Screening using a personal identification code

US8234498B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventors

• Michael A. Britti · Lone Tree, US
• Michael Jon Mauseth · Bethesda, US
• Joel R. Springer · Englewood, US
• Robert D. Thornley · Denver, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 25, 2005
• Grant date: Jul 31, 2012
• Expiry date: Oct 8, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC H): Electricity
• CPC primary: H04L63/102
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

A system of screening servers, screener client computers, and screening kiosks distribute an applicant screening process among multiple sites and multiple participants. To facilitate and secure communications of screening results and applicant actions, a personal identification code is provided that identifies individual sets of screening results. In this manner, the applicant is authenticated and can then enter appropriate applicant profile data into a secure screening account, such as via a screening kiosk. Screening results may be generated by the applicant in association with a unique personal identification code. This code can then be communicated to the screener, who can access the screening results along with a recommendation, if desired, by sending the code to a screening server. The screener can also enter appropriate screening information into another secure screening account. Based on these screening results, the screener can make a decision about the application and communicate an applicant action to the application.