Patents by Inventor John M. Parrish

John M. Parrish 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: 11315206
    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
  • Publication number: 20210125298
    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: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2020
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventors: John M. Parrish, Kelly C. Tuggle, Jason Stauty
  • Patent number: 10885598
    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: September 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: DALLAS/FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
    Inventors: John M. Parrish, Kelly C. Tuggle, Jason Stauty
  • Patent number: 10803539
    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
  • Publication number: 20170046808
    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: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: John M. Parrish, Kelly C. Tuggle, Stephen Shaffer
  • Publication number: 20150088776
    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: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: John M. Parrish, Kelly C. Tuggle, Jason Stauty