US Patent 10183844 Moving walkway with segments

In one embodiment, a system includes a plurality of extension modules coupled to a movable circuit, where each extension module of the plurality of extension modules contain a respective walking segment. Each extension module of the plurality of extension modules is also configured to extend the respective walking segment away from the movable circuit. The system also includes a controller configured to activate a set of extension modules of the plurality of extension modules to adjust a position of corresponding walking segments based on a position of a vehicle, where the corresponding walking segments are configured to substantially abut a surface of the vehicle to facilitate loading and unloading of passengers from the vehicle.