Patents by Inventor Craig V. Robertson

Craig V. Robertson 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).

  • Security checkpoint simulation
    Patent number: 7110925
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for simulating a security checkpoint. While the present invention is presented in the context of an airport, the simulation may be easily adapted for any type of security checkpoint at any location. Specifically, the present invention provides a model that evaluates the time costs of security measures related to checking-in baggage, screening passengers, and screening the passengers' carry-ons. The model is robust to allow changes in security configurations, schemes, devices, and personnel. In one embodiment, the present invention further includes a security demand model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: Accenture Global Services GmbH
    Inventors: David Ross Pendergraft, Ann Raechel Shrader-Brawley, Craig V. Robertson
  • Security checkpoint simulation
    Publication number: 20040098237
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for simulating a security checkpoint. While the present invention is presented in the context of an airport, the simulation may be easily adapted for any type of security checkpoint at any location. Specifically, the present invention provides a model that evaluates the time costs of security measures related to checking-in baggage, screening passengers, and screening the passengers' carry-ons. The model is robust to allow changes in security configurations, schemes, devices, and personnel. In one embodiment, the present invention further includes a security demand model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2002
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Applicant: Accenture Global Services GmbH
    Inventors: David Ross Pendergraft, Ann Raechel Shrader-Brawley, Craig V. Robertson