Patents by Inventor Clifford Sweatte

Clifford Sweatte has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8878645
    Abstract: A method and system for airport or other building security where passengers or persons entering a building approach a check-in point or check-in counter and must undergo a positive identification (ID) by fingerprint scan, retinal or iris scan, face feature scan, or an other means of positive identification. A digital photograph can then be taken of the person. This data plus the positive ID data and optional data about the person including a scan of a government supplied ID like a drivers license or passport is entered in a database and checked against various law enforcement databases such as FBI or others for law enforcement interest in the person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Inventor: Clifford Sweatte
  • Publication number: 20140062651
    Abstract: A method and system for airport or other building security where passengers or persons entering a building approach a check-in point or check-in counter and must undergo a positive identification (ID) by fingerprint scan, retinal or iris scan, face feature scan, or an other means of positive identification. A digital photograph can then be taken of the person. This data plus the positive ID data and optional data about the person including a scan of a government supplied ID like a drivers license or passport is entered in a database and checked against various law enforcement databases such as FBI or others for law enforcement interest in the person.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventor: Clifford Sweatte
  • Publication number: 20090303037
    Abstract: A method and system for airport or other building security where passengers or persons entering a building approach a check-in point or check-in counter and must undergo a positive identification (ID) by fingerprint scan, retinal or iris scan, face feature scan, or an other means of positive identification. A digital photograph can then be taken of the person. This data plus the positive ID data and optional data about the person including a scan of a government supplied ID like a drivers license or passport is entered in a database and checked against various law enforcement databases such as FBI or others for law enforcement interest in the person. The person is given an electronic card that has wireless capability. The person carries the card while in the airport or building. The system is notified when the person enters a secure gate area, boards or leaves an aircraft, etc. In addition, the system can determine if a person is carrying more than one card or if a card has been abandoned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventor: Clifford Sweatte
  • Patent number: 7515055
    Abstract: A method and system for airport or other building security where passengers or persons entering a building must undergo a positive identification process. Data about the person including a scan of a government supplied ID like a driver's license or passport along with a photo is entered in a database and checked against various law enforcement databases. The person is given an electronic card that has wireless capability. The person carries the card while in the airport or building. The system is notified when the person enters a secure gate area, boards or leaves an aircraft, etc. In addition, the system can determine if a person is carrying more than one card or if a card has been abandoned. The system detects and tracks any undesirable person in the airport or building and provides a means for apprehending the person by security or law enforcement personnel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Inventor: Clifford Sweatte
  • Publication number: 20060279422
    Abstract: A method and system for airport or other building security where passengers or persons entering a building approach a check-in point or check-in counter and must undergo a positive identification (ID) by fingerprint scan, retinal or iris scan, face feature scan, or an other means of positive identification. A digital photograph can then be taken of the person. This data plus the positive ID data and optional data about the person including a scan of a government supplied ID like a drivers license or passport is entered in a database and checked against various law enforcement databases such as FBI or others for law enforcement interest in the person. The person is given an electronic card that has wireless capability. The person carries the card while in the airport or building. The system is notified when the person enters a secure gate area, boards or leaves an aircraft, etc. In addition, the system can determine if a person is carrying more than one card or if a card has been abandoned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventor: Clifford Sweatte
  • Patent number: 7109869
    Abstract: A method and system for airport or any other building security where passengers or persons entering a building are caused to undergo a positive identification (ID) check by fingerprint scan, retinal or iris scan, face feature scan, or by any other means of positive identification. A photograph can be taken also. This data, plus the positive ID, and any other optional data about the person, can be checked against government or law enforcement data bases for any government or law enforcement interest in the person. The person can be given an electronic card that can have wireless capability where the person can be tracked while inside the building, airport, or the airspace system. The system can be notified when the person enters any area, secure area, or when a person boards a means for transportation like an aircraft. The system can allow law enforcement to apprehend a person with law enforcement interest at a time and place convenient to law enforcement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Inventor: Clifford Sweatte
  • Publication number: 20050146417
    Abstract: A method and system for airport or any other building security where passengers or persons entering a building are caused to undergo a positive identification (ID) check by fingerprint scan, retinal or iris scan, face feature scan, or by any other means of positive identification. A photograph can be taken also. This data, plus the positive ID, and any other optional data about the person, can be checked against government or law enforcement data bases for any government or law enforcement interest in the person. The person can be given an electronic card that can have wireless capability where the person can be tracked while inside the building, airport, or the airspace system. The system can be notified when the person enters any area, secure area, or when a person boards a means for transportation like an aircraft. The system can allow law enforcement to apprehend a person with law enforcement interest at a time and place convenient to law enforcement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2004
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Inventor: Clifford Sweatte
  • Patent number: 6674367
    Abstract: A method and system for airport or other building security where passengers or persons entering a building approach a check-in point or check-in counter and must undergo a positive identification (ID) by fingerprint scan, retinal or iris scan, face feature scan, or an other means of positive identification. A digital photograph can then be taken of the person. This data plus the positive ID data and optional data about the person including a scan of a government supplied ID like a drivers license or passport is entered in a database and checked against various law enforcement databases such as FBI or others for law enforcement interest in the person. The person is given an electronic card that has wireless capability. The person carries the card while in the airport or building. The system is notified when the person enters a secure gate area, boards or leaves an aircraft, etc. In addition, the system can determine if a person is carrying more than one card or if a card has been abandoned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Inventor: Clifford Sweatte
  • Publication number: 20030214407
    Abstract: A method and system for airport or other building security where passengers or persons entering a building approach a check-in point or check-in counter and must undergo a positive identification (ID) by fingerprint scan, retinal or iris scan, face feature scan, or an other means of positive identification. A digital photograph can then be taken of the person. This data plus the positive ID data and optional data about the person including a scan of a government supplied ID like a drivers license or passport is entered in a database and checked against various law enforcement databases such as FBI or others for law enforcement interest in the person. The person is given an electronic card that has wireless capability. The person carries the card while in the airport or building. The system is notified when the person enters a secure gate area, boards or leaves an aircraft, etc. In addition, the system can determine if a person is carrying more than one card or if a card has been abandoned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2001
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventor: Clifford Sweatte
  • Patent number: 6335688
    Abstract: A method and system for airport or other building security where passengers or persons entering a building approach a check-in point or check-in counter and must undergo a positive identification (ID) by fingerprint scan, retinal scan, or an other means of positive identification. A digital photograph can then be taken of the person. This data plus the positive ID data and optional data about the person including a scan of a government supplied ID like a drivers license or passport is entered in a database and checked against various law enforcement databases such as FBI or others for law enforcement interest in the person. The person is given an electronic smartcard that has wireless capability. The person carries the smartcard while in the airport or building. The system is notified when the person enters a secure gate area, boards or leaves an aircraft, etc. In addition, the system can determine if a person is carrying more than one smartcard or if a card has been abandoned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2002
    Inventor: Clifford Sweatte