WO2018115853A1 - Transfert de bagages - Google Patents

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WO2018115853A1
WO2018115853A1 PCT/GB2017/053817 GB2017053817W WO2018115853A1 WO 2018115853 A1 WO2018115853 A1 WO 2018115853A1 GB 2017053817 W GB2017053817 W GB 2017053817W WO 2018115853 A1 WO2018115853 A1 WO 2018115853A1
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Randel DARBY
Paul Mewett
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  • the present invention relates to a computer-implemented baggage transfer method and system, in particular for securely checking in and delivering baggage for a flight onto which a passenger is booked.
  • a passenger may check in for a booked flight in advance, and thereby avoid the inconvenience of checking in at the airport. If the passenger has bags to check in (i.e. for transport as hold baggage on the booked flight), the passenger must bring the bags to the airport, present a passport and boarding card, to either be tagged and injected by an airline agent or by printing tags from a self- serve kiosk and leave the bags at a baggage drop point for injection into the baggage handling system.
  • baggage drop may be performed at a location remote from the airport; for example, Abu Dhabi International Airport has a remote check-in location at the National Exhibitions Centre (ADNEC). Passengers who wish to use the service must carry their bags to the designated location.
  • ADNEC National Exhibitions Centre
  • the 'Airportr' (RTM) "Standard" baggage transfer system collects passenger bags from a location convenient to the passenger and delivers the bags to the airport for collection by the customer, thus allowing the passenger to travel more easily to the airport without being encumbered by bags.
  • Another problem relates to the delivery of baggage after arrival of the flight.
  • a secure baggage delivery system comprising:
  • a computer-implemented baggage delivery booking system arranged to receive a request for delivery of a baggage item to a user-specified location, together with booking data indicating a flight onto which a passenger is booked;
  • a baggage screening apparatus arranged to receive the baggage item and to generate a screening image of the baggage item
  • a computer-implemented baggage data record generation system arranged to create a baggage data record including baggage tag data associated with the baggage item and a baggage screening image, wherein the baggage tag data is derived from the booking data, and wherein the baggage data record is made available at a destination or transfer airport;
  • a first baggage handling system arranged to deliver the baggage item onto the flight, based on the booking data;
  • a baggage item scanner at a location at or in the vicinity of the destination or transfer airport, arranged to identify the baggage item by scanning the baggage tag data therefrom;
  • a baggage item scanner at a location at or in the vicinity of the destination or transfer airport, arranged to identify the baggage item by scanning the baggage tag data therefrom and to access the corresponding baggage data record;
  • a second baggage handling system arranged selectively to route the baggage item for delivery to the user-specified location or to a transfer flight based on the baggage data record.
  • this system may enable the automated and secure routing of baggage items received at the transfer or destination airport, without requiring the passenger to collect the baggage item at the destination or transfer airport.
  • the screening image may be made available at the destination and transfer airport as part of the baggage data record, thus avoiding the need for a second screening process.
  • the baggage item may be routed for delivery to a specified final destination if the screening image meets criteria relevant to the destination airport or final destination.
  • Embodiments of the present invention may include a computer implemented baggage transfer method, in which a user's baggage is collected, transported to an airport and injected into the airport baggage handling system without the user having to check in the baggage at the airport.
  • the baggage is sealed with a tamper- evident seal at the point of collection.
  • the user's baggage is delivered directly from an arriving flight to the user's specified destination without requiring the user to collect the baggage at the arrival airport.
  • the user specifies a location from which the baggage is to be collected and/or to be delivered, and identifies a flight onto which a passenger is booked and on which the baggage is to be transported.
  • a driver may collect the baggage from the specified location, while authenticating the passenger's booking and validating their identification onto the flight.
  • the baggage is sealed by means of a tamper-evident seal and is transported to a location remote from the departure airport of the flight, where an airline baggage tag associated with the baggage is issued and entered into a computer-implemented baggage handling system.
