plan where the plans can be purchased through secure payment method.

[0016] It is also a feature of the invention to provide a system which can get the updated travel plan for the user who has purchased the package.

[0017] It is also the objective of the invention to provide an efficient system for selling and buying the travel plans.

[0018] According to another aspect of the invention, the present invention also proposes to present a simple and easy way to buy and sell travel plans.

2019100324 27 Mar 2019 [0019] It is also the provision made by the present invention to present a system which is developed in keeping with the guidelines established hereby to offer enhanced user friendliness through its features.

[0020] It is the object of current invention to provide an application which has a simple interface and is compatible with IOS and Android phones.

[0021] Other aspects, advantages and novel features of the present invention will become apparent from the detailed description of the invention when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0022] This Summary is provided merely for purposes of summarizing some example embodiments, so as to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the subject matter described herein. Accordingly, it will be appreciated that the above-described features are merely examples and should not be construed to narrow the scope or spirit of the subject matter described herein in any way. Other features, aspects, and advantages of the subject matter described herein will become apparent from the following Detailed Description, Figures, and Claims.

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION [0023] Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment are provided herein. It is to be understood, however, that the present invention may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed system, structure or manner.

[0024] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. As used herein, the term and/or includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. As used herein, the singular forms a, an, and the are intended to include the plural forms as well as the singular forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms comprises and/or comprising, when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.

[0025] The present invention is directed to an online market place allowing users to sell or purchase prepaid or nonrefundable travel plans.

2019100324 27 Mar 2019 [0026] The present invention discloses an online marketplace allowing users to sell prepaid or nonrefundable travel plans. This can include tickets, accommodation, tours and transit tickets that are no longer required. The current inventions aims to provide a system which allows the users to recover some of their funds by selling to other users who want may be looking for travel plans in that location at that desired time.

[0027] The current invention as per its preferred embodiments provide a system where the user has prepaid or nonrefundable travel plans which he/she doesn't intend to use. The user can sign up at the website and provide all the information including his/her complete details, booking number and all other related information.

[0028] The system as per its further embodiments will approve the booking information once it will get the necessary confirmation from respective service provider. In this case it can be airline, travel agent, hotel or so on. Once the information is confirmed the users listing on the website will be displayed and it will be shown available to anyone who browses through the website.

[0029] The system as per its further embodiments allow the user to purchase the required travel plan. This purchase is done through the secured payment system where the money is held in escrow until necessary identification checks are completed.

[0030] The system as per its additional embodiments allow to connect to travel provider and change transfer the travel into the new user's name and related details. Once this is achieved the new user receives the booking information that the transfer has been completed. Once the new user uses the travel successfully, the money paid from the purchasing end held in escrow will be transferred to the original user. This will be done after 3 days of using the travel plans.

2019100324 27 Mar 2019 [0031] While a specific embodiment has been shown and described, many variations are possible. With time, additional features may be employed. The particular shape or configuration of the platform or the interior configuration may be changed to suit the system or equipment with which it is used.

[0032] Having described the invention in detail, those skilled in the art will appreciate that modifications may be made to the invention without departing from its spirit. Therefore, it is not intended that the scope of the invention be limited to the specific embodiment illustrated and described. Rather, it is intended that the scope of this invention be determined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0033] The Abstract of the Disclosure is provided to allow the reader to quickly ascertain the nature of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. In addition, in the foregoing Detailed Description, it can be seen that various features are grouped together in various embodiments for the purpose of streamlining the disclosure. This method of disclosure is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention that the claimed embodiments require more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as the following claims reflect, inventive subject matter lies in less than all features of a single disclosed embodiment. Thus, the following claims are hereby incorporated into the Detailed Description, with each claim standing on its own as a separately claimed subject matter.

Claims (1)

1. Claim I: A system and method presented for transferring travel bookings where:

   • a server/application to display on the user's output screen, • providing an end user interface on the user's device, • providing said website for running on mobile devices, laptops or desktop screen, • a user terminal, • means for collecting information especially via enabled location services from said end user by a display of one or more screens of selectable information at the beginning of execution of the application, • whereby said website or server will collect travel booking information directly from said end user.

   Claim II: The method of claim 1; further including means for saving the collected information on said mobile device, desktop or laptop and transmitting this information to receiving server.

   • The method of claim 1; used so that the collected travel information will be verified from the specified travel agents or companies.

   • The method of claim 1; providing system for user to view and purchase the required travel plan.

   2019100324 27 Mar 2019 • The method of claim 1; presenting the user a safe and secured financial transaction mode to purchase the travel plan.

   Claim III: The method of claim 1; where the server will send the information to the travel agents for updated bookings.