WO2016134470A1 - Système de paiement pour lieux de divertissement - Google Patents

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WO2016134470A1
WO2016134470A1 PCT/CA2016/050187 CA2016050187W WO2016134470A1 WO 2016134470 A1 WO2016134470 A1 WO 2016134470A1 CA 2016050187 W CA2016050187 W CA 2016050187W WO 2016134470 A1 WO2016134470 A1 WO 2016134470A1
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  • the present disclosure relates to payment systems and particular to payments systems used at large venue events such as music festivals.
  • Radio frequency identifiers have been utilized in bracelet systems however they can be expensive to implement and technically complex.
  • Events such as festivals may require that food and/or drinks be paid for separately from receiving the food or drinks.
  • a patron may purchase food or drink tickets at a first location that can be exchanged when purchasing the food or drinks in order to minimize money exchanges at the point of purchase.
  • Figure 1 depicts a system for purchasing food and/or drinks at an event using a wristband
  • Figure 2 depicts a method for purchasing food and/or drinks at an event
  • Figure 3 depicts a method of enrolling a patron into the system depicted in Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 4 depicts a method of performing a transaction using the system depicted in Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 5 depicts a wristband with bar code
  • Figure 6 depicts a method of alcoholic beverage processing
  • Figure 7 depicts a method of processing merchandise transaction
  • Figure 8 depicts a method of geo-location pre-ordering using a wristband system
  • Figure 9 depicts a method of event access using a wristband
  • Figure 10 depicts a method of enrolling personnel or staff in the system.
  • a system for purchasing a product at an event comprising: a processing unit for executing instructions; a memory unit for storing instructions, which when executed by the processing unit configure the system to: enroll a patron into the system using a unique wristband identifier(ID) associated with a wristband from amongst a plurality of wristbands; process a transaction using a patron's unique wristband identifier received from a computing device coupled to a barcode reader; and update a monetary amount associated with the patron's unique wristband ID following the transaction.
  • ID unique wristband identifier
  • a method for purchasing a product at an event comprising: enrolling a patron at the event into a database associated with an event processing system using a unique wristband identifier(ID) associated with a wristband from amongst a plurality of wristbands; carrying out a transaction using a patron's unique wristband identifier from a plurality of vendors each having a computing device networked to the event processing system at the event, the transaction is associated with the unique wristband ID from a barcode scanner coupled to a respective computing device; and updating a monetary amount associated with the patron's unique wristband ID stored in the event processing system following the transaction.
  • ID unique wristband identifier
  • wristbands may be used to provide access to the event.
  • the wristbands disclosed are typically low-cost and made of paper and/or plastic removing the need for costly RFID bands.
  • the wristbands may be printed in bulk and provided to a patron upon entering the event grounds, or prior to entering the event grounds.
  • the wristbands may also be used to control access to locations within the event. For example, it is common to sell alcohol at events; however, the sale of alcohol must be restricted to those of the legal drinking age.
  • a wristband may be used to indicate that the patron is of the legal drinking age, for example the wristband may be of a particular color or have a particular marking on it to indicate that the patron is of the legal drinking age.
  • the bulk-printed and low cost wristbands may be used to purchase goods at an event.
  • Each wristband is associated with a unique identifier and when a patron enters the event they may be given a wristband.
  • the unique identifier is a scanable code such as a linear bar code or matrix barcode.
  • the patron's identification information including their date of birth, may be associated, for example from their driver's license, and a monetary amount for making purchases provided, such as $20.
  • the system described herein stores the unique wristband ID in association with the patron's ID information and the monetary amount provided.
  • the vendor can scan the patron's wristband using a bar code scanner or smartphone device in order to deduct the purchase amount from the monetary amount associated with the wristband.
  • the system may also be used to provide valuable data with regard to purchasing behaviour of patrons. If the system is provided with event schedule information, the system can correlate the sale of particular items to what particular events, such as what band was playing, were occurring at the time of purchase.
  • FIG. 1 depicts a system for purchasing food and/or drinks at an event.
