Abstract: A system includes a kiosk configured to collect information associated with a traveler. The information includes information from a passport of the traveler, a photograph of the traveler, and travel-related information associated with the traveler. The system also includes a camera configured to obtain an image of the traveler approaching or within a specified portion of a customs/border enforcement area. The system further includes at least one computing device configured to receive the information from the kiosk, provide at least a portion of the information to an external system, and receive a disposition code from the external system. The disposition code identifies whether the traveler is allowed to pass the customs/border enforcement area. The at least one computing device is also configured to receive the image, perform facial recognition to identify the traveler, and provide at least some of the information to an agent associated with the customs/border enforcement area.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 31, 2020
Date of Patent:
April 26, 2022
Assignee:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board
Inventors:
John M. Parrish, Kelly C. Tuggle, Jason Stauty
Abstract: A method includes receiving, at a portable device, information associated with a traveler. The information includes information from a passport of the traveler, a photograph of the traveler, and travel-related information associated with the traveler. The method also includes wirelessly transmitting at least a portion of the information to an external system and receiving a disposition code from the external system. The disposition code indicates whether the traveler is allowed to pass a customs/border enforcement area or is required to enter the customs/border enforcement area for additional processing. The method further includes presenting the disposition code or information associated with the disposition code on a display of the portable device.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 31, 2016
Date of Patent:
October 13, 2020
Assignee:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board
Inventors:
John M. Parrish, Kelly C. Tuggle, Stephen Shaffer
Abstract: A method, system and computer readable medium are capable of identifying information to display. The method includes identifying a location of a display device. The method includes identifying, in response to a user input, places within a predetermined distance of the location of the display device. The method includes identifying current information about items or services available at the identified places. The method includes displaying, on the display device, the current information about the items or services available at the identified places within the predetermined distance of the display device.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 12, 2015
Date of Patent:
August 28, 2018
Assignee:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board
Inventors:
John Parrish, Kelly Tuggle, Jason Shelton, Michael Latzel, Jason Stauty
Abstract: A method, system and computer readable medium are capable of identifying information to display. The method includes identifying a location of a display device. The method includes identifying, in response to a user input, places within a predetermined distance of the location of the display device. The method includes identifying current information about items or services available at the identified places. The method includes displaying, on the display device, the current information about the items or services available at the identified places within the predetermined distance of the display device.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 16, 2012
Date of Patent:
October 13, 2015
Assignee:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board
Inventors:
John Parrish, Kelly Tuggle, Jason Shelton, Michael Latzel, Jason Stauty
Abstract: A method, system and computer readable medium are capable of identifying information to display. The method includes identifying a location of a display device. The method includes identifying, in response to a user input, places within a predetermined distance of the location of the display device. The method includes identifying current information about items or services available at the identified places. The method includes displaying, on the display device, the current information about the items or services available at the identified places within the predetermined distance of the display device.
Type:
Application
Filed:
November 16, 2012
Publication date:
May 23, 2013
Applicant:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board
Inventor:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board