  • the baggage item may be screened e.g. by X-ray to check that the baggage item does not contain any forbidden items or material, and a screening image may be recorded.
  • the baggage is then transported from the remote location to the departure airport and injected into the baggage handling system at the airport, so that the baggage is transported in the hold of the aircraft on which the passenger travels to the destination airport on their booked flight.
  • the tamper-evident seal may have an associated reference ID which is entered into the computer system on collection of the baggage by the driver and verified on the computer system at the remote location.
  • the driver may take a photograph of the baggage in association with the reference ID and send the photograph to the computer system so that it can be retrieved at the remote location, so as to verify the identity of the baggage.
  • the tamper evident seal may form part of a tamper-resistant container into which the baggage is placed on collection by the driver.
  • the container may be transparent or translucent so that the bag may be seen and/ or photographed inside the container.
  • the computer system may track the location of the baggage from the point of collection to the remote location and/or from the remote location to the departure airport, and the location may be communicated to the passenger. The passenger may be notified when the baggage is injected into the baggage handling system.
  • Figure 1 is a diagram illustrating a computer-implemented baggage handling method in a first embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figures 2a and 2b are a flowchart of a booking process in the embodiment.
  • Figure 3 is a flowchart of a pre-acceptance process in the embodiment.
  • Figure 4 is a flowchart of a tagging process in the embodiment.
  • Figure 5 is a flowchart of an injection process in the embodiment.
  • Figure 6 shows an example of a secure baggage sealing envelope for use in the embodiment.
  • Figure 7 is a diagram of a system for use in the embodiment.
  • Figure 8 is a diagram illustrating a computer-implemented baggage handling method in a second embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 9 is a diagram illustrating a more detailed baggage handling method in the second embodiment, in which baggage screening is carried out a facility remote from the departure airport.
  • Figure 10 is a diagram illustrating a more detailed baggage handling method in the second embodiment, in which baggage screening is carried out by an airport facility.
  • FIG 11 is a diagram of a computer system for use in the embodiments. Detailed Description of the Embodiments
  • Figure 1 shows an overall secure baggage transfer process in the first embodiment of the invention.
  • the user has previously made a booking, for example on a scheduled or charter flight, although the process could be integrated within a flight booking process.
  • the user may be a passenger on the flight, or may make a booking on behalf of others who will be passengers on the flight.
  • An online baggage transfer process is described with reference to step 1.2 of Figure 1 and the detailed steps shown in Figures 2a and 2b, in which the user makes an online booking for collection of baggage (i.e. one or more bags) to be transported on the flight.
  • the user provides passenger identification data (such as passport number, name, date of birth, nationality and gender for each passenger travelling on the same booking), flight data (such as departing airport and flight number), and specifies a baggage collection point (such as an address or coordinates), number of passengers travelling together, and number of bags.
  • the user may also provide payment details for the online booking, and may be required to agree to terms of service.
  • the online baggage transfer system interfaces with a flight booking system to verify the passenger identification data against passenger data for the flight held on the flight booking system (e.g. to check that the passengers have been booked onto the flight), and to check that the passengers are entitled to check in the number of bags identified. If a discrepancy is identified, the user may be prompted to re-enter the details provided to the online baggage transfer system. Alternatively, if permitted by the flight booking system, the user may enter a flight booking reference to the online baggage transfer system, which then uses the booking reference to obtain passenger data and/or permitted baggage data from the flight booking system.
  • the online baggage transfer system verifies that the specified collection point is known and available (e.g. corresponds to a database of known addresses within an area in which a collection service is available). If so, the system identifies available times for collection from the collection point, based on a schedule of collection bookings at specified locations and allowing enough time for the baggage to be delivered onto the flight. The system then prompts the user to select an available time for collection. The system may allow multiple passengers on the same booking to have their baggage collected from different locations and/or at different times, in which case the user is prompted to select an available time for collection for each passenger.
