Patent ID: 7158053
Filing Date: 2007-01-02
Classification: B64D,G08G

Abstract:
1. A system for controlling access to a controlled space aboard a transport vehicle, comprising: a first means aboard the transport vehicle for sensing a biometric characteristic submitted by a person requesting access to the controlled space, a second means aboard the transport vehicle for evaluating the biometric characteristic and determining, based on the biometric characteristic, whether the person is authorized to access the controlled space, a third means distinct from the transport vehicle for evaluating the biometric characteristic, submitted by the person, substantially concurrently with evaluation by the second means and determining, based on the substantially concurrent evaluation of the biometric characteristic, whether the person is authorized to access the controlled space, and a fourth means for providing wireless communication between the second and third means and, in the event that both the second means and the third means have determined that the person is authorized to access the controlled space, approving the person's request for access and otherwise denying the request for access.