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 Alvarado's
GateLink Validation is a total admission control solution that
seamlessly combines Alvarado's ticket scanning devices, and virtually
any ticketing system, into a reliable, state-of-the-art facility
admission system.
Overview
GateLink Validation provides its many benefits by integrating a powerful SQL
based software application with various Alvarado scanning
hardware devices. GateLink Validation allows real-time, online scanning
of general admission and reserved seat tickets, season passes, and credentials,
even “print at home” tickets.
Unlike proprietary systems, GateLink Validation
does not limit your choice of ticketing options, protecting your
investment in Alvarado admission control hardware and software.
Whether your facility uses a traditional in-house admission system,
web-based ticketing, third-party ticketing company, or even a combination
of methods, GateLink closes the loop between the ticket purchase
and the gate. Integration to your ticketing system is accomplished
through the use of an easy to follow API that allows the ticketing
provider to utilize the full functionality of the GateLink Validation
system.
 How
It Works
As patrons enter the facility, tickets are presented to Alvarado scanning hardware
for validation. The GateLink Validation system reads the bar code, and if valid,
the patron is prompted to enter via a green indicator light and/or color patron
display. If the ticket is invalid, an on screen message explains why the ticket
was rejected. GateLink stores the time and location of each scan. This information
is immediately available to supervisors using a portable terminal, or later,
via customized reports.
In addition to accepting valid tickets, the
GateLink Validation application interface provides several methods
to instantly cancel issued tickets, allowing cancelled tickets
to be rejected at the gate.
This powerful feature not only makes
it easy to deal with lost or stolen tickets, it also makes
it possible to provide your customers with the latest, technology-driven
ticketing options, such as web-based season ticket holder
transfers and resales.
Alvarado's GateLink Validation
system provides instant verification of tickets. Here's a brief
summary of standard features:
- Interfaces with your in-house ticketing
system/ticketing service
- Reduces fraudulent entries and gate
staffing requirements
- Lost or stolen tickets can be cancelled
and reissued
- Handles general admission and reserved
seat tickets
- Allows use of virtually any media;
bar codes, mag stripe, etc.
- Compatible with "print at home" tickets
sold over the Internet
- Integrated patron database
- Generates advanced reports and analysis
- Utilizes open database standards (SQL/ODBC)
- data can be exported to spreadsheets and word processors
Alvarado's GateLink Validation
system can be implemented with a number of options and enhancements,
and is offered with full installation,
training and support.
Please contact us if you'd like to find out more. |
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