  • the specified collection point e.g. corresponds to a database of known addresses within an area in which a collection service is available. If so, the system identifies available times for collection from the collection point, based on a schedule of collection bookings at specified locations and allowing enough time for the baggage to be delivered onto the flight. The system then prompts the user to select an available time for collection. The system may allow multiple passengers on the same booking to have their baggage collected from
  • the system verifies the payment details and may process payment for the baggage collection service either at this stage, or at a later stage such as collection or delivery of the baggage. If all the details are verified, the online baggage collection booking may be accepted and a confirmation issued to the user.
  • a baggage acceptance process is described with reference to step 1.3 of Figure 1 and the detailed steps shown in Figure 3, in which baggage booked for collection as described above is collected.
  • the online baggage transfer system checks whether the passenger flight details have been altered (e.g. whether the flight has been delayed or cancelled) and if so, updates or cancels the baggage collection booking accordingly; this may require the user to confirm whether the existing collection should proceed at the selected time or to select a new available time, or may inform the user of the cancellation of the collection if the flight is cancelled.
  • the system may check whether the passenger(s) have checked in for the flight, and if not, may contact the user to prompt the passenger(s) to check in.
  • step 3.3 the system assigns a driver for collection of the baggage at the selected time, and informs the user of the status of their baggage pickup.
  • the driver authenticates the corresponding passenger(s), for example by validating their passport and/or boarding pass details against the details provided at the time of booking and may do a biometric check of all eligible passengers in order to authenticate identity.
  • this authentication is performed automatically using a mobile device carried by the driver, for example by scanning the boarding pass and/or passport.
  • the mobile device may also be used to perform the biometric check, for example by signature recognition, or a fingerprint or iris scan. If there is any doubt as to the authenticity of the passenger(s), the driver may ask them additional authentication questions, such as booking details.
  • the driver then asks the passenger(s) to present their bags, and confirms that they match the number of bags given in the booking. The driver may check that the presented bags meet the requirements (e.g. weight, size and/or type) of the airline on which the flight is booked.
  • the driver carries a number of tamper-aware containers, for example as shown in Figure 6, for securely sealing the passenger's bags on collection.
  • Each tamper-aware container carries a unique reference number (URN) that may be scanned by the driver's mobile device.
  • the tamper-aware container may comprise a bag or envelope 60 made of strong, tear-resistant material such as plastic and having an opening 61 for receiving a passenger's bag, which opening is then closed by a flap 62 that is sealed by a tamper- evident seal 63 such that the interior of the envelope 60 cannot be accessed without visibly damaging or breaking the seal.
  • the material of the container 60 may be transparent or translucent so that the passenger's bag may be seen within the container 60.
  • Each collected bag is placed inside a corresponding tamper-aware container 60 and the driver then scans the corresponding URN.
  • the driver may also take a photograph of the passenger's bag within the container 60.
  • the photograph may also show the URN so that the correspondence between the URN and a particular item of baggage can be verified.
  • the driver presents the details of the collection (e.g. flight details, number of bags, photographs of bags) to the lead passenger, for example on the driver's mobile device.
  • the lead passenger confirms that the collection details are correct, for example by providing an electronic signature (or other biometric data) to the mobile device.
  • the sealed bags are securely stored in the driver's vehicle, which is then driven to a secure warehouse.
  • the progress of the driver towards the secure warehouse is monitored by the system, for example by tracking the location of the driver's mobile device, to detect any unscheduled stops or deviation from the expected route which may indicate interference with the bags. If such are detected, the bags may not be unloaded until after investigation by a supervisor.
  • the bags are unloaded and screened at a secure warehouse.
  • the driver scans the URN on each container as the bags are unloaded, using the driver's mobile device.
  • the driver also confirms that the tamper-evident seals are intact.
  • the bags are then screened, for example using an X-ray screening device.
  • the X- ray screening device generates a digital screening image which may be associated with the corresponding baggage item on a database.
