Patents by Inventor Mark Towfiq

Mark Towfiq has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Digitizing venue maps
    Patent number: 10387806
    Abstract: A system and methods provide for the automatic and computer-assisted generation of vectorized venue maps for event venues, including the outline, location, and label of each section in the venue, each row within each section, and in some cases, each individual seats in each row.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: SeatGeek, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Towfiq, Alan Wada, Yacin Bahi
  • DIGITIZING VENUE MAPS
    Publication number: 20180293519
    Abstract: A system and methods provide for the automatic and computer-assisted generation of vectorized venue maps for event venues, including the outline, location, and label of each section in the venue, each row within each section, and in some cases, each individual seats in each row.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2017
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Mark Towfiq, Alan Wada, Yacin Bahi
  • Digitizing venue maps
    Patent number: 9836706
    Abstract: A system and methods provide for the automatic and computer-assisted generation of vectorized venue maps for event venues, including the outline, location, and label of each section in the venue, each row within each section, and in some cases, each individual seats in each row.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: SeatGeek, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Towfiq, Alan Wada, Yacin Bahi
  • DIGITIZING VENUE MAPS
    Publication number: 20150199620
    Abstract: A system and methods provide for the automatic and computer-assisted generation of vectorized venue maps for event venues, including the outline, location, and label of each section in the venue, each row within each section, and in some cases, each individual seats in each row.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2014
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Inventors: Mark Towfiq, Alan Wada, Yacin Bahi
  • Digitizing venue maps
    Patent number: 8890872
    Abstract: A system and methods provide for the automatic and computer-assisted generation of vectorized venue maps for event venues, including the outline, location, and label of each section in the venue, each row within each section, and in some cases, each individual seats in each row.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: SeatGeek, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Towfiq, Alan Wada, Yacin Bahi
  • System and methods for selecting event tickets
    Patent number: 8494884
    Abstract: A system is provided that enables customers to search for event tickets for purchase. A computer interacts with the user to allow the user to specify criteria for event tickets the user wishes to purchase. The system presents relevant event ticket results, and provides filters for the user to further refine those search results. The user selects an event, and then selects tickets for that event. Ticket availability is shown, with seat locations indicated directly on an interactive venue map. For purchase, the user is directed to the selling ticket provider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Nextag, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew C. Payne, Michael Janes, Mark Towfiq, Rishi Garg, Lisa Pollock Mann, Afshin Shafie, Trung Dung Chi Pham, Zach Saltzberg, Maureen Kelly
  • Digitizing venue maps
    Patent number: 8427510
    Abstract: A system and methods provide for the automatic and computer-assisted generation of vectorized venue maps for event venues, including the outline, location, and label of each section in the venue, each row within each section, and in some cases, each individual seats in each row.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Nextag, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Towfiq, Alan Wada, Yacin Bahi
  • System and method for selecting event tickets
    Patent number: 8090603
    Abstract: A system is provided that enables customers to search for event tickets for purchase. A computer interacts with the user to allow the user to specify criteria for event tickets the user wishes to purchase. The system presents relevant event ticket results, and provides filters for the user to further refine those search results. The user selects an event, and then selects tickets for that event. Ticket availability is shown, with seat locations indicated directly on an interactive venue map. For purchase, the user is directed to the selling ticket provider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: FanSnap, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew C. Payne, Michael Janes, Mark Towfiq, Rishi Garg, Lisa Pollock Mann, Afshin Shafie, Trung Dung Chi Pham, Zach Saltzberg, Maureen Kelly
  • System and methods for selecting event tickets
    Publication number: 20110173032
    Abstract: A system is provided that enables customers to search for event tickets for purchase. A computer interacts with the user to allow the user to specify criteria for event tickets the user wishes to purchase. The system presents relevant event ticket results, and provides filters for the user to further refine those search results. The user selects an event, and then selects tickets for that event. Ticket availability is shown, with seat locations indicated directly on an interactive venue map. For purchase, the user is directed to the selling ticket provider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventors: Andrew C. Payne, Michael Janes, Mark Towfiq, Rishi Garg, Lisa Pollock Mann, Afshin Shafie, Trung Dung Chi Pham, Zach Saltzberg, Maureen Kelly
  • System and methods for selecting event tickets
    Publication number: 20090063206
    Abstract: A system is provided that enables customers to search for event tickets for purchase. A computer interacts with the user to allow the user to specify criteria for event tickets the user wishes to purchase. The system presents relevant event ticket results, and provides filters for the user to further refine those search results. The user selects an event, and then selects tickets for that event. Ticket availability is shown, with seat locations indicated directly on an interactive venue map. For purchase, the user is directed to the selling ticket provider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventors: Andrew C. Payne, Michael Janes, Mark Towfiq, Rishi Garg, Lisa Pollock Mann, Afshin Shafie, Trung Dung Chi Pham, Zach Saltzberg, Maureen Kelly