Remote generation of baggage tag for passenger on the return leg.

Abstract

The disclosure presents a method for luggage handling processes for passengers on return travel. The process includes acquiring, by an acquiring device, an originating bag tag identifier (O-BTI) or International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate associated with a bag tag affixed to a luggage item of the passenger. This O-BIT is used to create a digital BTI data record linked to the travel carrier. The method includes printing, by a printing device, a return leg travel IATA-formatted bag tag for a return flight linked to the originating printed bag tag. Additionally, the method may remotely check in the passenger for the return flight by accessing a B-type message using the digital BTI data record, the B-type message containing a passenger name record (PNR) number.

Description

1 / 54 Remote generation of baggage tag for passenger on the return leg. PRIORITY CLAIM

[001] This PCT application claims priority over U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 18 / 104,359, filed February 1, 2023, entitled "Return Leg Remote Passenger Check-In," now issued as U.S. Patent No. 11,682,241 on June 20, 2023, the full content of which is incorporated herein by reference. This PCT application also claims priority over U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 18 / 406,785, filed January 8, 2024, entitled "Return Leg Passenger Bag Tag Generation," U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 18 / 332,377, filed June 9, 2023, entitled "Digital Recreation of Original Bag Tag Identifier," U.S. Patent Application No. Serial No. 18 / 201,908, filed on May 25, 2023, and entitled "Return Leg Remote Passenger Check-In from Bag Tag Identifiers" and U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 18 / 311,566, filed on May 3, 2023, and entitled "Multi-Leg Travel Baggage Tracking".The full disclosure of each of the aforementioned requests is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[002] The modalities described generally refer to asset management. Specifically, the modalities described refer to systems and methods for extracting data that would otherwise be discarded and reusing it to reduce data entry. 2. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED TECHNIQUE

[003] Airlines generally offer passengers the option of checking baggage packed with their personal items, with or without a baggage fee. The baggage is usually weighed to determine if additional fees are required. Then, Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, page 7 / 96 2 / 54 Baggage is tagged by the airline with a printed baggage tag. Each travel operator may have its own format for printing a baggage tag at the travel operator's counter. This process consumes human resources from the staff working behind the counter to finalize passenger check-in, print boarding passes, process baggage, and print and attach baggage tags. Airlines have also invested in kiosk machines that allow passengers to print baggage tags to free up some counter staff time. This can allow the passenger to print and attach the printed baggage tag without using the human resources of the counter staff.

[004] According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FA-A), the average daily passenger numbers in fiscal year 2021 were approximately 1.6 million. In fiscal year 2019, the average daily passenger numbers were approximately 2.9 million. Some of these passengers are returning. In addition, some of the returning passengers are returning from a busy cruise or resort.

[005] Many attempts have been made to reduce the cost of baggage handling, especially baggage handling, departure check-in, and return check-in for travelers at accommodation companies with a high volume of passengers. To simplify baggage handling during transport, the passenger has the option of contracting services from a third-party provider to pick up the passenger and / or their baggage and transport it to the airport when necessary. Baggage can be picked up from any location, such as a residence, office, hotel, etc., and / or delivered to any location identified by the passenger, without the need for their presence.

[006] Another baggage handling attempt includes the use of raw Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, page 8 / 96 3 / 54 cross-staffing in lodging establishments, such as a hotel. One of the biggest disadvantages of cross-staffing is that these employees are unavailable for other tasks that may arise for passengers who are still enjoying the lodging establishment's amenities. Hiring more staff has become a challenge in recent years due to COVID-19. Furthermore, staffing costs have increased. In some locations, such as a cruise ship, extra staff to handle additional tasks is not only prohibitively expensive but also reduces cruise revenue, trading paying passengers for the cost of a hired employee. The ability to print baggage tags and boarding passes takes up space on the cruise ship that could be used for passenger accommodation.

