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March 17, 2010 Access Control/Luggage Handling Patents
I.D. Systems has been awarded patents by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, covering, respectively, a system for controlling human access to mobile assets, and a mobile portal for tracking the movements of luggage. The capabilities described in these patents apply particularly to I.D. Systems’ wireless Vehicle Management Systems (VMS) for managing fleets of industrial trucks, rental vehicles, and airport ground support equipment. These systems are used by leading manufacturers, distributors, retailers, rental companies, and airlines to improve safety, security, efficiency, and productivity in their day-to-day operations.
The patented system for access control for remote mobile assets focuses on a device that interfaces with the asset, stores key operator authentication and authorization data, and selectively controls whether the asset can be enabled for operation. An individual who wishes to operate the asset must first present an identifying token; based on defined environmental conditions and the individual’s credentials, including group affiliations, the system device enables or prevents operation of the asset.
The patented mobile portal for tracking luggage describes baggage handling vehicles equipped with both a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader and a device that actuates the reader under certain operating conditions. The system identifies RFID-tagged luggage as it is loaded, moved, and unloaded—wherever the baggage handling vehicles may travel. The system also compares scanned luggage to a predefined list, such as a manifest that matches airline passengers with their luggage. In the event of a security issue, such as a piece of luggage being loaded without being associated with a checked-in passenger, the system can automatically initiate security measures on the baggage handling vehicles.
Regional Air in Spotlight
The Aero Club of Washington will hold its March luncheon on Monday, March 22, 2010, featuring Russell “Chip” Childs, President and Chief Operating officer of SkyWest Airlines and Chairman of the Regional Airline Association.
Addressing the Club with “A View from the World's Largest Independently-Owned Regional Airline,” Mr. Childs will provide his perspective on the opportunities and challenges confronting the regional airline industry today.
At SkyWest, Mr. Childs leads more than 10,000 employees who operate more than 1,700 flights each day in 156 cities throughout North America. Last year alone, the airline transported more than 21 million passengers.
Mr. Childs’ commitment to the airline’s people – coupled with his management of the carrier’s partner relationships (with Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and AirTran Airways), financial planning and internal controls – has kept SkyWest on the leading edge of the industry.
WHO: Russell “Chip” Childs
President and COO of SkyWest Airlines; Chairman of Regional Airline Association
WHEN: Monday, March 22, 2010 – 12 noon (lunch begins at 12:30 p.m.)
WHERE: Capital Hilton Hotel; 16th and K Streets, NW, Washington, DC
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