Have been considering an idea for an ACS module and am interested in comments from the community.
I am aware that there is in development a module designed to sell services or events rather than physical products. I wondered whether there would be merit in developing a mechanism of structure to allow for seat or space sales at specific venues.
My initial thoughts:
1) The module would provide the facility for users to set up/ enter venues, thus building a database of venues. In this way over time many public venues would be mapped in the system.
2) Each venue could be defined as have 'n' levels.
3) Each level would be defined as having 'n1' blocks or areas.
4) Each block or area would be either free space (with a max capacity) or seated and defined by x seats and y rows.
5) Specific seats or blocks or levels could have one of the the following properties - available, restricted view, unavailable, (any others that anyone can think of).
6) System would print tickets and take the money using the credit card transaction systems supported by ACS service contracts.
This would enable any community (i.e. amateur dramatics groups, employee recreation groups, schools, colleges, universities and even commercial fringe theatre companies) to sell tickets online for their productions. All they would need to do is register the organisation, map the venue (which mapping would be available in the database for the benefit of other groups and communities), set up payment details and set ticket prices.
Furthermore the system would be ideal for other events, such as charity balls (table plans), trade shows, car boot sales and other public events.
What do you think?
Regards
Richard
