Expedited sports and entertainment venue validated entry platform and method

1 . An expedited sports or entertainment venue entry platform to validate people into a spectator event at the venue, comprising:

a guided entryway including an entrance, an exit, a first sidewall and an opposed second sidewall, at least one of said sidewalls extending from the entrance to the exit, at least one of said sidewalls including a panel with a walk-thru body scanner configured detect an object having characteristics matching predetermined characteristics of one or more items on a banned item list;

a facial data collection device configured to gather facial data of at least one person moving along a portion of the entryway;

a detection sensor synced to said facial data collection device to initiate data capture with said device as the person encounters a detection zone to activate said sensor;

a user image database configured to store profile image data of the person prior to commencement of the event, the profile image data representing the person in a stationary pose; and

a processor configured to:

compare any object detected by said walk-thru scanner with predetermined characteristics of an object on a banned object list to determine if the person is carrying a banned object;

compare the profile image data stored in said user image database with the facial data of the person in motion captured by said facial data collection device using wild facial recognition technology;

determine, as the person is moving through the entryway, whether the person is:

an authorized venue entrant based on the comparison between the profile image data and the in-motion facial data; and

carrying a banned object; and

issue an alert regarding the person attempting entry to the venue after determining that the person is carrying a banned object and/or is an unauthorized entrant to the venue; and

process a facial authentication concession food or beverage order associated with the person after the person is successfully identified as an authorized entrant, the facial authentication order and authorized entry determination being based on the same profile image data of the person.

2 . The platform of claim 1 , wherein the banned object determination and unauthorized entry determination occur simultaneously.

3 . The platform of claim 1 , wherein the banned object determination and unauthorized entry determination are configured to conclude before the person reaches the exit.

4 . The platform of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the walls has a length different compared to an opposite wall.

5 . The platform of claim 1 , wherein said walk-thru body scanner is configured to detect an object shape, said processer being configured to analyze the shape and determine if the shape matches a shape of a prohibited object.

6 . The platform of claim 1 , wherein facial data collection device is placed after the walk-thru scanner in a direction of travel through the guided entryway.

7 . The platform of claim 1 , wherein the opposed first and second sidewalls are at least 2 meters apart to permit at least two people to walk side-by-side through the walk-thru body scanner.

8 . An expedited sports or entertainment venue entry platform to validate people into a spectator event at the venue, comprising:

a guided entryway including an entrance, an exit, a first sidewall and an opposed second sidewall, at least one of said sidewalls extending from the entrance to the exit, at least one of said sidewalls including a panel with a walk-thru body scanner configured detect an object having characteristics matching predetermined characteristics of one or more items on a banned item list;

a facial data collection device configured to gather facial data of at least one person moving along a portion of the entryway;

a detection sensor synced to said facial data collection device to initiate data capture with said device as the person encounters a detection zone to activate said sensor;

a user image database configured to store profile image data of the person prior to commencement of the event, the profile image data representing the person in a stationary pose; and

a processor configured to:

compare any object detected by said walk-thru scanner with predetermined characteristics of an object on a banned object list to determine if the person is carrying a banned object;

compare the profile image data stored in said user image database with the facial data of the person in motion captured by said facial data collection device using wild facial recognition technology;

determine, as the person is moving through the entryway, whether the person is:

an authorized venue entrant based on the comparison between the profile image data and the in-motion facial data; and

carrying a banned object; and

issue an alert regarding the person attempting entry to the venue after determining that the person is carrying a banned object and/or is an unauthorized entrant to the venue, wherein said processor is configured to determine simultaneously whether multiple people are authorized entrants to the venue.

9 . A method for expediting validation of a person through entry into a sports or entertainment venue, comprising:

guiding the person to move through a walk-thru body scanner;

scanning, with the walk-thru body scanner, the person to detect presence an object having at least one characteristic matching a characteristic of an object on a banned object listing;

collecting facial data, with a facial data collection device, of the person as they move through the walk-thru body scanner;

determining, with a wild facial recognition technology comparison between profile image data and in-motion facial data, whether the person is an authorized venue entrant as they move through the walk-thru body scanner;

issuing an alert regarding the person if the person is carrying a banned object or is attempting an unauthorized entry into the venue; and

processing a facial authentication concession food or beverage order associate with the person after the person is successfully identified as an authorized entrant, the facial authentication order and authorized entry determination being based on the same profile image data of the person.

10 . The method of claim 9 , wherein the determination of a banned object is based on a detected object shape.

11 . The method of claim 9 , wherein the determination of a banned object is based on a detected object material composition.

12 . The method of claim 9 , wherein authorization for entry into the venue is determined before the person completes walking through the walk-thru body scanner.

13 . An expedited sports or entertainment venue entry platform to validate people into an event at the venue, comprising:

at least one elongated barrier having a vertical height greater than a width, said barrier including a walk-thru body scanner configured detect an object having characteristics matching predetermined characteristics of one or more items on a banned item list;

a facial data collection device configured to gather facial data of individuals in a group moving towards an entry of the venue;

a detection sensor synced to said facial data collection device to initiate data capture with said device as at least one person of the group encounters a detection zone to activate said sensor;

a user image database configured to store profile image data of people prior to commencement of the event, the profile image data representing at least one person in a stationary pose originating from a user device;

a security image database including facial image data associated with a prior security situation; and

a processor configured to:

compare any object detected by said walk-thru scanner with predetermined characteristics of an object on a banned object list to determine if at least one person of the group is carrying a banned object;

concurrently compare the profile image data stored in said user image database and the facial data in said security image database with the facial data of the individuals in motion captured by said facial data collection device using wild facial recognition technology with an identification accuracy of at least 90% to facially identify one or more of the individuals in motion;

simultaneously determine, as individuals are moving towards the entry, whether at least one person of the group is:

an authorized venue entrant based on the comparison between the profile image data and the in-motion facial data; and

carrying a banned object; and

issue an alert regarding the person if the person is at least one of:

carrying a banned object; or

is attempting an unauthorized entry into the venue.

14 . The platform of claim 13 , wherein said user image database includes personal profile data, one or more aspects of the personal profile data being configured to self-delete after at least one of a predetermined amount of time and an event.

15 . The platform of claim 13 , wherein said processor is configured to determine, concurrently with determination of authorized venue entry and carrying of a banned object, whether a profile associated with the profile image data involved in a successful facial recognition match includes an item preparation instruction for preparation and delivery of an item either directly to a person at an allocated event seating or at a specific section of the venue for item pick up.

16 . The platform of claim 13 , wherein said walk-thru body scanner is configured to detect an object shape, said processer being configured to analyze the shape and determine if the shape matches a shape of a prohibited object.

17 . The platform of claim 13 , wherein said facial data collection device is placed after the walk-thru scanner in a direction of travel through a guided entryway.

18 . The platform of claim 13 , further comprising at least a second elongated barrier, wherein the elongated barriers are at least 2 meters apart to permit at least two people to walk side-by-side between the barriers.

19 . The platform of claim 13 , wherein said processor is configured to determine simultaneously whether multiple people are authorized entrants to the venue.