A prize money of 15,000 dollars, an idea contest to resolve the long line of airport's rows is being held

ByWayan Vota

It is a row of security checks that pass through when you leave the country as you can always say at a big international airport. Although it can not be helped for the safety of passengers, while holding a heavy baggageStormIt is not a pleasant thing to flatter with flattery. We are making efforts to solve such problemsTSA(The American Transportation Security Agency) holds an idea contest to eliminate long lines, giving the recruiters a prize of up to $ 15,000 (about 1.5 million yen) It is.

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TSA willing to pay $ 15,000 for best ideas to help shorten airport lines - The Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/in-the-loop/wp/2014/07/29/tsa-willing-to-pay-15000-for-best-ideas-to-help-shorten-airport-lines

Since the occurrence of 9.11, the security check at the airport in the United States has been greatly strengthened, but for passengers who are recognized as safeTSA pre-checkA priority screening system called "Screening System" has been introduced to try to improve user convenience. Pre-checked persons will be able to pass inspections such as taking off shoes and coats or turning over all the contents of the bag as required by regular checks.

ByKarl Baron

In the contest this time the contest is underway, in addition to this TSA pre-check, problem solving ideas for all passenger crews, including premier members of each airline company, passengers who need assistance such as wheelchairs, and crew members Is required. In order to apply for a contest entitled "Next Generation Checkpoint Queue Design Model" (Next Generation Design Model of the Matrix at Checkpoint), "Applicant must prove the concept to solve the problem and prove that it is feasible It is necessary to submit it. "

The open recruitment period is up to August 15 (Friday) in the United States time, and at least one person is to be awarded a prize of 5000 dollars (about 500,000 yen). Entry may be OK even if you are not a resident in the United States, so it may be good to apply for a person named "I am selfish".