Airport vehicular gate entry access system
US7639844B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 27, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 3, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C2209/41
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of securing airport vehicular gate entries by providing mechanisms to check airport employee escorting a vehicle, as well as vehicle driver and passengers and match them against the TSA NO-FLY and SELECTEE lists. The system provides means of authenticating drivers' licenses, verifying employee status, printing temporary passes, printing a temporary vehicle entry pass and certificate, providing the airport police with a handheld apparatus capable of reading the entry certificate and wirelessly verifying its authenticity. The system provides a method of allowing entry for a group of individuals escorted by an airport employee. The system provides also a method for allowing entry of multiples vehicles, escorted by one airport employee. The system is fully automated and is touch screen capable, thus requiring a minimal amount of human interaction.
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