The Common User Airport System (CUS) is a flexible multi-access, common-use platform for check-in areas, desks, gates, etc. It allows any agency or handling agent to use any workstation, at any time. It has an "open architecture" platform, which supports host-based and local applications, using any protocol.

The Common User System located at various areas including Check-in Desks and Boarding Gates allows the user, if authorized, to access the various host systems available through CUS.

CUS Main Features:

Security Access

The CUS system provides agent logon security and also software release control for all workstations in the transportation facility. Once the agent has entered their name and password and successfully logged-on, CUS will allow access to the VTM Access Control screen. This gives you a choice of applications you are allowed to utilize.

Access to agency hosts is available to authorized persons. After entering Agent ID and Password details on the Agent Log-on screen, those who are so authorized through the system will have access to host emulator buttons on the shell screen.

The Shell prevents access to the CUS to unauthorized persons protecting also the operating environment for optimum application performance. In addition, it filters the information presented to the user.

Configuration of CUS shell

The CUS Shell Configurator allows the System Administrator to control access to the Shell Environment on a user and location basis. It is possible to control access by agent and workstation.

For a user to access an agency, they must be both authorized themselves, and be using an authorized workstation. The authorization level of the user defines access to the various system components.

A wide range of system data is easily configurable from user friendly interactive screens for both system installation and on-going system maintenance.

Architecture and Components

CUS provides a facility system that will allow access to the required hosts and optionally SEATS Local Departure Control System (LDCS) and provide normal check in and boarding functions in a Common User Environment. The system is based on client server architecture using industry standard equipment and software using open system architecture. PC computers are used for workstations, gateways and servers.

The CUS application server contains a database of the system configuration, terminal addresses, printer configuration tables, user-defined programmable keys, etc.

Each gateway may support 3 or more agencies, and consists of adapters and server software.

The open nature of CUS allows the addition of new systems and features, ensuring that the CUS can be adapted to keep up with changing requirements.

It is possible to add further hosts as required. The system is flexible in operation to enable the users to make the best use of the facilities and functionality it offers, and so benefit the owners and operators with an efficient and adaptable environment.

The CUS environment enables other established users to continue to use their existing automation.

The CUS technology can be extended from the Check-in and internal areas to remote locations over external WAN’s, and the system architecture can be expanded to accommodate future expansion requirements.

Emulators and Device drivers

The CUS provides emulators or enhanced easy to use interfaces for all agencies or transportation companies. Enhanced easy to use interfaces may be used with the system to provide a common language interface no matter which company is selected.

The CUS system can include emulations for all facilities needs. The emulation will be windows based with enhanced features that improve ease of use. The emulator has many features including keyboard mapping, function keys, split screen, calculator, calendar and many more.

Peripherals

The CUS system will support a variety of peripherals including ATB/Boarding Pass Printer, Boarding Gate Reader, Bag Tag Printer and Document printer.

The CUS print server process operates in a bi-directional mode so that complex link level protocols may be supported. This means the system can handle sophisticated printer devices such as ATB-2 and gate readers. The flexibility of the system allows any workstation to print to any port on any PC on the system. The CUS software will ensure that printers for each company are switched to the correct workstation and data is massaged to match the host data stream with the physical printer firmware installed.

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