Dual Turnstile
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1. A system, comprising:
- a. a processor; and
b. a memory storing instructions that when executed cause the processor to perform operations, the operations comprising;
i. determining a presence of an individual approaching a turnstile comprising two hub and arm assemblies;
ii. determining a transit decision;
iii. unlocking one of the two hub and arm assemblies in response to the transit decision; and
iv. locking the other one of the two hub and arm assemblies in response to the transit decision.
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Abstract
A turnstile having two hub and arm assemblies funnels individuals to different sides or lanes. Machine intelligence allows the turnstile to select which side or lane an individual transits. The turnstile may randomly, pseudo-randomly, or strategically which side or lane an individual transits.
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32 Claims
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1. A system, comprising:
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a. a processor; and b. a memory storing instructions that when executed cause the processor to perform operations, the operations comprising; i. determining a presence of an individual approaching a turnstile comprising two hub and arm assemblies; ii. determining a transit decision; iii. unlocking one of the two hub and arm assemblies in response to the transit decision; and iv. locking the other one of the two hub and arm assemblies in response to the transit decision. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method, comprising:
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a. determining, by a turnstile, a presence of an approaching individual; b. selecting, by the turnstile, one hub and arm assembly of two hub and arm assemblies; c. unlocking, by the turnstile, the one hub and arm assembly selected; and d. locking, by the turnstile, the other one of the two hub and arm assemblies; wherein the individual is permitted to transit the one hub and arm assembly selected. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A memory device storing instructions that when executed cause a processor to perform operations, the operations comprising:
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a. receiving a presence of an individual approaching a turnstile comprising two hub and arm assemblies; b. determining a transit decision; c. unlocking one of the two hub and arm assemblies in response to the transit decision; and d. locking the other one of the two hub and arm assemblies in response to the transit decision. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A turnstile, comprising:
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a. at least two hub and arm assemblies configured to form at least two passageways, wherein the hub and arm assemblies are configured to be selectively unlocked and/or locked; b. a passage mechanism, operably connected to the hub and arm assemblies, wherein upon activation of the passage mechanism at least one of the hub and arm assemblies is selectively unlocked and at least one of the other hub and arm assemblies is locked; and c. an indicator configured to direct an individual, upon activation of the passage mechanism, to an unlocked one of the hub and arm assemblies. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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