  • the system 100 comprises a computing system 100 that comprises a processing unit 102 for executing instructions and a memory unit 104 for storing data including instructions to be executed by the processing unit.
  • the computing system 100 further includes an Input/Output (I/O) interface 106 that allows peripherals and other components to be connected to the computing system 100.
  • I/O Input/Output
  • the computing system 100 may be provided as a plurality of interacting physical computers or may utilize network or cloud based computing systems.
  • the physical computers may be located in the same location, for example at the event, or at different locations, such as both at the event and at a remote location.
  • the plurality of computers of the computing system 100 may be communicatively coupled together using wired and/or wireless communication technologies.
  • the computing unit 102 of the computing system 100 may execute instructions stored in the memory unit 104. When the instructions are executed, the computing system 100 is configured to provide various functionality 108.
  • the functionality 108 may include enrollment functionality 1 10 for enrolling a patron into the computing system 100 in order to allow the patron to make subsequent purchases using the wristband as well as purchase functionality 1 12 that allows the patron and vendors to complete a transaction using the wristband of an enrolled patron.
  • the functionality 108 may include analysis functionality 1 14 that allows vendors, event coordinators, sponsors or others to review and analyse the purchase information.
  • the analysis functionality 1 14 may allow purchase information to be correlated to particular events occurring at the event or festival.
  • the analysis functionality 1 14 may correlate particular purchase information for a type of good, such as a type of beverage, with particular music or band being played at the time of purchase. From the collected data correlations between the age group of purchases, the type of product purchased and the entertainment or band playing at the time may be correlated.
  • a barcode scanner 1 16, or optical imaging device is connected to the computing system 100, or to an intermediary system, such as a local computer, smartphone or other scanning device, coupled to a network and then to computing system 100.
  • an intermediary system such as a local computer, smartphone or other scanning device
  • the patron's identification information may be entered into the computing system 100.
  • the patron's ID information may be entered by scanning an ID card 120 such as a driver's license using the scanner 1 16.
  • the scanner 1 16 may retrieve identification information from the ID card 120 including, for example, first name, last name, postal code, and date of birth.
  • the patron's ID information may be manually entered into the computing system 100, for example by event staff.
  • the patron Upon receiving the patron's ID information, the patron provides a monetary amount 122 which the system will associate with the patron's information.
  • the monetary amount may be provided as cash, credit and/or debit transactions.
  • the patron may be provided with a wristband that includes a unique barcode ID.
  • the wristband may be provided to the patron from a plurality of bulk printed low-cost wristbands 124 that each has a unique barcode ID printed thereon.
  • the unique barcode ID of the wristband may be scanned using the scanner 1 16 and then associated with the patron's ID information and provided monetary amount.
  • the associated information may be stored in a database, table, file or other similar structure 126 within, or accessible by, the computing system 100.
  • the database can store patron information such as name address, identification information, alcoholic beverage limits, whether the patron has been denied service and account balance information. In addition preferences for the patron may also be identified to tailor vendor information that is sent to the patron during the vent.
  • a product inventory 127 and pricing can also be stored in the system tracking system, the inventory may be venue or vendor specific. If the wristband may be used to purchase alcohol, or other age-restricted products, the computing system 100, or event staff may verify the patron's ID and age prior to providing the wristband.
  • the computing system 100 may also include one or more input devices for manually entering information as well as one or more display devices for displaying information to event staff and/or patrons.
  • the patron may scan their wristband in order to display the monetary amount associated with the wristband by the computing system 100 in order to ensure the correct monetary amount was entered.
  • Barcode scanning functions performed by scanner 101 may be implemented in a mobile device 101 coupled to system 100 provides at a vendor's location within the event venue.
  • the patron 1 18 may use their wristband 124a to make purchases at the event.
  • the patron selects an item to purchase, depicted as a beer 128.
  • the vendor of the item may scan a barcode associated with the item using a scanner 130 which is connected to the computing system 100 via a network 160.
  • the item's barcode may be a barcode on the item itself or may be located separately from the item, such as on a placard of possible items for purchase and associated barcodes.
  • the item's barcode information is used to determine purchase information, including information indicating the item being purchased as well as the associated price of the item.