[007] Some baggage handling services issue a valet receipt or tag that is placed on the baggage. This process still requires the baggage to receive a printed baggage tag from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) with a baggage tag identifier to replace the valet receipt or tag. This process can be prohibitively expensive for a competitive lodging company vying for clientele. Overall, baggage handling services require the passenger to request the service using a website or mobile app, enter various passenger information that can be entered incorrectly, and pay a fee. Passengers can check in remotely for their flights by providing all necessary flight information from a travel itinerary in advance using the website or mobile app.Although the process seems benign, data entry errors can occur, which can be very costly, along with the additional cost of baggage handling and temporary valet parking tickets. Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, page 9 / 96 4 / 54

[008] Most of the time, after a passenger arrives at their destination, the baggage tag is removed and discarded to make room for the baggage tag on the return leg of the trip.

[009] An average transatlantic cruise ship has a capacity of approximately 3,000 passengers. Some larger cruise ships have a capacity of 5,400 passengers. Each passenger returning home using an airline must check in for their return flight. The cruise ship staff will handle the pre-check-in process for the return flight, as well as the number of bags. However, the process consumes valuable and limited human resources available on board for disembarkation. There is a need for a system and process to address these challenges that is cost- and time-efficient, and easy for any passenger to use. BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0010] The methods refer to a system and method for checking in passengers on return travel modes using a digitally recreated origin baggage tag identifier. In one aspect, a method includes, after the completion of a passenger's travel segment with a first-mode travel operator, electronically acquiring, by at least one electronic acquisition device, an origin paper baggage tag identifier (OP-BTI) associated with or printed on a printed baggage tag from the first-mode travel operator that is on a passenger's first piece of baggage to create digital BTI data linked to the first-mode travel operator. The method includes extracting, by at least one processor, a passenger baggage number from the digital BTI data; and accessing, by at least one processor, a passenger name record. Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, page 10 / 96 5 / 54 (PNR) of a first-mode travel operator's computer system, based on the extracted passenger baggage number. The method includes autonomously creating, by at least one processor, a passenger manifest record from the digital BTI data and the PNR, with identification data for checking in a return leg of the passenger's trip with a designated return travel operator; and repeating the method for a plurality of passengers initiating a stay associated with a lodging entity to autonomously form a manifest file with a channel for checking in the plurality of passengers with the designated return travel operator.

[0011] In one aspect, a computing system includes at least one processor. The computing system also includes a memory that stores instructions that, when executed by at least one processor, configure itself to, upon completion of a passenger's journey segment with a first-mode travel operator, cause the at least one processor to electronically acquire, from at least one electronic acquisition device, an Origin Paper Baggage Tag Identifier (OPBTI) associated with or printed on a printed baggage tag of the first-mode travel operator that is on a passenger's first-mode baggage to create digital BTI data linked to the first-mode travel operator.The processor is configured to extract a passenger baggage number from digital BTI data; and access a passenger name record (PNR) from a remote computer system of the first-mode travel operator, based on the extracted passenger baggage number. The processor is configured to autonomously create a passenger manifest record from the digital BTI data and the PNR, with identification data for check-in on a return leg of the journey. Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, page 11 / 96 6 / 54 passenger trip with a designated return travel operator; and repeat these steps for a plurality of passengers initiating a stay associated with a hosting entity to autonomously form a manifest file with a channel for check-in of the plurality of passengers with the designated return travel operator. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] For a better understanding of the invention, the following detailed description should be consulted, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 illustrates a block diagram of a system for checking in a passenger for return trip segments according to a specific mode of transport. Figure 2A illustrates a partial view of a conventional airline baggage tag of the prior art. Figure 2B illustrates a conventional airline baggage tag marker of the prior art. Figure 2C illustrates an example of attaching baggage tag markers to passenger baggage. Figure 3 illustrates a scanner according to a modality. Figure 4 illustrates a block diagram of programming modules for passenger check-in and generation of a manifest for boarding a segment of a trip according to a specific mode of transport. Figure 5 illustrates a method for checking in a passenger according to a specific type of service. Figure 6 illustrates a block diagram of programming modules for generating a master manifest according to a modality. Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, page 12 / 96 7 / 54 Figure 7 illustrates a computing system according to one modality. Figure 8 illustrates a flowchart of a method for checking in a passenger departing from an accommodation facility according to a specific modality. Figure 9 illustrates a flowchart of a method for merging passenger manifest and accommodation entity information according to a modality. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED MODALITY

