DYNAMIC SOFTWARE SYSTEM FOR A SECURITY CHECKPOINT
A method for analyzing an object passing through a security checkpoint. The method can include analyzing a mass distribution the object to create a reading, analyzing a movement the object to create a reading, and analyzing a volume of the object to create a reading. These readings are then compared to a pre-set group of criteria. If this pre-set group of criteria is exceeded, an alarm is sounded. Alternatively, if this pre-set group of criteria is not exceeded, the alarm is not sounded. If the criteria is exceeded, a second door will remain closed and a first door will open allowing a user to leave a security enclosure.
1 . A system for monitoring individuals through a security checkpoint comprising:
a) at least one mass sensor to detect a mass of an individual;
b) at least one volume sensor to determine the volume of said individual;
c) a plurality of sensors to determine a movement of said individual;
d) a computer to receive information from said sensors and to record information from said sensors; and
e) a database to compare pre-recorded values for readings from said sensors to determine whether an individual may be violating any one of the pre-recorded values.
2 . The system as in claim 1 , wherein said at least one mass sensor is in the form of a load cell.
3 . The system as in claim 1 , wherein said at least one volume sensor is in the form of an ultrasonic sensor for determining the volume of an individual passing the securing checkpoint.
4 . The system as in claim 1 , wherein said at least one movement sensor is in the form of a radar.
5 . The system as in claim 1 , further comprising a housing, wherein said housing encloses said plurality of sensors.
6 . The system as in claim 5 , further comprising a floor, wherein said at least one mass sensor is disposed underneath said floor.
7 . The system as in claim 5 , further comprising at least two doors.
8 . The system as in claim 7 , wherein said at least two doors comprise a first door and a second door, wherein said first door serves as an entrance and said second door serves as an exit.
9 . The system as in claim 8 , further comprising a plurality of motors with at least a first motor for opening said first door and at least a second motor for opening said second door.
10 . The system as in claim 1 , further comprising an identity reader to determine an identity of an individual passing through said security checkpoint.
11 . The system as in claim 1 , further comprising a contraband detector, which can be used to detect contraband that would be excluded.
12 . A method for analyzing an object passing through a security checkpoint comprising:
a) analyzing a mass distribution of the object to create a reading;
b) analyzing a movement of the object to create a reading;
c) analyzing a volume of the object to create a reading;
d) comparing at least one of said readings based upon said mass distribution, said movement, and said volume with a set of criteria;
e) sounding an alarm when differences between said at least one reading and said set of criteria exceeds a predetermined threshold.
13 . The method as in claim 12 , further comprising the step of opening a door in response to a reading of at least one set of criteria.
14 . The method as in claim 13 , wherein said step of opening a door includes opening a first door forming an entrance into a security checkpoint.
15 . The method as in claim 13 , wherein said step of opening a door includes opening a second door which serves as an exit to the security checkpoint if said threshold is not exceeded.
16 . The method as in claim 12 , further comprising the step of analyzing a mass distribution of the object vs. a period of time to create a reading.