  • the screening operator also scans the URN of each container, which validates the URN. If there are no security or integrity issues, then the screening operator marks the booking on the system as 'security screened' and may physically mark the bag or container as being security cleared.
  • a baggage processing and tagging process is described with reference to step 1.6 of Figure 1 and the detailed steps shown in Figure 4, in which the bags are checked in for the corresponding flight, by a bag tagging agent.
  • the agent scans the container URN to retrieve the flight details from the baggage collection system (step 4.1).
  • the agent logs on to the Departure Control System (DCS) of the relevant airline and accesses the flight booking details of the relevant passengers.
  • DCS Departure Control System
  • a check is then made that the corresponding passenger records from the DCS match those on the baggage transfer system; this check is preferably performed automatically.
  • the agent may also retrieve the corresponding photograph taken by the driver at step 1.3 above, to confirm that the bag to be tagged corresponds to the bag originally placed in the container carrying the URN.
  • the bag may be removed from the container before tagging.
  • the URN of the container may then be marked on the system as no longer valid.
  • the bag is tagged with an IATA (International Air Transport Association) compliant tag at step 4.3; if the passenger has already attached an IATA compliant tag, such as a digital or home printed bag tag, then the agent scans this tag to record its identifier into the system. At this stage, the IATA tag is marked as issued but inactive on the DCS system.
  • IATA International Air Transport Association
  • the IATA tagged bags may be stored at the secure warehouse until they need to be delivered to the relevant airport.
  • bags for delivery to a particular airport or terminal, that have been marked 'security screened' on the computer system are collected together and the IATA tag is scanned to verify that the correct bag is being handled.
  • the identified bags are then loaded into a cage or other secure container for secure transport to the airport.
  • the cage may be a metal lockable cage on wheels that can house approximately 8-10 bags.
  • Each cage has a single entrance that can be securely sealed by a lockable door.
  • the cage carries a unique identifier which is scanned and entered into the system, and the cage is sealed with a tamper-evident seal.
  • HBS Heold Baggage Screening
  • the sealed cages are handled by an injection agent, who scans the unique identifiers of the cages and checks these against a manifest of unique identifiers of cages sent for HBS injection.
  • the cage seal is then broken and the individual bags removed (step 5.1).
  • the IATA tag of each bag is then scanned and activated on the DCS system (step 5.2).
  • the baggage delivery system is then updated to mark the relevant bags as checked in, and notifications (e.g. receipts) sent to the relevant passengers (step 5.3).
  • the bags are then loaded onto the aircraft for the flight in a conventional way.
  • Figure 7 shows a system that may be used to implement the baggage transfer system in embodiments of the invention.
  • Access to the system by users e.g. passengers, drivers and agents
  • a mobile app 70a running on the relevant mobile device
  • a terminal 70b e.g. via a browser interface
  • a third-party app 70c e.g. via a browser interface
  • These access a system server 72 over the Internet via respective firewalls or other secure interfaces 71.
  • a notification system 73 which presents notifications and alarms via email, text message or mobile app notifications according to user preference and/or configuration.
  • a backend data handling system 74 is used for data storage by the server, and comprises a database, data warehouse and report generation functions. Active data is handled by a data cache 75, which may be local to the server 72.
  • External status changes such as flight changes, are provided to the server 72 via a change notification system 76.
  • a second embodiment will now be described with reference to Figure 8.
  • the second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the passenger' s baggage, whilst being carried on the same flight as the passenger, is delivered directly to the passenger's final destination rather than being collected by the passenger at the arrival airport.
  • the baggage may be delivered from the passenger's point of initial departure to their final destination, providing an end-to-end delivery service. Alternatively, the passenger may check in their baggage at the departure airport and have the baggage delivered to their final destination.
  • the process is divided into pre-flight and post-flight processes, with the pre-flight process having many features in common with steps 1.2 to 1.7 of the first embodiment.
  • the processes may be further divided into passenger processes, baggage processes and data processes, as shown in Figure 8.
