Method and apparatus for ensuring reliable loading of materials on aricraft and other vehicles
US7030760B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 5, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64F1/368
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A radio frequency identification (RFID) system includes an antenna located so that when baggage is being loaded on a vehicle, the antenna is capable of detecting information transmitted from at least one identity RFID tag located on the vehicle as well as information transmitted from a baggage RFID tag located on an item being loaded on or unloaded from the vehicle (though not necessarily simultaneously). A computer system is configured to compare the information transmitted from the identity RFID tag with expected vehicle information for the item loaded on or unloaded from the vehicle. An alarm condition may be generated if the results of the comparison indicate that the item is loaded on a vehicle other than that which was expected. The computer system may also provide notification to passengers or others regarding successful loading of the item on the vehicle. Similar processes may be used during unloading operations.
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