  • the vendor may enter the purchase information, including a purchase amount, manually.
  • the wristband 124a of the patron may be scanned by the vendor using scanner 130 and the unique wristband ID used to retrieve the patron's information including a monetary amount associated with the wristband. Assuming that there is a sufficient monetary amount associated with the wristband to cover the purchase of the items, the transaction may proceed and the monetary amount associated with the patron's wristband may be updated in order to reflect the current balance available following the purchase.
  • the computing system 100 may track purchase information such as information on the item being purchased by the patron, the time the purchase was made at, the vendor identifier where the transaction occurred as well as other information that may be required or desired.
  • the computing system 100 may be implemented locally at the venue or remote. Alternatively functions of the system may be distributed across one or more computing devices.
  • the computing system 100 provides a relatively simple means for purchasing goods at events.
  • the process includes scanning a patron's ID card to retrieve identifying information including a date of birth.
  • the patron provides a monetary amount to the event staff and the event staff scans a wristband and provides it the patron.
  • the patron can then purchase goods at the event by scanning the wristband. If the monetary amount associated with a patron's wristband is insufficient to make a purchase, the patron may provide additional money and the monetary amount updated by scanning the patron's wristband.
  • Portions of the functionality 108 may be implemented in a remote, network, or cloud based computer system. For example a smartphone or handheld scanning device may be utilized to capture information from a wristband which is processed by the remote computing system to access database 126.
  • the patron may also utilize a mobile device 160, such as a smartphone or smart watch for verifying transactions on the wristband and pre-ordering food from kiosks within the venue.
  • the mobile device 160 comprises a processor, memory, wireless transceiver and geo-location systems to process and receive data.
  • the mobile device 160 may also have a camera to scan barcodes of a wristband or product barcodes for the particular patron.
  • Figure 2 depicts a method for purchasing food and/or drinks at an event.
  • the method 200 may be implemented in a computing system such as computing system 100 described above.
  • the method 200 enrolls a patron and provides the patron with a wristband (202).
  • the enrollment process associates the patron's identification information, such as name, residence, and date of birth with a monetary amount and a unique barcode ID of the provided information. Both the patron information and the wristband's unique barcode ID may be obtained using a barcode scanner in order to simplify the enrollment process.
  • a purchase transaction may be completed in order to purchase an item using account information associated with a patron's wristband (204).
  • a transaction amount may be entered manually, or determined for example by scanning barcodes associated with the item(s) being purchased.
  • the account information may be retrieved by scanning the patron's wristband and using the unique barcode ID of the wristband to determine a monetary amount associated with the unique barcode ID.
  • the method 200 updates the account information associated with the wristband's unique barcode ID (206). The update may subtract the purchase amount from the current monetary amount associated with the unique barcode ID.
  • Information about the purchase including a time of purchase, a purchase amount, the patron making the purchase as well as any item information available for the purchase, such as items being purchased as well as quantities of the purchased items, may be stored (208).
  • the stored purchase information may be correlated to event schedule information (210) in order to provide marketing insight to vendors, sponsors, event coordinators etc.
  • the event schedule may provide information on particular events taking place at particular times and possibly locations.
  • the event schedule information may be provided prior to the event, during the event or after the event and may be provided at different granularities. For example, at a music festival, the event schedule may indicate what bands are playing on particular stages at particular times. More granular information for one or more of the band may be provided, for example indicating what particular songs the band played at particular times.
  • the event schedule information when correlated with the purchasing information may be used to provide marketing insights related to events that occur at particular time. Purchases by the patrons can then be extrapolated and future purchasing information determined. Alternatively the event schedule may be modified based upon transactions that have occurred at kiosks within the venue in relation to the events that have previously occurred. Additional information may be correlated external factors impacting the venue such as weather conditions at the time of the data collection.
  • FIG 3 depicts a method of enrolling a patron into the system depicted in Figure 1 .
  • the method 300 may be implemented in a computing system such as computing system 100 described above.
  • Patron information is either scanned (302a) from a patron's identification such as a driver's license or manually entered (302b).