  • step 8.2 the user makes an online booking for collection of baggage in a similar way to step 1.2.
  • step 8.3 the baggage is collected in a similar way to step 1.3.
  • step 8.4 the baggage is securely transported to a secure warehouse, similarly to step 1.4.
  • step 8.5 the baggage is screened at the secure warehouse, similarly to step 1.5.
  • step 8.6 the baggage is tagged similarly to step 1.6.
  • step 8.7 the baggage is injected into FIBS similarly to step 1.7.
  • the passenger may carry the baggage to the airport and steps 8.5 and 8.6 may then be performed at the airport; in particular, the screening step 8.5 may be integrated into the baggage handling step 8.7 at the airport.
  • the passenger and baggage data record collected during pre-flight processing is made available for post-flight processing.
  • the record may be forwarded from a pre-flight database 80 to a post-flight database 82.
  • the pre-flight database 80 may be accessed by the server 72.
  • the post-flight database 82 may be accessed by a separate server accessible at the arrival destination, or a single pre/post flight database may be shared between the pre-flight and post-flight processes.
  • the shared/forwarded passenger data may comprise the passenger identification data (e.g. Advance Passenger Information (API), Passenger Name Record (PNR)).
  • the shared/forwarded baggage data may include the photo(s) taken of the baggage during pre-flight processing, for example at step 8.3, and a screening image such as an X-ray obtained during step 8.5.
  • the passenger data and/or baggage data may be made available at the arrival airport before or shortly after departure of the flight, leaving sufficient time for this data to be processed before the flight arrives and the passenger and baggage disembark.
  • Processing of the baggage data may include checking the screening image for any anomalies that would require the passenger to take the baggage through customs on arrival. Post-flight processing
  • step 8.10 baggage is unloaded from the aircraft at the arrival airport.
  • the baggage tags are identified by baggage handling personnel or systems to separate baggage that has been booked for onward delivery to the passenger's final destination, or transfer onto a connecting flight.
  • step 8.11 the system determines whether any anomalies were detected in the corresponding screening image during processing of the baggage data.
  • the baggage is routed for onward delivery, and at step 8.12 is securely delivered to the booked destination. Otherwise, the baggage is routed for collection by the passenger at the arrival airport. The routing of the baggage may be performed automatically as part of the baggage handling in the arrival airport.
  • the passenger presents his/her passport or other credentials for checking, preferably at a dedicated booth for the post-flight processing service. An immigration official verifies the passenger's credentials against the details stored on the post-flight database and informs the passenger whether the baggage has been approved for onward delivery. Alternatively or additionally, the passenger may be informed of the baggage approval status via the mobile app 70a.
  • Figure 9 illustrates an end-to-end baggage handling process.
  • the same reference numerals are used as in Figure 8 to indicate similar steps in the end-to-end process, and the description of these steps will not be repeated.
  • Figure 9 shows in more detail the data generated and exchanged as part of the handling process.
  • the process is illustrated as different layers, with the 'Passenger Journey' layer representing the journey as experienced by the passenger, the 'AirPortr' layer representing the handling of the baggage, the 'PassPortr' layer illustrating the data handling by the baggage transfer system of the second embodiment, the 'CBP/DHS' layer illustrating the data handling by customs systems at the departure and arrival airports, and the 'Partners/ Arr' layer illustrating baggage handling and delivery systems.
  • the customs system may optionally be provided with the passenger data and baggage photo when these are collected at step 8.3.
  • the customs system sends a passenger referral code to the baggage transfer system.
  • Passenger referral codes are currently provided by customs for expediting passenger processing; in the present embodiment the referral code is stored together with the passenger and baggage data record.
  • the bag X-ray image is added to the baggage data record, and at step 8.7 the IATA tag data is added to the record.
  • the passenger and bag data record is provided to the customs system of the arrival airport, which responds with a reference code. This step preferably occurs before or soon after the flight departs.
