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Automated passenger screening checkpoint

US9047714B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 22, 2011
Grant dateJun 2, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 11, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q10/08
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

As automated screening system and method. A method includes receiving a personal identifier from an individual at an induction kiosk and issuing a scanning unit at the induction kiosk. The method includes associating the scanning unit with the personal identifier and inducting the scanning unit, including at least one item added by the individual, at the induction kiosk. The method includes conveying the scanning unit to an imaging device, and imaging the scanning unit and the item to produce a scanned image. The method includes receiving the personal identifier at a return kiosk and returning the scanning unit and the item to the individual based on the association between the scanning unit and the personal identifier.

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