  • the patron identification information may include for example the patron's first name, last name, postal code, and date of birth.
  • the patron identification information is received (304), and the date of birth verified (306) to determine if the patron is able to access age- restricted events or locations, such as a beer garden.
  • the patron is determined to be under aged (308) and an appropriate action taken, such as providing an under-age wristband which may be color coded to identify the patron as under aged.
  • the patron's age is verified (Yes at 306), that is the patron is at least of age to access the age-restricted location, the patron may provide a monetary amount (310).
  • the monetary amount may be provided in any manner such as by providing cash and/or by a cash or debit transaction.
  • a barcode ID of a wristband is received (312). The barcode ID is scanned, or captured, from a wristband given to the patron.
  • the barcode ID of the wristband can be scanned subsequent to securing the wristband to the patron's wrist in order to prevent the patron from giving the wristband to another patron, such as an underage patron.
  • the patron identification information and the monetary amount is associated with the received unique barcode ID of the wristband (314) and the associated information stored to a database or similar structure (316).
  • the patron may scan their wristband and view the associated monetary amount on a display. Once enrolled, the patron may use the wristband to make purchases at the event.
  • the information associated with the wristband may also be published to a website to enable the patron to access information regarding the remaining money associated with the wristband.
  • a smartphone application may be provided to enable user or patron access to information associated with the wristband.
  • the application may be associated with the particular event or vendor system.
  • the website or application may also allow the user to add additional money to the account associated with the wristband once the initial age verification has occurred during wristband association.
  • the smartphone may allow manual entry of the barcode information or utilize the camera of the smartphone to identify the bar code number.
  • Figure 4 depicts a method of performing a transaction using the system depicted in Figure 1 .
  • the method 400 may be implemented in a computing system such as computing system 100 described above.
  • a patron may select items to be purchased, such as one or more food or beverage items.
  • the item selections are received and a monetary amount of the selected items to be purchased is determined (402).
  • the item selections may be received by scanning barcodes associated with the selected items or by manually entering the selected items.
  • the barcodes associated with the items may be located on the items themselves or may be located on a placard, card or table of items that can be purchased.
  • the placard, card or table may provide an indication, such as a picture or text, of an item that can be purchased and an associated barcode.
  • the placard, card or table may also include additional control barcodes, for example for removing the previously selected item, resetting or clearing a transaction, etc.
  • a wristband barcode ID is received, for example by scanning a patron's wristband (404). It is determined if the received wristband barcode ID is located in the system's database (406). If the wristband barcode ID is not in the database (No at 406), the wristband has not been enrolled and the transaction is denied (408). If the wristband barcode ID is in the database (Yes at 406), it is determined if the associated date of birth has been verified (410).
  • the item being purchased is an age-restricted item such as an alcoholic beverage; however, if the item being purchased is not age- restricted for example a non-alcoholic beverage, the age verification may be skipped. If the associated date of birth is not verified (No at 410), that is the patron's age is not sufficient to purchase the desired item, the transaction is denied (408). If the patron's date of birth is verified (Yes at 410), the monetary amount associated with scanned wristband barcode ID is retrieved (412) and it is determined if there is sufficient monetary amount to make the purchase (414). If there is not a sufficient monetary amount associated with the wristband barcode ID to purchase the selected items, the transaction is denied (408).
  • the transaction proceeds and the selection amount of the transaction is subtracted from the patron's monetary amount (416) and the monetary amount associated with the patron's wristband barcode ID is updated (418).
  • the purchase information is stored (420), which may include information on the items purchased, the purchase amount, patron information, purchase time, vendor ID, or an identification of a terminal used to carry out the transaction.
  • the scanning of the barcodes may utilize a barcode reader such as a handheld barcode scanner, a scanner connected to a personal computer, a scanner connected to a smartphone or the camera of a smartphone may be utilized to capture and process the bardcode information.
  • the scanner may be a pen-type reader, laser scanner, CCD reader, camera based reader, video based reader, smartphone or cellphone camera.
