Alvarado's GateLink Validation
is a total admission control
solution that seamlessly
combines Alvarado's scanning
turnstiles, pedestals and
handheld scanners, and
virtually any ticketing system,
into a reliable, state-of-the-art
facility admission system.

• GateLink Validation Datasheet (.PDF - 656KB)

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.

GateLink Validation - Summary of Features

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.