Centralized Identity Data Distribution for Airport Checkpoints
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Solution Overview
Problem
The multiple recording of identity data at spatially distributed identification control points in security-relevant areas, such as airports, is complex and costly, leading to increased throughput times for individuals passing through multiple checkpoints.
Innovation Solution
A method where identity data is acquired once and transmitted to a central server, allowing it to be displayed at subsequent control points based on queue criteria, using a reference identifier like biometric features for verification, enabling efficient identification across multiple checkpoints.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If identity data is recorded at multiple spatially distributed identification control points, then identification security is improved, but system complexity and personnel costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the identity data recording function into a single centralized location (first identification control point) while distributing the verification function across multiple control points. The central server consolidates identity data from one source and distributes it to multiple verification points, eliminating the need for each control point to independently record and store identity data. This reduces system complexity while maintaining security through centralized data management and distributed verification.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates copies of the recorded identity data and distributes them to multiple identification control points via the central server. Instead of having each control point record original identity data, the system generates and distributes authenticated copies to verification points. This allows multiple control points to perform verification without duplicating the complex recording infrastructure, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining security through centralized authentication of the source data.
2Reliability
If identity data is recorded at multiple spatially distributed identification control points, then identification security is improved, but personnel costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service at the first identification control point where identity data is automatically recorded from travel documents using automated document readers and optical character recognition. This eliminates the need for personnel at the recording point. At verification points, the system automatically retrieves and displays pre-recorded identity data, reducing the need for manual verification personnel. Only minimal staff are needed for exception handling, significantly reducing overall personnel costs while maintaining security through automated processes.
3Reliability
If identity data is recorded at multiple spatially distributed identification control points, then identification security is improved, but throughput time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary recording of identity data at the first identification control point before the traveler reaches subsequent verification points. The central server stores this pre-recorded data and makes it immediately available at all verification points. When a traveler arrives at any control point, their identity data is already recorded and waiting to be displayed, eliminating the time needed for on-site data collection and processing. This preliminary action significantly reduces throughput time while maintaining security through centralized verification of the pre-recorded data.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a method for identifying a person by means of an identification document in an identification system with a plurality of spatially distributed identification control points. The method has a step of detecting (601) an identification data unit by means of the identification document of the person using a first identification control point and a step of preparing (603) the detected identification data unit for a second identification control point according to a waiting line criterion.