JPS62180493A - Luggage ticket issuing apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] This bulletin contains application data before electronic filing, so abstract data is not recorded.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (a) Technical Field The present invention relates to a baggage tag issuing device that automatically issues a baggage tag to be attached to baggage loaded onto an aircraft.

(b1 Summary of the Invention The baggage tag issuing device according to the present invention automatically issues baggage tags by receiving boarding pass data of a passenger checking in baggage and the number of pieces of baggage. In addition to simplifying the system, we have made it possible to eliminate issuing errors.Also, by storing the baggage number in correspondence with the boarding pass data, it is now possible to manage the baggage number in correspondence with the passenger. This allows us to promptly respond to inquiries, etc. at a later date.

(C) Prior Art and Its Disadvantages In airplanes that carry passengers, there are restrictions on the number and weight of baggage that each passenger can carry on board. Baggage exceeding this limit is kept by the airline, packed in a container attached to the bottom of the aircraft, and transported to the destination airport. Passengers who are checking in their baggage should check in their baggage at the baggage storage counter after checking in. At the baggage storage counter, baggage tags with baggage numbers printed in order by destination are attached to the baggage, and a baggage check (stub) with the same baggage number printed on them is issued to the passenger.

Upon arrival at the destination airport, the passenger collects his/her luggage and goes to the counter, confirms that the baggage number on the check-in receipt matches the baggage number on the baggage tag, and then picks up his/her own baggage. Airlines are required to store baggage tags and check-in receipts received from passengers for a certain period of time as proof of baggage delivery.

In such a system, baggage tags of different colors are attached to each destination in order to facilitate classification of baggage by destination. However, in conventional systems,
Since the issuance and latching of baggage tags was done by staff, it was possible for baggage tags for the wrong destination to be latched onto baggage. In this case, the baggage is loaded onto a different flight than the one on which the baggage owner is boarding, and ends up arriving at a completely different airport. In this case, passengers were unable to claim their baggage and suffered severe inconvenience. Such troubles frequently occur and have become a serious problem with airmail.

In addition, conventionally, checking baggage and passengers has relied only on baggage tags and check-in slips, i.e., baggage numbers, so passengers who have checked in a lot of baggage must have many check-in slips, which is cumbersome to handle. However, if you lost your check-in ticket, you would not be able to claim your baggage.

(d1 Purpose of the Invention In view of this drawback, the present invention is capable of issuing correct baggage tags by automatically issuing baggage tags based on boarding pass data, and also by collating boarding pass data with baggage number. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a baggage tag issuing device that can be used.

(e) Structure and effect of the invention This invention provides a means for reading or inputting data on a boarding pass held by a passenger, a means for inputting the number of pieces of baggage to be checked by the passenger, and a baggage number corresponding to the number of pieces of baggage input. means for generating a baggage number, means for storing the baggage number in correspondence with the data on the boarding pass, and means for recording part or all of the data on the boarding pass and the baggage number to issue a baggage tag; It is characterized by having the following.

By configuring as described above, according to the present invention, the baggage number is stored in the device in association with the boarding pass data. You will be able to easily pick up your flight using the flight number (flight number, seat number, etc.). As a result, even if a passenger loses their baggage check-in card, they can find the baggage number of their checked baggage by searching with the boarding pass number, making it possible to hand over the baggage and troubleshoot problems smoothly. We can take action. In addition, since it becomes possible to issue a baggage tag with a boarding pass number attached, the boarding pass can also serve as a baggage deposit ticket, making it possible to omit the need for passengers to carry a baggage deposit ticket.

In addition, baggage tags for each destination can be automatically issued by simply reading a boarding pass, which has the advantage of automating the baggage tag issuing process and eliminating the possibility of misunderstanding the destination of baggage. .

(fl Embodiment FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a baggage tag issuing device which is an embodiment of the present invention.
Jl has ROM2. In addition to the RAM 3 connected, a floppy disk device 2. A boarding pass reader 59 is connected to a baggage tag printer 6, a form printer 7, a keyboard 8, and a display 9.

A baggage management file (see FIG. 2) is set on the floppy disk inserted into the floppy disk device 2. The baggage tag printer 6 is a device that issues baggage tags and check-in slips (see FIG. 3).