  • the customs system then makes a determination as to whether the passenger and bag data record contains any anomalies which would require customs checking on arrival. This determination may include analysis of the scan (e.g. X-ray) image of the bag to determine compliance with local customs regulations in the country of arrival. For example, the local customs regulations may prohibit the importation of fresh produce, so that the X-ray image is analysed for the presence of fresh produce.
  • the scan e.g. X-ray
  • the passenger is notified (for example by a message received on the passenger's mobile device) of a code to show to a customs agent to identify their participation in the baggage transfer system of the embodiment, and to allow the customs agent to access the corresponding passenger and baggage data record.
  • a customs agent uses the code presented by the passenger, optionally in combination with other passenger identification data such as a passport number, to access the passenger and baggage data record from the baggage transfer system.
  • the customs agent determines whether the passenger is cleared and their baggage may be routed to the final destination, or whether there is a clearance issue which requires the passenger to collect their bags for clearance through customs.
  • the customs agent may make this determination at least in part from analysis of the passenger and baggage data record received at step 9.2.
  • the customs agent may comprise an automated or semi -automated system arranged to capture the code and determine whether there is a clearance issue, although manual intervention or second checking may be provided.
  • the baggage transfer system may identify to a relevant partner that the bag has been cleared for transfer, and the partner may then load the bag onto the transfer flight.
  • Figure 10 illustrates a variant of the embodiment of Figure 9, in which the passenger checks the bag in at the departure airport, and the screening image captured by FIBS is attached to the baggage data record used by the baggage transfer system. Steps similar to those of Figure 8 and Figure 9 are indicated by the same reference numerals, and their description is not repeated.
  • step 10.1 on arrival at the departure airport, the passenger attaches an IATA tag to the bag and registers the IATA tag with the airline, together with the passenger data record.
  • the passenger enrolls with the baggage transfer system of the embodiment, so that the passenger data record and the IATA tag code are provided to the baggage transfer system.
  • the enrolment may be performed by the passenger using a mobile app, or by the airline or a contractor based on passenger consent.
  • the passenger consent may be recorded in the passenger data record.
  • step 10.3 the bag is checked in with the airline and the baggage data record is updated to reflect this change of status.
  • the bag is screened by the HBS and a screening image is generated and recorded in a database against the IATA tag data of the bag. This may be performed automatically or semi-automatically.
  • the baggage transfer system requests the screening image using the IATA tag code as a reference, and the HBS responds with the corresponding screening image, which is then added to the baggage data record.
  • the entities and functional items described herein, such as the server 72, may be implemented by computer systems such as computer system 200 as shown in Figure 9.
  • Embodiments of the present invention may be implemented as programmable code for execution by such computer systems 200. After reading this description, it will become apparent to a person skilled in the art how to implement the invention using other computer systems and/or computer architectures.
  • Computer system 200 includes one or more processors, such as processor 204.
  • Processor 204 may be any type of processor, including but not limited to a special purpose or a general-purpose digital signal processor.
  • Processor 204 is connected to a communication infrastructure 206 (for example, a bus or network).
  • a communication infrastructure 206 for example, a bus or network.
  • Computer system 200 also includes a main memory 208, preferably random access memory (RAM), and may also include a secondary memory 210.
  • Secondary memory 210 may include, for example, a hard disk drive 212 and/or a removable storage drive 214, representing a floppy disk drive, a magnetic tape drive, an optical disk drive, etc.
  • Removable storage drive 214 reads from and/or writes to a removable storage unit 218 in a well-known manner.
  • Removable storage unit 218 represents a floppy disk, magnetic tape, optical disk, etc., which is read by and written to by removable storage drive 214.
  • removable storage unit 218 includes a computer usable storage medium having stored therein computer software and/or data.
  • secondary memory 210 may include other similar means for allowing computer programs or other instructions to be loaded into computer system 200.
  • Such means may include, for example, a removable storage unit 222 and an interface 220.
