Short range wireless translation methods and systems for hands-free fare validation

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 12108252
APP PUB NO 20220150701A1
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17580016

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A system and method in which the Bluetooth technology is used in conjunction with a user application on a mobile device to facilitate hands-free fare validation at a transit station. The user app communicates with a controller driver in a controller unit that interfaces with a compliant fare gate. Bluetooth beacons are used to determine a passenger's proximity to the gate and camera-like devices determine whether a passenger has entered a fare validation zone. A user with a valid and active electronic ticket on their mobile device may simply walk through the fare gate “hands free” without the need to search for a physical ticket or a smartcard or a mobile phone. This hassle-free approach significantly improves the user experience and passenger throughput through fare gates. The Bluetooth-based automated fare validation system also detects passengers with valid electronic tickets and those without a valid permit for travel.

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SIEMENS MOBILITY INCONE PENN PLAZA 11TH FLOOR SUITE 1100 NEW YORK NY 10119

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bergdale, Micah Bronx, US 23 457
Donovan, Edward New York, US 7 40
Ihm, Nicholas Newtown, US 23 427
O'Haire, Michael Smithtown, US 17 386
Rejko, Kevin Denver, US 5 28

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