Luggage locking device and baggage handling method
US9489788B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 4, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC —)General
Abstract
Disclosed herein is an electronic luggage locking device and airline baggage handling method mainly characterized by ease-of-use, enhanced security and efficiency by utilizing proximity access-gaining and authentication technologies, a plurality of sensors, embedded electronic storage and retrieval of luggage information. The luggage locking device is incorporated with an electronic communication system enables interactions with other sensor modules within the luggage, external smart devices and airline transport systems to form an unitary baggage handling system. The baggage handling system contents a method using application software and capable of indicating and communicating the said luggage information and locational identification within an airline transport systems.
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