Random brainstorms

Approach

• Search the AirlineSeatReservationSystem by time/availability...
  • I come in and say "This is when I want to come to the cafe". --> Calendar View
• Search by a specific seat...
  • "I really like that one particular seat by the window and I don't care when I come in -- I just want that seat!"
• Search by scenario...
  • I don't care when I come in next week but I need to get a bunch of seats together (or I need certain amenities).

Showing availability

• by date
• by seat
• by amenities
• by blocks (multiple seats)
• by persona favorites (?)

Admin view

• able to configure a space on the fly:
  • add seats
  • add partitions
  • add reserved seats
  • create walls
  • configure seats/amenities
  • set prices
  • set free space zone

Service offerings/features

• waitlist
• leverage profitable seating layouts (by getting stats over time)
• topical hookups -- tag yourself and find collaborative clusters (overlays with icons -- i.e. occupation, interests, skills)
• tap into linkedin to fill out your profile
• provision resources based on usage... heat, power, a/c, bandwidth
• bidding on seats -- free market (monthly)
• 24 hour trading
• maximize popular identities
• there's value in being able to sit next to cool people
• possible to allow secondary markets... i.e buy a cool seat and resell it on craigslist
• ratings per seat and per person (loudness, a/c, view, etc)
• social incentives (moral, economic, social)
• rules and agents working for you