Biometric Passenger Matching for Boarding Gate Procedure Support

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional systems do not support passenger procedures at the boarding gate effectively, limiting throughput improvements in airports.

Innovation Solution

An information processing apparatus that acquires biometric information from passengers waiting to board, specifies boarding reservation information, and outputs support information for procedures at the boarding gate using the specified information.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If face authentication is implemented at multiple checkpoints, then throughput is improved, but boarding gate procedure support is lacking

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveairport throughputVSAvoidboarding gate procedure support

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The information processing apparatus is designed to perform multiple functions: it not only conducts face authentication for throughput improvement but also provides boarding gate procedure support by displaying reservation information and guiding passengers through necessary procedures. This multi-functional design resolves the contradiction by making the same system adaptable to different operational needs at various airport checkpoints.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adjusts its functionality based on the checkpoint location and passenger needs. At boarding gates, it provides procedure-specific information and support, while at other checkpoints it focuses on authentication. This dynamic adaptation allows the system to maintain both high throughput and procedure support capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Productivity

If biometric information is acquired and processed, then procedure efficiency is improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprocedure efficiencyVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically acquires biometric information, identifies passengers, retrieves reservation data, and displays procedure information without requiring manual intervention. This self-service approach improves procedure efficiency while managing complexity through automation rather than manual processes.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The information processing apparatus acts as an intermediary between the biometric authentication system and the passenger information display system. It bridges these components by processing biometric data and translating it into actionable procedure information, thereby managing system complexity through a dedicated intermediary component.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS20250348798A1Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and storage medium

Publication Date: 2025.11.13 NEC CORP

AI summary

An information processing apparatus in the present invention includes: an acquisition unit that acquires, from a captured image obtained by capturing a passenger who is boarding on an airplane and has not yet passed through a boarding gate corresponding to the airplane, biometric information of the passenger; a specifying unit that specifies boarding reservation information regarding the boarding by using the acquired biometric information; and an output unit that outputs information used for supporting a procedure of the passenger at the boarding gate based on the specified boarding reservation information.