Title:
QUEUING SYSTEM AND METHODS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2003034350
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A queue control system, and queuing methods for use therewith are disclosed. The queuing system allocates a sequential series of places in a single queue line for an attraction to each patron or group of patrons as they enter the queue. The system permits any one or identified group of patrons to be virtually present or otherwise qualified in the queue as if they are physically present in the queue although they may in fact be physically absent from the queue by retaining the patron's place in the queue through the provision of a virtual position in the queue line or sequence until the patron's position is due to reach the head of that queue line. The system also makes provision for charging the patrons a premium for using designated attractions during predetermined time periods, as well as permitting the patrons to accelerate their progress through the attraction queue therefor.
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Inventors:
MCMANUS JEFF
SIM LEONARD
SIM LEONARD
Application Number:
PCT/IB2002/004711
Publication Date:
June 10, 2004
Filing Date:
October 21, 2002
Export Citation:
Assignee:
LO Q PLC (GB)
International Classes:
G07C11/00; (IPC1-7): G07C11/00
Foreign References:
| US5987421A | 1999-11-16 | |||
| US5541835A | 1996-07-30 | |||
| GB2307324A | 1997-05-21 | |||
| US5502806A | 1996-03-26 |
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