Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2011
Title: Innovations by Brian Kennedy in the Rental Car and Airline Industry
Introduction
Brian Kennedy is an innovative inventor based in Water Mill, NY (US). He has made significant contributions to the integration of rental vehicle services and airline travel. His work focuses on enhancing the travel experience for customers by streamlining processes that are often cumbersome.
Latest Patents
Kennedy holds a patent for a system and method for automatically generating an airplane boarding pass for a traveler returning a rental car. This invention provides a seamless solution by integrating rental vehicle return with airline boarding pass generation. The system includes a rental identification tag located on a rental vehicle and a tag reader at the rental vehicle return facility. This setup allows for the identification of the rental vehicle when it enters the range of the tag reader. Additionally, the system features a database that links travelers to their rental identification tags and airline reservation information. A computing system communicates with both the database and the tag reader to locate the airline reservation information based on the identification provided. Finally, a boarding pass generator creates a boarding pass based on the airline reservation information upon receiving an instruction from the computing system. This innovative approach simplifies the travel process for users.
Career Highlights
Brian Kennedy is associated with The Hertz Corporation, a leading company in the rental car industry. His role at Hertz allows him to apply his inventive ideas to improve customer service and operational efficiency. His patent reflects his commitment to enhancing the travel experience for customers.
Conclusion
Brian Kennedy's innovative contributions to the rental car and airline industries demonstrate his ability to merge technology with practical applications. His patent for generating boarding passes during vehicle returns is a testament to his forward-thinking approach. This invention not only simplifies the travel process but also showcases the potential for further innovations in the industry.