Touch panel passenger self-ticketing system

摘要: An automated system for vending airline tickets to credit card purchasers based upon reservation data stored in a central host computer, without the intervention of any ticket agents. A plurality remote terminals each include reader, video monitor, printer, local and an interface permitting communication with computer. The computer terminal reads from inserted causes monitor display alphanumeric graphic inquiries purchaser regarding passenger's reservation. CRT is provided touch input mechanisms enabling passenger respond by placing finger on visual response target. interrogates determine purchaser's displays confirmation purchaser. Upon confirmation, printer generate dispense corresponding sends transaction report immediate revenue accounting.