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Baggage transportation security system and method

  • US 20100318214A1
  • Filed: 09/26/2008
  • Published: 12/16/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/20/2000
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for facilitating the transportation of baggage for an airline passenger from an origin location to an origin airport for transport by the airline carrier chosen by the passenger to a destination airport, the method comprising:

  • (a) checking in bags with a ground delivery operator;

    (b) obtaining passenger identification information;

    (c) confirming the identity of the passenger;

    (d) collecting passenger airline flight information;

    (e) collecting the baggage from the origin location by said ground delivery operator;

    (f) marking the baggage with an identifier;

    (g) transmitting baggage information via a communications network and associating said baggage information with said airline flight information;

    (h) securely transporting the baggage from the origin location to the origin airport;

    (i) monitoring the location of the baggage during said transporting step; and

    (j) providing location information of the baggage via said communications network.

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