Methods and systems for efficient security screening

a technology of efficient security screening and methods, applied in the field of security checkpoints, can solve the problems of increased inconvenience, inconvenience manifesting itself, increased stress, increased stress, etc., and achieve the effects of improving atmospheric conditions, enhancing security, and enhancing customer experien

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-11-19
SECURITYPOINT HLDG
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[0004]In some embodiments, the systems and methods will provide an enhanced customer experience at security checkpoints by improving atmospheric conditions. In other embodiments, the systems and methods will provide enhanced security at security checkpoints. In further embodiments the systems and methods will provide enhanced security while providing an enhanced customer experience at the security checkpoint. In some embodiments the security checkpoint is a checkpoint for persons about to travel. In some instances a person is passing from a non-secure area into a secure area.

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An unfortunate side-effect of increased security has been, at least so far, increased inconvenience.
The inconvenience manifests itself in various ways, including lost time, confusion, anxiety, increased stress, intimidation, and / or general lack of comfort.

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[0014]In the following paragraphs, the present invention will be described in detail by way of example with reference to the attached drawings. Throughout this description, the preferred embodiment and examples shown should be considered as exemplars, rather than as limitations on the present invention. As used herein, the “present invention” refers to any one of the embodiments of the invention described herein, and any equivalents. Furthermore, reference to various feature(s) of the “present invention” throughout this document does not mean that all claimed embodiments or methods must include the referenced feature(s).

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[0015]A “customer” is a person who is proceeding through a security checkpoint and / or a person who is about to proceed through a checkpoint from a non-secure area to a secure area.

[0016]An “ID identifier” is a document or biometric measure that provides a picture and / or other personal information of the holder sufficient to identify the holder. Examples in...

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Abstract

The present invention relates to systems and methods relating to security checkpoints. In some embodiments the present invention includes a security checkpoint system that is optimized in one or more of design and décor, audio characteristics, and efficiency in passing customers through the security checkpoint and generating revenue with adverting and sponsorships.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit, under 35 U.S.C. §119, of provisional U.S. Application Ser. No. 61 / 040,425, filed Mar. 28, 2008, the entire contents and substance of which is hereby incorporated by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to a security checkpoint. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for efficient and optimized security screening of people and personal belongings at a security checkpoint.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]As various threats to safety have developed and evolved, the importance of security has increased. An unfortunate side-effect of increased security has been, at least so far, increased inconvenience. The inconvenience manifests itself in various ways, including lost time, confusion, anxiety, increased stress, intimidation, and / or general lack of comfort. Security checks often occur at a security checkpoint. Such security checkpoints are now ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G06F7/04
CPCG07C9/00158G07C9/00071G06Q30/0244G07C11/00B64F1/366G06Q50/265G07C9/37G07C9/25
Inventor AMBREFE, JR., JOSEPH T.LINEHAN, DOUGLAS J.
Owner SECURITYPOINT HLDG
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