[0013] The embodiments are described herein with reference to the accompanying figures, in which similar reference numbers are used throughout the figures to designate similar or equivalent elements. The figures are not drawn to scale and are provided only to illustrate the aspects disclosed herein. Several disclosed aspects are described below with reference to non-limiting exemplary applications for illustration. It should be understood that various specific details, relationships, and methods are presented to provide a complete understanding of the embodiments disclosed herein. However, one with common knowledge of the relevant art will readily recognize that the embodiments disclosed can be practiced without one or more of the specific details or with other methods. In other cases, well-known structures or operations are not shown in detail to avoid obscuring the aspects disclosed herein.The modalities are not limited by the illustrated order of acts or events, since some acts may occur in different orders and / or simultaneously with other acts or events. Furthermore, not all illustrated acts or events are necessary to implement a methodology according to the modalities.

[0014] Although the ranges and numerical parameters that define the Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, page 13 / 96 8 / 54 broad scope are approximations, the numerical values ​​presented in specific, non-limiting examples are reported to the greatest possible accuracy. Any numerical value, however, inherently contains certain errors, necessarily resulting from the standard deviation found in their respective test measurements. Furthermore, all ranges disclosed herein should be understood as encompassing any and all subranges included therein. For example, a range less than 10 may include any and all subranges between (and including) the minimum value of zero and the maximum value of 10, i.e., any and all subranges with a minimum value equal to or greater than zero and a maximum value equal to or less than 10, for example, from 1 to 4.

[0015] A Departure Control System (DCS) controls various air operations, including airport check-in, generation of passenger baggage tag identifier (BTID), and printing of baggage tags.Baggage tags are formatted according to rules published by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and include, for example, a 10-digit identification number. Typically, one or more IATA Type-B messages are created, which include the 10-digit identification number and flight information.

[0016] It has been determined that what was considered waste (i.e., a discarded baggage tag from an airline) is, in fact, a missing link to cost- and time-efficient baggage handling by high-volume accommodation entities such as resorts and cruise lines, by way of a non-limiting example.

[0017] Normally, passengers are encouraged to remove the printed baggage tag after retrieving their baggage from the conveyor belt at a destination. However, it has been determined that the printed baggage tag originally contains useful information and, instead of discarding it, Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, page 14 / 96 9 / 54 la, it can be used 1) as a substitute for printing and / or attaching temporary valet parking labels; and 2) for autonomous data entry and retrieval, relieving the passenger or other employee from collecting the passenger's personal information and return flight information.

[0018] A passenger's baggage may be tagged with an airline adhesive marker, which may also include the IATA identification number barcode. This marker may be placed anywhere on the baggage and may be used as a substitute for printing and / or attaching temporary valet tags or a missing IATA baggage tag. For example, an airline IATA baggage tag may be damaged or removed as a result of handling by the airline's baggage handling system. Thus, the airline baggage marker may be used in the processes described herein.

[0019] In some instances, the airline's IATA baggage tag or other special-use baggage tags may include a printed IATA identification number and / or a radio frequency identifier (RFID) that can be read by an RFID reader. However, RFID technology is used about 10% of the time and is not widely available today. The system and method described herein may utilize the RFID that is part of the baggage tag, for example, especially if the originally printed baggage tag is damaged or cannot be scanned by a barcode reader, by way of non-limiting example. As is known, RFID is used because sometimes scanning the 10-digit identification number can be challenging for scanners throughout the airline's baggage handling system. This is because the printed text may be damaged or the baggage tag may be damaged. Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, page 15 / 96 The attached 10 / 54 gem may be in a position that prevents barcode capture. The system described here can use an RFID reader to acquire the 10-digit identification number in parallel with a barcode reader, or if necessary.