  • the wrist band may be provided in a sheet type format having multiple wristbands 500, 502, and 504 which may be detached by perforations along the edge of each band.
  • the wrist band 500 may have visual identification that the age has been verified either in written form and/or colour or other visually identifying graphic.
  • An advertisement or sponsor may also be identified.
  • a barcode 520 is printed on the band and is unique to the event.
  • a sequential value may also be associated with the wristband 522 to provide verification of the issuance of the wristband against the bar code.
  • Each wristband has an adhesive backing such that one end can be attached to the other. The wristband can provide visual identification when the band has been removed or torn.
  • Figure 6 depicts a method of alcoholic beverage processing at a venue.
  • the method 600 may be implemented in a computing system such as computing system 100 described above.
  • a patron's wristband is scanned (602) by a handheld scanner and received by a device connected to, or remotely accessed by, a device operating the scanner such as a personal computer or mobile device.
  • Data associated with the scanned barcode is retrieved (604).
  • Validation of drinking verification is then display (606) on the device to identify if the associated patron is allowed to purchase alcoholic beverages based upon age verification.
  • Patron information can then be displayed on the device (608) such as name, date of birth and current cash balance associated with the wristband. It can then be determined if the patron is over a drink threshold associated with the wristband (610).
  • the threshold may define a limit on the number of drinks that may be purchased that may be determined by the venue or by the patron when adding cash to the wristband. If the patron is below the limit (NO at 610), a secondary verification can be performed by the bartender by verifying intoxication of a patron either through interaction or electronic means such as alcohol level tester. If the secondary verification is passed (YES at 612) the alcoholic beverage is scanned (614), or multiple beverages may be scanned and may be limited to the threshold, and then a process order scan is received (616). The closing balance for the transaction or confirmation of the transaction completed can be displayed (618). An inventory associated with the alcoholic beverages can then be updated (620).
  • the alcoholic beverage denied flag is set (620) and further transactions are denied until a reset timer expires (622). If the secondary verification does not pass (NO at 612), the vendor can scan an alcohol denied barcode (626) and the alcohol denied flag can be set (628) in the database and the transaction is aborted and further transactions not processed until the timer expires (622). Additionally or alternatively the alcohol denied flag may be set when the purchase limit is reached.
  • Figure 7 depicts a method of processing merchandise transaction.
  • the method 700 may be implemented in a computing system such as computing system 100 described above using information received from a vendor computing device.
  • the barcode of a patron's wristband is scanned (702).
  • the data associated with the wristband is retrieved (704) and can be displayed on the device (706).
  • the merchandise can then be scanned (708) and a process order scan is then received (710). If the balance associated with the account is exceeded (YES at 712) the transaction is aborted (718). If the balance is not exceeded (NO at 712) the amount is then deducted from the account and purchase details can be displayed on the device (714).
  • the inventory is then updated (716).
  • FIG 8 depicts a method of geo-location pre-ordering using a wristband system.
  • the method 800 may be implemented in a computing system such as system 100 or mobile device 160, or a combination therein.
  • An application on the mobile device is associated with a wristband associated with a patron (802). If the patron selects to use geo- location (YES at 804) geo-location functionality is activated on the device (820).
  • Geo- location may be performed by a global positioning system (GPS) receiver, Wi-FiTM positioning or other positioning techniques.
  • GPS global positioning system
  • Wi-FiTM Wi-FiTM positioning
  • the geo-location may also be activated by detection of a particular Wi-FiTM network. Once geo-location is activated geo-fences can be defined around vendors within a venue (822).
  • a notification can be displayed on the mobile device (824) or peripheral device such as a smart watch. If geo-location is not activated (NO at 804) a list of vendors may be displayed on the device for selection by the patron (806). Once a selection of a vendor is received (808) a selection of products available at the vendor are displayed for the patron, or one or more offers are displayed to the patron. The patron can then select a product or offer (810) for pre-order at the vendor kiosk. The order is processed (812) and a confirmation can be provided which may identify a time or location to pick up the order at the associated kiosk (814). The vendor is also sent details of the order (816).
