System and method for authorizing entry into a country using an inflight immigration card

摘要

The present invention is directed to a system and method for authorizing entry into a country using an inflight immigration card in conjunction with a remote card reader connected to a computer, wherein the card reader is configured for reading the inflight immigration card for accessing a user interface for processing inflight or at-sea while the traveler is en-route, the traveler's customs information and pre-determining the traveler's authorized entry status prior to the traveler's arrival at the port of entry, such that the holder of the inflight immigration card and his/her luggage are pre-approved and cleared prior to landing.

主权项

1. A method comprising:
electronically storing a biometric identifier on an electronic data card; and providing biometric verification means positioned thereon the electronic data card, where the biometric verification means is configured for validating a traveler's biometric sample by comparing the biometric sample with the biometric identifier stored on the electronic data card or with a country's customs office; reading the electronic data card by a remote card reader configured for establishing wired and wireless connectivity to the electronic data card, wherein if connectivity is wireless, communication access between the electronic data card and a card reader is established in response to spatial proximity, for accessing a user interface for processing inflight or at-sea while the traveler is en-route, receiving the traveler's customs information in part or wholly from the electronic data card and propagating the traveler's customs information on electronic customs forms and providing for selective manual input of traveler's customs information as needed and pre-determining the traveler's authorized entry status prior to the traveler's arrival at the port of entry; and providing access to a form database, in communication with the remote card reader, wherein the remote card reader provides access to the form database when the electronic data card is swiped at the remote card reader.