Mobile security unit
First Claim
1. A security checkpoint comprising:
- a transport device; and
at least one checkpoint module contained on said transport, the module comprising;
an item screening area including an input area that receives an item deposited by a person,an item screening device that screens the item,a output area that returns the item to the person after completion of a first and a second personal screenings,a personal screening area positioned adjacent to the item screening area, wherein the person entering the personal screening area after depositing the item in the input area, the personal screening area performing the first personal screening to determine whether to perform the second personal screening, the person leaving the personal screening area and retrieving the item from the output area in a substantially straight path if the second personal screening is not performedan enclosure, the enclosure being physically separated from the item screening area and the personal screening area, wherein the person leaves the personal screening area and enters the enclosure if the first personal screening indicates a need to perform the second personal screening, the second personal screening occurring in the enclosure, anda small item screening device that assists in the second personal screening.
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Abstract
A Mobile Security Unit (MSU) has a security checkpoint and a transport. The security checkpoint has an item screening area and a personal screening area. The checkpoint is configured as needed to fit within the transport. The MSU may further separate certain individuals into a secure, enclosed wanding station for additional security screening. The wanding station may be constructed using glass (or other strong, visually transparent substance) and metallic (such as aluminum or steel) posts so that people may be securely enclosed in the wanding station but still have a direct line of sight to personal items being screened at another location. The MSU is configured so that most people pass straight through the checkpoint, and people leaving the wanding station can easily obtain their items without delaying others.
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Citations
17 Claims
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1. A security checkpoint comprising:
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a transport device; and at least one checkpoint module contained on said transport, the module comprising; an item screening area including an input area that receives an item deposited by a person, an item screening device that screens the item, a output area that returns the item to the person after completion of a first and a second personal screenings, a personal screening area positioned adjacent to the item screening area, wherein the person entering the personal screening area after depositing the item in the input area, the personal screening area performing the first personal screening to determine whether to perform the second personal screening, the person leaving the personal screening area and retrieving the item from the output area in a substantially straight path if the second personal screening is not performed an enclosure, the enclosure being physically separated from the item screening area and the personal screening area, wherein the person leaves the personal screening area and enters the enclosure if the first personal screening indicates a need to perform the second personal screening, the second personal screening occurring in the enclosure, and a small item screening device that assists in the second personal screening. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A mobile security checkpoint comprising:
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an item screening device, said item screening device scanning one or more of a person'"'"'s items, said item screening device including an input end for inserting said items and an output end for receiving the items from the item screening device; a personal screening device for screening the person, wherein the personal screening device produces an alarm if the personal screening device detects a need for further screening of the person; an enclosure for holding the person for further screening if the personal screening device produces an alarm, wherein the enclosure is physically separated from the personal screening device and the item screening device; a small item screening device, said small item screening device positioned to receive and screen personal items from the enclosure; and a transport for containing and moving said item screening device and said personal screening device. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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