  • Examples of such means may include a program cartridge and cartridge interface (such as that previously found in video game devices), a removable memory chip (such as an EPROM, or PROM, or flash memory) and associated socket, and other removable storage units 222 and interfaces 220 which allow software and data to be transferred from removable storage unit 222 to computer system 200.
  • the program may be executed and/or the data accessed from the removable storage unit 222, using the processor 204 of the computer system 200.
  • Computer system 200 may also include a communication interface 224.
  • Communication interface 224 allows software and data to be transferred between computer system 200 and external devices. Examples of communication interface 224 may include a modem, a network interface (such as an Ethernet card), a communication port, a Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) slot and card, etc.
  • Software and data transferred via communication interface 224 are in the form of signals 228, which may be electronic, electromagnetic, optical, or other signals capable of being received by communication interface 224. These signals 228 are provided to communication interface 224 via a communication path 226.
  • Communication path 226 carries signals 228 and may be implemented using wire or cable, fibre optics, a phone line, a wireless link, a cellular phone link, a radio frequency link, or any other suitable communication channel. For instance, communication path 226 may be implemented using a combination of channels.
  • computer program medium and “computer usable medium” are used generally to refer to media such as removable storage drive 214, a hard disk installed in hard disk drive 212, and signals 228. These computer program products are means for providing software to computer system 200. However, these terms may also include signals (such as electrical, optical or electromagnetic signals) that embody the computer program disclosed herein.
  • Computer programs are stored in main memory 208 and/or secondary memory 210. Computer programs may also be received via communication interface 224. Such computer programs, when executed, enable computer system 200 to implement embodiments of the present invention as discussed herein. Accordingly, such computer programs represent controllers of computer system 200. Where the embodiment is implemented using software, the software may be stored in a computer program product and loaded into computer system 200 using removable storage drive 214, hard disk drive 212, or communication interface 224, to provide some examples.
  • a computer-implemented method of secure baggage transfer comprising: a. receiving on a computer system a request for delivery of a baggage item to a user-specified location, together with booking information indicating a flight onto which a passenger is booked; b. before the flight, generating a baggage data record including baggage tag data associated with the baggage item and a baggage screening image; c. providing the baggage data record to a destination airport of the flight; d. transporting the baggage item on the flight; e. at the destination airport, identifying the baggage item by scanning the baggage tag; and f. selectively routing the baggage item for delivery to the user-specified location based on the baggage data record, without requiring the passenger to collect the baggage item at the destination airport.
  • the baggage data record includes a referral code obtained from a customs system before the flight.
  • step a includes obtaining passenger information data, the method further including receiving passenger credentials from the passenger on arrival of the flight and verifying the passenger credentials with the passenger information data.
  • step a includes receiving on the computer system a request for collection of the baggage item from a user-specified location, the method further including collecting the baggage item from the user- specified location at a scheduled time, and verifying passenger data presented at the user-specified location with the booking information.
  • the baggage item is securely sealed with a tamper-evident seal.
  • the method of clause 8 further comprising transporting the securely sealed baggage item to a location remote from a departure airport of the flight.
  • a computer-implemented method of secure baggage transfer comprising: a. receiving on a computer system a request for collection of a baggage item from a user-specified location, together with booking information indicating a flight onto which a passenger is booked; b. collecting the baggage item from the user-specified location at a scheduled time, and verifying passenger data presented at the user-specified location with the booking information; c. securely sealing the baggage item with a tamper-evident seal; d.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un système de livraison de bagages sécurisé est agencé pour acheminer les bagages de l'utilisateur d'un vol arrivant à la destination spécifiée de l'utilisateur sans nécessiter l'utilisateur de collecter les bagages au niveau de l'aéroport d'arrivée. Une image de criblage de bagages peut être rendue disponible au niveau de l'aéroport de destination pour aider à décider s'il faut acheminer les bagages directement vers la destination finale de l'utilisateur.
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