Baggage transportation security system
First Claim
1. A computer-based baggage transportation system comprising:
- a server computer including a processor for maintaining a baggage pickup and delivery Web site accessible via a communications network; and
a database for storing baggage delivery information; and
a communications link for receiving information from users and providing information to users, wherein the provided information comprises a priority and security tracking status of a bag.
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Abstract
In a communications network, such as the Internet system and method for arranging the transportation of baggage for airline passengers. Flight information and baggage information from a user is received via the communications network. Typically this is accomplished via a combination of information capture from an online travel provider (e.g., airline) and user input at a Web page. The baggage to be transported is identified and transported from an origin airport to a destination airport. The baggage is delivered to the user specified destination location. The method may further comprise collecting the baggage from an origin location other than the origin airport (e.g., residence, office, hotel, etc.). Travelers may access updated information concerning the location of their baggage from a desktop or laptop computer, a hand-held communication device, a cellular telephone with Internet access, or other suitable communications device.
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1. A computer-based baggage transportation system comprising:
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a server computer including a processor for maintaining a baggage pickup and delivery Web site accessible via a communications network; and
a database for storing baggage delivery information; and
a communications link for receiving information from users and providing information to users, wherein the provided information comprises a priority and security tracking status of a bag. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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