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Travel system and methods utilizing multi-application passport cards
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 2000-05-01
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Granted: 2002-05-14
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Expires: 2020-05-01
Abstract
Abstract A travel system and methods that encompass a plurality of travel service providers and multi-application passport cards for the automated compilation, issuance, and utilization of the passport cards for said plurality of travel services, including the implementation of related application scenarios. The multi-application cards are realized by portable device technologies, such as, smart cards or pocket-sized computer devices, and have the ability to store and activate a traveler's permit for transportation and other passport services; as well as a monetary value for electronic payment means. Biometrics identification of cardholders, as well as cryptographic certification of card data and travel-related information, can optionally be encoded onto the cards and can be verified, including validated, at various point-of-service locations upon presentation of the card for utilization.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard P. Sehr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 21:27
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07B; G07B15/00; G06; G06Q; G06Q10/00; G06Q10/02; G06Q10/028; G06Q10/0283; G06Q20/00; G06Q20/04; G06Q20/045; G06Q20/30; G06Q20/34; G06Q20/341; G06Q20/355; G06Q20/357; G06Q20/3576; G07C; G07C9/00; G07C9/20; G07C9/22; G07C9/25; G07F; G07F7/00; G07F7/08; G07F7/10; G07F7/1008; G07C2209/00; G07C2209/40; G07C2209/41
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A method for utilizing a portable passport device for immigration/customs declaration purposes; the method comprising the steps of: storing an immigration/customs form in said portable passport device; subsequently coupling said portable passport device to an immigration/customs database; automatically uploading by said portable passport device said immigration/customs form to said immigration/customs database; automatically verifying by the database the uploaded form; and in response to the verification step, storing by the database a verification stamp into the portable device; said immigration/customs form relating to a particular device-holder; subsequently coupling the portable device to a control module monitoring device-holder traffic through a plurality of gates; automatically retrieving from the device by said control module a set of data comprising said immigration/customs form; and based upon the retrieved data from the passport device, automatically directing by the module said particular device-holder to a particular gate.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
141 words
A method for utilizing a portable passport device for immigration/customs declaration purposes; the method comprising the steps of: storing an immigration/customs form in said portable passport device; subsequently coupling said portable passport device to an immigration/customs database; automatically uploading by said portable passport device said immigration/customs form to said immigration/customs database; automatically verifying by the database the uploaded form; and in response to the verification step, storing by the database a verification stamp into the portable device; said immigration/customs form relating to a particular device-holder; subsequently coupling the portable device to a control module monitoring device-holder traffic through a plurality of gates; automatically retrieving from the device by said control module a set of data comprising said immigration/customs form; and based upon the retrieved data from the passport device, automatically directing by the module said particular device-holder to a particular gate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method in claim 1 wherein said portable passport device is a smart card comprising a memory for storing said immigration/customs form.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method in claim 1 wherein said portable passport device is a pocket-sized computer comprising a means for displaying said immigration/customs form unto the device.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method in claim 1 wherein the step of storing said immigration/customs form in the device comprising: editing the data contents of said immigration/customs form; and storing the edited form in said portable passport device.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
54 words
The method in claim 4 wherein the step of editing the form's data contents, comprising the steps of: automatically locating by the form a data previously stored in said portable passport device; and automatically including by the device the located data into said immigration/customs form; said data comprising the citizenship of said particular device-holder.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method in claim 5 wherein said data further comprising an information relating to a trip made by said particular device-holder prior to arriving for immigration/customs declaration purposes; said information including the name of the transportation carrier used and name of country visited.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method in claim 4 wherein the step of editing the form's data contents comprising the step of inputting into said immigration/customs form additional data comprising a signature of said particular device-holder.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method in claim 7 wherein said additional data further comprising a description of items to be declared by said particular device-holder.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
60 words
The method in claim 1 wherein said step of automatically verifying by the database the uploaded form, comprising a means for cross-checking a selected data included in said immigration/customs form with a corresponding information stored in a remote database; said selected data comprising a personal information of said particular device-holder, and said corresponding information comprising Government background information about individuals.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
54 words
The method in claim 1 wherein said verification stamp is an approval stamp allowing said particular device-holder to enter a country including cross a border or to clear customs, if the verification step is successful; and said verification stamp is a follow-up stamp, if the verification step requires further investigation by and authorized agent.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method in claim 10 wherein said follow-up stamp is a silent alarm comprising a means for conveying a standing of said particular device-holder; said standing comprising a criminal activity committed by the device-holder in the past.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method in claim 10 wherein said follow-up stamp is a tracer comprising a means for allowing a law enforcement agency to pinpoint the location of said particular device-holder.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
44 words
The method in claim 1 wherein the step of automatically directing by the module the device-holder traffic comprising: signaling via a predetermined light for the device-holder to proceed through said particular gate; signaling via a different light for the device-holder to provide additional information.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method in claim 13 wherein said different light comprising a yellow light requesting said particular device-holder to provide a life biometrics information.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method in claim 14 wherein said different light comprising a red light instructing said particular device-holder to stop by an Immigration Naturalization Services (INS) or customs agent.
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