BIOMETRIC SOLUTION ENABLING HIGH THROUGHPUT FARE PAYMENTS AND SYSTEM ACCESS

摘要

The communication network includes an access point for controlling access to the controlled access area; server; And a long-range wireless communication transceiver in a data communication state. The transceiver detects the presence of a portable electronic device outside the access point. The server obtains an indication that the user of the portable electronic device has been authenticated to the portable electronic device and initiates a payment approval process that is completed before the user attempts to pass through the access point. Based at least in part on the success of the authentication and payment approval process, the server provides an electronic token to the access point indicating that the user carrying the portable electronic device is allowed to enter the access area controlled through the access point.