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Method and apparatus for correlating and tracking passengers and baggage for a trackable passenger trip

  • US 7,231,355 B2
  • Filed: 12/06/2002
  • Issued: 06/12/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/06/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method to track both passengers and passenger baggage during trip segments comprising the steps of:

  • generating a passenger identification code, said passenger identification code identifiable with at least a passenger, a trip starting location, a transfer terminal, a carrier destination, and a passenger final destination;

    assigning a baggage identification code to each piece of baggage of a trackable baggage set;

    remotely transmitting said passenger identification code and said baggage identification code to an integrated travel information system at said trip starting location by said passenger;

    automatically locating both said passenger and said trackable baggage set to confirm both the passenger and said trackable baggage set are physically aboard a single mobile vehicle;

    identifying to a carrier service any individual piece of baggage of said trackable baggage set not identified as aboard the single mobile vehicle together with said passenger;

    designating a ground transportation vehicle at said transfer terminal for delivery of said trackable baggage set using said integrated travel information system;

    directing said passenger to said ground transportation vehicle by said integrated travel information system; and

    transmitting an end-of-trip signal to said integrated travel information system by said passenger when both said passenger and said trackable baggage set arrive at said passenger final destination.

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