  • the vendor When the patron goes to pick up the order the vendor then scans the wristband associated with the account to receive confirmation of the patron (818). The associated inventory can then be updated and account of the patron is updated (820). If geo-location is being utilized the patron may override the selection of the kiosk at any time for manual selection of kiosks to pre-order from.
  • FIG. 9 depicts a method of event access using a wristband.
  • the method 900 may be implemented in a computing system such as computing system 100 described above.
  • Venue payment is processed (902) by either pre-paid venue access or on site and associated with a wristband barcode.
  • the identification presented by the patron is scanned, either from a bar code or by photo-recognition of the piece of identification (904).
  • the identification may utilize a two dimensional (2D) barcode containing birthdate information or may contain an identifier used to look up or determine the required information.
  • the birthdate of the patron is verified (906). If the patron is verified to be above the legal drinking age (908) the wristband that has been scanned can be linked to the patron (910).
  • the patron can be linked to an underage wristband which would not allow alcoholic purchases. Credit amounts can then be associated with a wristband (914). The data associated with the wristband can then be replicated to a local or cloud server (918). The balance can be verified on a mobile device (920) by the patron. Transactions can then be processed at kiosks at the venue (922). Turnstiles at the venue may be connected to the system via wireless network to allow tracking of in/out data at venue entrance. The tracking at the venue entrance allows only one unique barcode to enter, stopping fraudulent wristbands being utilized in vendor transactions.
  • Figure 10 shows a method of enrolling venue personnel or staff performed by the system 100.
  • the method 1000 is utilized to verify workers at the venue in particular verification of personnel capable of vending alcoholic beverages. Details on the worker is received (1002), such as for example name, address, social insurance number etc. If the person is to be serving alcohol (YES at 1004) verification is performed to confirm that the worker has been certified to be allowed to serve alcohol (1006). The verification process may require scanning of identification or communication with an external network to determine certification of the worker.
  • a vendor wristband is then associated with the patron and stored in the database (1008). The worker, now bartender, can then subsequently log-on to the system (1010) and be provided access to bartending functions (1012).
  • the bartender log-offs the system by a barcode scan (1014) shift information associated with the bartender can then be updated.
  • the personnel is not a bartender but a volunteer or non-alcoholic vendor (NO at 1004) the vendor/volunteer can be associated with a wristband (1020) which is linked to the personal details of the worker (1022).
  • the wristband logon is scanned (1024) the associated worker is determined (1026) and functions in the system are associated with the worker (1028).
  • Personnel information can then subsequently be updated when a log-off scan is received (1030).
  • Tasks or transactions performed by the vendor may be identified by the scanning of a barcode associated with an item or a task. For example a beverage is associated with a particular barcode or item number.
  • function such as verifying identification or denying service can also be identified by a barcode scan.
  • the system can enroll a patron in the system can receive the patron information including an indication of a date of birth of the patron and an identifier associated with the patron; receive an indication of the monetary amount provided by the patron; receiving the barcode information of the unique wristband identifier (ID); and store the unique wristband ID in association with the patron information and the indication of the monetary amount.
  • carrying out the transaction can receive an indication of one or more items to be purchased each item associated with a barcode identifier; receiving the patron's unique wristband ID; retrieve the indication of the monetary amount stored in association with the patron's unique ID; and update the indication of the monetary amount stored in association with the patron's unique ID by subtracting a purchase amount of the one or more items to be purchased.
  • the transaction may also store purchase information comprising a time of purchase and information of the one or more items to be purchased.
  • event schedule information may be used to correlate events occurring at the time of purchase at the venue to the purchase of the one or more items to be purchased.
  • the system can receive geo-location information from a mobile device associated with the patron; determine vendors in proximity to the geo- location information; send vendor information to mobile device; receive selection of products from one of the vendors; process transaction using the patron's account associated with the mobile device; and send confirmation of the mobile device that the pre-order is completed.
  • a notification can be sent of the transaction to a computing device associated with the vendor; a scan of the patron's unique wristband identifier can be received and completion of transaction can be confirmed.
