Innovative Patent Aims to Combat Ticket Scalping and Streamline Entry Processes

Tackling Ticket Scalping and Entry Efficiency

As the event industry grows, challenges such as ticket scalping and congestion at entry points have become increasingly pressing. Notably, popular events often see tickets marked up on resale markets, leaving legitimate buyers struggling to obtain tickets at fair prices. Additionally, long wait times during entry, primarily due to QR code scanning processes, compromise attendee experiences and inflate operational costs.

Overview of the Patent Application

The latest patent application addresses these issues by introducing a system that displays two different QR codes on a screen simultaneously, with the codes alternating at regular intervals. Each QR code has a unique expiration time, and as deadlines approach, the codes transition smoothly.

The Mechanics of the System

In practical application, event organizers will set up computers and displays at the venue. On the day of the event, attendees must scan one of the two displayed QR codes using their smartphones. They then access a URL that reveals their electronic ticket on their device. The darkness of each QR code represents the amount of time remaining until expiration; thus, participants are encouraged to scan the darker code for a more seamless entry experience.

Essentially, this innovative setup ensures that event-goers must be present with their own smartphones to enter, vastly reducing the potential for scalping and unauthorized entry.

Key Technical Details

To effectively utilize this technology, attendees must store ticket-related information in their smartphone browsers. The server then verifies this information against the embedded data in the URL to confirm ticket ownership.

Expected Benefits

The introduction of this patent system is anticipated to yield multiple positive outcomes:
1. Prevention of Ticket Scalping: Unlike traditional methods where QR codes appeared on attendees’ devices, risking unauthorized sharing or printing, this new approach requires attendees to scan codes displayed at the venue, ensuring that only legitimate ticket holders can gain access.
2. Reduced Entry Processing Time: Traditional systems often encountered delays due to a variety of issues, such as attendees struggling to locate emails containing QR codes, mistakenly presenting codes from other events, or having difficulty aligning their smartphones with scanners.

This new approach mitigates these problems, allowing for just a single action to complete entry, thereby enhancing the overall efficiency of the process.

Future Prospects

Coregenik Inc. envisions a variety of applications for this patented technology. They plan to develop an entry management system named “GrigoraPass” based on this innovation, available through software licensing. This system will be managed on their servers, complete with an API for users.

Moreover, they are preparing to roll out a service called “Atsumarokka,” a SaaS electronic ticket sales platform expected to adopt a freemium business model. All fundamental features, including the GrigoraPass system, will be free, with a beta version set to launch in June 2025.

Patent Application Details

- Application Number: 2025-038245
- Submission Date: March 11, 2025
- Invention Title: Information Processing System, Information Processing Method, and Server