Appeal No. 2004-2110
Application No. 09/910,654
The disclosed invention pertains to a method and
apparatus for electronically generating, storing and retrieving
airline ticket agency coupon data.
Representative claim 1 is reproduced as follows:
1. A method for electronically generating,
storing, and retrieving airline ticket agency coupon data,
comprising the steps of:
generating agent coupon data simultaneously with the
printing of an airline ticket;
transmitting and storing said agent coupon data
electronically to and in data storage apparatus;
providing each agent coupon data with an identifier;
storing said agent coupon data in a
director/directory/image file arrangement; and
retrieving said electronically stored agent coupon data and
printing the same in a format of an agent coupon.
The examiner relies on the following references:
Friedes et al. (Friedes) 5,521,966 May 28, 1996
“Field Investigations and Fraud Prevention Program,” Industry
Agents’ Handbook, pp. 1-2, (Section 70.0, 2000 Ed.) (Hereinafter
referred to as IAH).
Prior art submitted by appellant relating to events involving
Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC).
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