  • the system can further send a list of vendors at venue to a mobile device; receive selection of products from one of the vendors; process transaction using the patron's account associated with the mobile device; and send confirmation of the mobile device that the pre-order is completed.
  • the system may also send notification of the transaction to the vendor; receive a scan of the patron's unique wristband identifier; confirm completion of transaction.
  • the system can scan identification associated with a worker associated with a vendor at the event; determine age of the worker from the scanned identification; verify authorization of worker to dispense alcoholic beverages at event; and associate a wristband with the worker when authorization has been verified.
  • the system can process the transaction using a patron's unique wristband identifier for an alcoholic beverage the system further performs: verify that the patron associated unique wristband identifier has been verified to be of drinking age; verify a drink threshold associated with the patron; wherein the transaction is denied if the patron is over the drink threshold; and wherein the transaction is processed when the patron is below the drink threshold.
  • the system prompts for secondary verification by the vendor before proceeding with the transaction. If the system receives an alcohol denied scan from a vendor, the system associates an alcohol denied flag with the patron prohibiting the purchase of alcohol from other vendors at the venue.
  • the method further comprises enrolling a patron further comprises: receiving the patron information including an indication of a date of birth of the patron and an identifier associated with the patron; receiving an indication of the monetary amount provided by the patron; receiving the barcode information of the unique wristband identifier (ID); and storing the unique wristband ID in association with the patron information and the indication of the monetary amount.
  • the method further comprising carrying out the transaction comprises: receiving an indication of one or more items to be purchased; receiving the patron's unique wristband ID; retrieving the indication of the monetary amount stored in association with the patron's unique ID; and updating the indication of the monetary amount stored in association with the patron's unique ID by subtracting a purchase amount of the one or more items to be purchased.
  • the method further comprising carrying out the transaction further comprises: storing purchase information comprising a time of purchase and information of the one or more items to be purchased.
  • the method further comprises receiving event schedule information; correlating purchase information with time of events defined in the schedule.
  • the event schedule information identifies an artist performing at the venue and the time of the performance.
  • the method further comprises receiving geo-location information from a mobile device associated with the patron; determining vendors in proximity to the geo-location information; sending vendor information to mobile device; receiving selection of products from one of the vendors; processing transaction using the patron's account associated with the mobile device; and sending confirmation of the mobile device that the pre-order is completed.
  • the method further comprises sending notification of the transaction to a computing device associated with the vendor; receiving a scan of the patron's unique wristband identifier; confirming completion of transaction.
  • the method further comprises sending a list of vendors at venue to a mobile device; receiving selection of products from one of the vendors; processing transaction using the patron's account associated with the mobile device; and sending confirmation of the mobile device that the pre-order is completed.
  • the method further comprises sending notification of the transaction to the vendor; receiving a scan of the patron's unique wristband identifier; confirming completion of transaction.
  • the method further comprises scanning identification associated with a worker associated with a vendor at the event; determining age of the worker from the scanned identification; verifying authorization of worker to dispense alcoholic beverages at event; and associating a wristband with the worker when authorization has been verified.
  • the method further comprises when processing the transaction using a patron's unique wristband identifier for an alcoholic beverage the method further comprising: verifying that the patron associated unique wristband identifier has been verified to be of drinking age; verifying a drink threshold associated with the patron; wherein the transaction is denied if the patron is over the drink threshold; wherein the transaction is processed when the patron is below the drink threshold.
  • the method further comprises wherein when the patron is below the drink threshold the a prompt for a secondary verification by the vendor is sent before proceeding with the transaction.
  • an alcohol denied scan is received from a vendor
  • the event processing system associates an alcohol denied flag with the patron prohibiting the purchase of alcohol from other vendors at the venue.

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L'invention concerne un système d'achat d'articles lors d'événements tels que des festivals de musique, qui permet à un client de s'inscrire dans le système par le balayage de l'ID du client et d'un bracelet muni d'un ID à code à barres unique. Une somme d'argent fournie par le client peut être associée à l'ID du bracelet. Lorsque le client fait des achats sur le lieu de l'événement, le bracelet du client peut être balayé afin de tenir à jour le solde associé au bracelet.
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