Michael D Arnold

US Patent:

20040189469, Sep 30, 2004

Filed:

Mar 25, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/395880

Inventors:

Lisa Johnson - Alexandria VA, US
Jay Reseigh - Denver CO, US
Michael Arnold - Atlanta GA, US
Kimberly DeShong - Tampa FL, US

Assignee:

Accenture Global Services GmbH - Schaffhausen

International Classification:

G08B013/14

US Classification:

340/568100

Abstract:

An improved security checkpoint separates certain individuals into a secure, enclosed wanding station for additional security screening. The wanding station may be constructed using glass (or other strong, visually transparent substance) and metallic (such as aluminum or steel) posts so that people may be securely enclosed in the wanding station but still have a direct line of sight to personal items being screened at another location. The size of the wanding station may vary according to the needs of the checkpoint but preferably has room to screen three people simultaneously. The wanding station may include an entry area in which people form a queue, optimally of six people, for entering the wanding station. Two or more personal and item screening areas may share a wanding station to form a double lane module. The security module is configured so that most people pass straight through the checkpoint, and people leaving the wanding station can easily obtain their items without delaying others. The security module may further include a small item x-ray or other screening device positioned near the wanding station to expedite the screening within the wanding station.