[0020] It has been determined that, in addition to using the original, non-discarded IATA baggage tag as a replacement for a valet tag, the IATA baggage tag can be used to automate processes so that they are less prone to data entry errors, less burdensome for the passenger, save time and are economical.

[0021] The system described herein uses parallel methodologies to acquire passenger identification information in order to accommodate scenarios of damaged or missing IATA baggage tags, so that the 10-digit identification number can be acquired without the need for passenger or other staff input. For example, all passenger information, especially return flight information, can be obtained by a process that scans the airline's original, undiscarded IATA baggage tag and autonomously retrieves a passenger record and return flight information for remote check-in of a passenger for return to their country of origin.

[0022] Scanning all non-discarded baggage tags may include scanning at the dock of an accommodation entity, such as a cruise line, scanning at a destination airport or travel intermediary operator on arrival, scanning at any accommodation entity, such as a hotel resort, and / or scanning at a location between a destination airport or travel intermediary operator and the accommodation entity.

[0023] It was determined that the original baggage tag im Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, p. 16 / 96 11 / 54 printed / paper baggage tag issued by a first-mode travel operator contains valuable information that can be used to automate passenger check-in processes for a return leg of the trip with the first-mode travel operator and / or develop passenger records for a manifest used by an accommodation entity. Instead of removing the original printed baggage tag upon arrival at a destination point associated with an accommodation entity, the code embedded in the identification number on the original printed baggage tag can be acquired electronically, scanned, and used to obtain personal information or Personally Identifiable Information (PII) associated with a passenger from the first-mode travel operator and subsequently used by the accommodation entity or other supplier.

[0024] Furthermore, it has been determined that the identification number on the original printed baggage tag can be used to obtain return flight information for the passenger autonomously, without the need for the passenger or staff of a lodging entity to manually enter the return flight itinerary information.

[0025] Figure 1 illustrates a block diagram of a system 100 for checking in a passenger for return segments of a trip, according to a modality. System 100 is indicated between lines AA and BB. System 100 can communicate with the travel information system 108 of a first-mode travel operator 104, the travel information system 110 of an optional intermediate travel operator 106, and / or the travel information system 128 of an accommodation unit 126. In the modalities described herein, the accommodation unit 126 is a cruise ship. The travel information systems 108, 110, and 128 may include web-based servers connected to the internet. Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, page 17 / 96 12 / 54 for example. One or more components of system 100 are located locally in relation to a destination point (DP) 107, where the destination point 107 is also local in relation to a lodging unit. In some embodiments, the lodging unit 126 may be a tourist destination.

[0026] The first-mode travel operator 104 can be an airline, a bus travel operator, and a rail travel operator. However, for the purposes of discussion, the examples will be described in relation to the first-mode travel operator 104 being a travel operator. The optional intermediate travel operator 106 can be an airline, a bus travel operator, and a rail travel operator.

[0027] The travel path 140, represented as a dashed line, denotes a path of travel segments L1, L2, and L3 of the passenger and passenger baggage 138 from the origin point (i.e., home 102) to the lodging or boarding point at the lodging entity 126. Segment L1 is a travel path traveled from home 102 to a first-mode travel operator 104. Segment L2 is a travel path traveled using the first-mode travel operator 104 to the destination point 107 or to the optional segment L3 associated with an intermediate travel operator 106. The optional segment L3 is a travel path traveled using the intermediate travel operator 106 to the destination point 107. For example, a passenger may end their travel path at the end of segment L2 and board a vehicle from a different travel operator or flight to begin traveling along segment L3 to the destination point 107.Furthermore, it should be recognized that the L3 segment's travel route may include one or more intermediate travel operators. In some cases, the route... Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, page 18 / 96 13 / 54 passenger gem may have zero (0) intermediate travel operators, such as in the case of a direct flight or direct trip to destination point 107 along the route of the trip 140.

