Method and System for Airport Security

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. The system detects and tracks any undesirable person in the airport or building an provides a means for apprehending the person by security or law enforcement personnel. In addition, immigration or customs can be notified about any undesirable person arriving in an airport or building. The system can track a passenger through airports and aircraft in the world air transportation system.

1 . A facility security identification system comprising:
 a portable security device, said security device containing a memory and a first communications circuit and a tracking circuit, wherein said memory device stores a particular individual's name as well as biometric identification information identifying said particular individual, said biometric identification information being accessible through said first communications circuit;   a checkpoint located in said facility containing a second communications circuit, said second communications circuit communicating with said portable security device to access said individual's name and said biometric identification information from the memory device in said portable security device;   a first computer containing a least one database in communication with said checkpoint, said computer making a data entry into said database when said portable security card passes said checkpoint;   wherein, said first computer, or a second computer in communication with first computer, can communicate with said tracking circuit in said portable security device ascertaining a location of said portable security device within a building.   
   
   
       2 . The facility security system of  claim 1  wherein said portable security device is an identification card. 
   
   
       3 . The facility security system of  claim 2  wherein a person carrying said identification card presents current biometric identification information at said checkpoint. 
   
   
       4 . The security system of  claim 3  wherein law enforcement personnel are notified when said current biometric information does not match the biometric information stored in said card. 
   
   
       5 . The security system of  claim 2  wherein said computer communicates with at least one law enforcement database. 
   
   
       6 . The security system of  claim 5  wherein law enforcement personnel are notified when said person is found to be of law enforcement interest in said law enforcement database.