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Intelligent luggage tag

US7916025B2 · kind B2 · utility

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7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 10, 2007
Grant dateMar 29, 2011
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Expiry dateFeb 26, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08B21/24
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An improved system for tracking luggage and other such objects. The system features a transmitter tag for attachment to an object to be tracked and a receiver. When the tag comes within range of the receiver, the receiver provides notification to the user both visually and audibly. Audible notification can occur through the receiver's speaker, a wireless phone, a PDA, or an iPod or other portable music player. GPS capabilities allow the tag to store and transmit its exact coordinates to assist in locating the tag. Airport and airline security personnel can access the tag data with a dedicated interface device.

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