Vehicle security inspection system
First Claim
1. A method for inspecting a motor vehicle, comprising the steps of:
- (a) providing at least one elongate motor vehicle inspection enclosure having an entrance end and an exit end;
(b) further providing at least one automated contraband detector therein;
(c) further providing at least an exit control gate at the exit end of the at least one motor vehicle inspection enclosure;
(d) further providing a vehicle conveyor within the at least one motor vehicle inspection enclosure;
(e) placing a motor vehicle within the entrance end of the at least one motor vehicle inspection enclosure;
(f) transporting the motor vehicle through the at least one motor vehicle inspection enclosure on the vehicle conveyor, and past the at least one automated contraband detector;
(g) detaining the motor vehicle when contraband is detected by the at least one contraband detector; and
(h) releasing the motor vehicle when no contraband is detected.
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Abstract
The vehicle security inspection system may include multiple automated detection devices for detecting explosives, weapons, contraband, etc. which may be contained on or within a motor vehicle. The system includes a tunnel or enclosure with a moving conveyor therein. A motor vehicle is driven into the entrance to the enclosure, and conveyed past the series of sensors by the conveyor belt. One or more surveillance cameras may be installed in the enclosure, as well. The various sensors incorporated therein check the vehicle for illegal articles, and the vehicle is released from the enclosure. A control gate may be provided as a door at the exit of the enclosure, and/or as a gate guiding vehicles along their intended route or to a detention area, as appropriate. The system may be provided either as a portable device or as a permanent installation, and/or may be configured as a multiple lane inspection system.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for inspecting a motor vehicle, comprising the steps of:
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(a) providing at least one elongate motor vehicle inspection enclosure having an entrance end and an exit end;
(b) further providing at least one automated contraband detector therein;
(c) further providing at least an exit control gate at the exit end of the at least one motor vehicle inspection enclosure;
(d) further providing a vehicle conveyor within the at least one motor vehicle inspection enclosure;
(e) placing a motor vehicle within the entrance end of the at least one motor vehicle inspection enclosure;
(f) transporting the motor vehicle through the at least one motor vehicle inspection enclosure on the vehicle conveyor, and past the at least one automated contraband detector;
(g) detaining the motor vehicle when contraband is detected by the at least one contraband detector; and
(h) releasing the motor vehicle when no contraband is detected. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A vehicle security inspection system, comprising:
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at least one motor vehicle inspection enclosure having an entrance end and an exit end opposite said entrance end;
at least one automated contraband detector disposed within said at least one motor vehicle inspection enclosure; and
at least one exit control gate communicating with said at least one automated contraband detector. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A vehicle security inspection system, comprising:
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at least one motor vehicle inspection enclosure, having an entrance end and an exit end opposite said entrance end;
at least one automated contraband detector disposed within said at least one motor vehicle inspection enclosure; and
a motor vehicle conveyor disposed within said at least one motor vehicle inspection enclosure. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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