B64F1/366

PROGRAM, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD
20220375019 · 2022-11-24 · ·

A program in the present invention causes a computer to perform: performing a first process for performing a predetermined process related to an aircraft boarding procedure and acquiring boarding reservation information on a user; when the process is completed, performing a second process for matching biometric information acquired from the user with passport biometric information included in passport information acquired from a passport of the user and, when a result of the matching of the biometric information with the passport biometric information is that the matching is successful, associating the passport information, the biometric information, and the boarding reservation information with each other; and performing a switching process for switching whether to perform the first process or the second process.

Touch-less printing of travel details on travel bag

A baggage labeling system is disclosed. The baggage labeling system includes a baggage labeling module. The baggage labeling module includes a housing, a workstation interface, a controller communicatively coupled to the workstation interface. a baggage sensor communicatively coupled to the controller, a conveyor system communicatively coupled to the controller and configured to move a baggage item. The baggage labeling module includes a printing assembly communicatively coupled to the controller. The printing assembly includes a printer head configured to print a label directly onto the baggage item and a positioning arm mechanically coupled to the printer head configured to rotate the positioning arm relative to at least one plane, or translate the positioning arm relative to a first axis. The baggage labeling system further includes a workstation communicatively coupled to the baggage labeling module.

Method and system for depositing and checking of baggage into airline flights

A baggage drop system is disclosed for depositing and checking of baggage into airline flights. The baggage drop system can include a substantially horizontal frame member. The frame member can be mounted above a first conveyor equipped with a static or dynamic weighting scale. The frame member can also be mounted away from an end of the first conveyor at a distance from an upper surface of the first conveyor substantially equal to a maximum allowable height of baggage thereby forming a physical barrier for oversized baggage. A computer can be configured to compare an output of the weighing scale with allowable baggage weights.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTERACTIONS BETWEEN TICKET HOLDERS AND SELF SERVICE FUNCTIONS

Systems and methods for facilitating interaction between a ticket holder and a self-service function related to a ticket are described herein. A mobile device can detect proximity to a self-service function. The mobile device can activate an application related to the self-service function. The mobile device can communicate with a beacon to retrieve an identifier of the self-service function. A first connection session can be established between the mobile device and a cloud broker service while a second connection session can be established between the self-service function and the cloud broker service. The cloud broker service can generate an end to end session using the first and second connection sessions by mapping an identifier of the mobile device with the identifier of the self-service function. Communications can be sent from the self-service function to the application of the mobile device through the cloud broker service including directional information.

Security kiosk
09789977 · 2017-10-17 · ·

A security kiosk which allows travelers to process themselves through a security checkpoint. An example security kiosk includes an identification device, communications circuitry, a security scanner for examining a traveler and items accompanying the traveler, and a processor for obtaining identification information from the traveler using the identification device, for connecting to a host computer system using the communications circuitry, for determining whether the traveler has previously checked in from the host computer system, for checking in the traveler when the traveler has not previously checked in, for reading a check-in document when the traveler has previously checked in, and for operating the security scanner.

Method and hand luggage trolley for facilitating a flow of passengers in an airport terminal
09736654 · 2017-08-15 · ·

A method and a trolley for facilitating a passenger's way through an airport terminal, and improved methods for boarding aircrafts. The trolley may include an interface, such as a boarding card reader, for receiving information identifying the passenger and/or the passenger's flight. Mobile wireless communication means may be provided at the trolley for receiving airport information data, such as flight departure gate, delay or cancellation information, from a computer network within an airport terminal. Data output means are provided to communicate information to the passenger. The trolley may be X-ray compliant. A communication interface may be provided at the trolley for communicating with a portable device, such as a smartphone or equivalent means of the passenger. Individually selected information based on passenger identity, destination, position or past collection of passenger behavior may be disseminated to passengers on an individual basis. Passengers may be allowed to pass a gate for aircraft boarding only when called in accordance with a predetermined boarding sequence on the basis of, e.g., seat number or seat row.

Intelligent explosion-proof table

The present disclosure provides an intelligent explosion-proof table, including a worktable, an explosion-proof box; the worktable has a window passing through in the vertical direction. The explosion-proof box with an open top is arranged under the window of the worktable. A lifting plate which can be moved up and down and a support mechanism for driving the lifting plate to be lifted are provided inside the explosion-proof box. The lifting plate is used for placing a danger source and matches with the window and is capable of being raised into the window.

IMPROVED BAGGAGE DROP SYSTEM
20170270477 · 2017-09-21 · ·

An improved baggage drop system, method of modification, baggage counter and retrofit system for receiving baggage from a passenger are disclosed. In one aspect the baggage drop system includes a housing adjacent a conveyor system. A first system is operable by the passenger to generate a baggage tag upon receipt of passenger information, and also actuates the conveyor system. A second system is operable by a second person to print a baggage tag, and to actuate the conveyor system. Only one of the first system or the second system is operable at a single point in time.

TOUCH-LESS PRINTING OF TRAVEL DETAILS ON TRAVEL BAG
20220185525 · 2022-06-16 ·

A baggage labeling system is disclosed. The baggage labeling system includes a baggage labeling module. The baggage labeling module includes a housing, a workstation interface, a controller communicatively coupled to the workstation interface. a baggage sensor communicatively coupled to the controller, a conveyor system communicatively coupled to the controller and configured to move a baggage item. The baggage labeling module includes a printing assembly communicatively coupled to the controller. The printing assembly includes a printer head configured to print a label directly onto the baggage item and a positioning arm mechanically coupled to the printer head configured to rotate the positioning arm relative to at least one plane, or translate the positioning arm relative to a first axis. The baggage labeling system further includes a workstation communicatively coupled to the baggage labeling module.

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHODS OF HANDLING BAGGAGE IN AIRPORT

Provided are a system and method for managing airport baggage. The system includes an electronic tag attached to baggage of each passenger and storing baggage information, a plurality of readers installed on one side of a conveyor, which automatically conveys the baggage to a gate and configured to recognize the electronic tag attached to the baggage passing therethrough, and an airport management server installed at each airport and configured to generate, when baggage check-in information is input, a baggage data table of a corresponding passenger and record, when baggage recognition information including reader identification information and baggage identification information is received from the reader, normal baggage recognition in a baggage data table corresponding to the baggage recognition information.