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the baggage management file (Ml). One piece of data is edited in this file for each passenger checking in baggage, and that data consists of the passenger's boarding pass data (
MIO) and the baggage number generated for each baggage (Mll>
It consists of

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a baggage tag 10 that is attached to baggage. This baggage tag is issued by the baggage tag printer 6, and the baggage number and passenger's boarding pass number (flight number and seat number) are printed on the front surface. The passenger's name is also printed on it. by this,
This baggage will have three types of identification means: baggage number, boarding pass number, and name. This baggage tag is in the form of a tape, and the adhesive portions 11 formed at substantially both ends of the tape are glued together to form a loop, which is secured to the handle of the baggage or the like. A part of the tape that is perforated at one end and can be cut is a receipt 12. The same content as the baggage tag 10 itself is printed on this receipt 12.

The baggage tags have different colors for each destination, and baggage tag paper of each color is set in the baggage tag printer 5.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the control section of the baggage tag issuing device. Step nl (hereinafter, step n
i is simply called ni. ) until it is determined that the boarding pass has been read by the boarding pass reader 5, or until it is determined that the keyboard 8 has been operated at n2 or n3 and printing out a list or searching for data has been selected. These nl, n2. n3 constitutes a standby routine.

When nl determines that the boarding pass has been read, nlo
Proceed to , where you will be prompted to enter the number of pieces of baggage that this passenger will be checking in. Baggage numbers for the number of inputted pieces of baggage are generated (n11), and baggage tags recording the respective baggage numbers are printed and issued by the baggage tag printer 6 (n12). Each baggage number is unique and cannot be duplicated with other baggage numbers. Thereafter, the data of the read boarding pass and the baggage number are associated and stored in the baggage management file (Ml) (n13), and the process returns to the standby routine.

When it is determined at n2 that printing out a list has been selected by operating the keyboard 8, the process advances to n20, where input of conditions (for example, date and flight number) for the list to be printed out is accepted. Data matching the conditions input in n21 is extracted from the baggage management file (Ml), a list is printed, and the process returns to the standby routine.

Further, when it is determined at n3 that data search has been selected by operating the keyboard 8, the process advances to n30, where input of search conditions (for example, a part of data on a boarding pass or a baggage number) is accepted. If this search is done, e.g.
This is the case when a passenger who has lost his baggage check-in card tries to request delivery of his baggage using the boarding pass data, or when he searches for the owner of baggage that was not claimed. Baggage management file (Ml) based on search conditions entered in n30
Search n31) and display the search results on the display 9 (
n32). The search results may be printed out using the printer 7. After that, the nil that returns to the standby routine corresponds to the "means for generating a baggage number" of the present invention, and the floppy disk device 2 and n13 correspond to the "means for storing the baggage number in correspondence with the boarding pass data" of the present invention. ”, corresponding to n
12 corresponds to the "means for issuing a baggage tag" of the present invention.

In this way, according to this baggage management system, it is possible to issue baggage tags, etc. based on the reading of boarding passes, so it is possible to reduce the work of staff, and
You can eliminate mistakes in baggage tags. Furthermore, since the baggage number is stored in the baggage management file in correspondence with the boarding pass data, baggage deposits can be quickly tallied by printing a list. Furthermore, there is no need to save the check-in receipt after handing over the baggage, and in the unlikely event that a problem occurs, the baggage management file can be searched and the problem can be dealt with promptly.

Furthermore, since the baggage tag is issued based on the reading of the boarding pass as described above, the boarding pass data (boarding pass number) can be printed on the baggage tag in addition to the baggage number. This allows the owner of the baggage to be identified by the boarding pass data, and the passenger can use the boarding pass to claim the baggage.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a baggage tag issuing device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a baggage management file set in the floppy disk device of the baggage tag issuing device, and FIG. Diagram showing the configuration of the baggage tag, No. 4
It is a flowchart which shows the operation of the above-mentioned baggage tag issuing device. 4-floppy disk device, 5-boarding pass reader, 6-baggage tag printer.

Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) means for reading or inputting data on a boarding pass held by a passenger; means for inputting the number of pieces of baggage to be checked by the passenger; means for generating baggage numbers for the number of pieces of baggage input; and this baggage number. A baggage tag characterized by comprising: means for storing the data in correspondence with data on the boarding pass; and means for recording part or all of the data on the boarding pass and the baggage number to issue a baggage tag. Publishing device.