18394191. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (NEC Corporation)
INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Noriyuki Hiramoto of Tokyo (JP)
Kazuyoshi Takahashi of tOKYO (JP)
INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18394191 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The information processing apparatus described in the patent application is designed to streamline the boarding process for passengers at an airport by utilizing biometric information obtained from a captured image of the passenger before they pass through the boarding gate. Here are the key points of the innovation:
- Acquisition unit acquires biometric information from a captured image of a passenger boarding an airplane.
- Specifying unit uses the acquired biometric information to specify boarding reservation information.
- Output unit provides information to support the passenger's boarding procedure based on the specified boarding reservation information.
Potential Applications: This technology could be applied in airports to enhance the efficiency and security of the boarding process for passengers.
Problems Solved: This technology helps to streamline the boarding process, reduce wait times, and enhance security by using biometric information for passenger identification.
Benefits: The benefits of this technology include improved efficiency, enhanced security, and a smoother boarding experience for passengers.
Potential Commercial Applications: This technology could be utilized by airlines, airports, and other transportation companies to improve the boarding process for passengers.
Possible Prior Art: One possible prior art could be the use of biometric information for identification and security purposes in various industries, including transportation and border control.
Unanswered Questions: 1. How does the acquisition unit ensure the accuracy and reliability of the biometric information obtained from the captured image? 2. What measures are in place to protect the privacy and security of the biometric data collected from passengers?
Original Abstract Submitted
An information processing apparatus in the present invention includes: an acquisition unit that acquires, from a captured image obtained by capturing a passenger who is boarding on an airplane and has not yet passed through a boarding gate corresponding to the airplane, biometric information of the passenger; a specifying unit that specifies boarding reservation information regarding the boarding by using the acquired biometric information; and an output unit that outputs information used for supporting a procedure of the passenger at the boarding gate based on the specified boarding reservation information.
