Data processing: database and file management or data structures – Database design – Data structure types
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-13
2005-12-13
Robinson, Greta (Department: 2167)
Data processing: database and file management or data structures
Database design
Data structure types
C707S793000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06976032
ABSTRACT:
According to the invention, a visitor kiosk for the capture and storage of personal information about visitors. The visitor kiosk is placed at the entry point to a facility being monitored. Each visitor signs in at the kiosk. Their business card and an image of their face are scanned. If they do not have a business card, their name and company are entered manually. They also enter the name of the person they are visiting and the purpose for their visit. The person they are visiting is notified of the arrival of the visitor by email or by voice telephone. The data about the visitor is stored locally or remotely. Automatic lookups of various information about the visitor are performed and communicated to the person being visited. A network interface allows users to enter information about visitors they are expecting to arrive. A telephone interface is provided for input of voice greetings as well as checking on the arrival status of visitors.
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Balabanovic Marko
Baxter Michael
Graham Jamey
Hart Peter E.
Hull Jonathan J.
Dodds, Jr. Harold E.
Robinson Greta
Townsend and Townsend / and Crew LLP
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