[0028] Destination point 107 is local in relation to the port of embarkation of the accommodation entity 126. System 100 or one or more components of system 100 may be controlled and operated by a third-party service provider, independent of any travel operator. System 100 may be controlled and operated by a travel operator local in relation to destination point 107. The travel operator local in relation to destination point 107 may be an airline, a rail travel operator, a bus travel operator, a cruise ship travel operator, or a combination thereof.

[0029] In some cases, the paths taken by the first-mode travel operator 104 and the path of the optional intermediate travel operator 106 may be reversed, so that the path taken by the passenger on segment L2 may be by an intermediate travel operator 106 and the path taken by the passenger on segment L3 to the destination point 107 may be using the first-mode travel operator 104.

[0030] A component of the system 100 may include a scanner 116 for scanning a baggage tag (BT) 142. An example of an airline BT 142 will be described in more detail in relation to Figure 2A. The BT 142 is an original paper baggage tag (OP-BT) with an original baggage tag identifier (O-BTI) 114, such as that of a first-time travel operator 104 on a first leg of the trip. The O-BTI 114 may be stored in a database by the first-time travel operator 104.

[0031] In some modes, the components of the system 100 Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, page 19 / 96 14 / 54 may also include a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader or a near-field communication (NFC) identification reader, both referred to here as RFID-R 150, indicated in a dashed box to indicate that they are optional. The RFID reader receives electromagnetic fields to automatically identify and track tags. In some cases, passenger 138 baggage may use an RFID tag or near-field communication (NFC) compatible tags that produce a 10-digit identification number or equivalent identifier. However, currently, most baggage still uses the printed or paper tag as the primary means of identifying a passenger 138 baggage.

[0032] The term passenger 138 baggage may include one or more baggage items. The one or more baggage items may include a first baggage item.In some cases, only the BT 142 of the first baggage item may need to be scanned to digitally recreate a passenger's baggage number.

[0033] The stored digital O-BTI 114 can be converted to a format compatible with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) baggage tag code and other standardized travel operator formats. For example, an airline baggage tag may include an IATA code that includes a three-character alphanumeric geocode designating airports and metropolitan areas. The IATA code is also known as the IATA location identifier. IATA also publishes industry standard rules for creating baggage tags for the airline industry. The printed BT 142 may include a 10-digit identification number and the corresponding barcode shown in Figure 2A. The O-BTI 114 may include information to create the IATA geocode, the airline's original flight information, the 10-digit identification number, and other BT im information. Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, page 20 / 96 15 / 54 passengers are loaded onto a BT 142, as will be described in Figure 2A. The BT 142 may use a license plate from other travel operators.

[0034] A component of the system 100 may include an imaging device 118 for capturing an image of the passenger's baggage 138. The components of the system 100 may include an optional printing device 120 configured to print a marker (MK) 136 onto a substrate. The components of the system 100 may include a computing device 122, as will be described in more detail in Figure 7. The computing device 122 may communicate with the scanner 116, the imaging device 118, and the printing device 120 via wireless communication, indicated by the reference numeral 130. In some embodiments, the computing device 122 may communicate with the scanner 116, the imaging device 118, and / or the printing device 120 using wired communication protocols. The printing device 120 may be a laser printer, an inkjet printer, or another printing device.

[0035] It should be understood from this disclosure that the system described here accommodates many possible outcomes that may be experienced by various passengers. The need for an MK 136 arises from the fact that some baggage arriving at a destination may not include the originally printed baggage tag or airline tag, both of which may include an IATA barcode. In such a situation, the system would need to prepare a tag to temporarily label the baggage.

[0036] The system can obtain passenger information by reading a barcode or Quick Response (QR) code associated with the original flight boarding pass. In some cases, the passenger's ticket may include information associated with a 10-digit identification number, which can be obtained from the passenger and Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, p. 21 / 96 16 / 54 placed in baggage without the need to print an MK 136. For example, the passenger may receive a sticker marker from a flight attendant at the time of baggage check-in at the airport.

[0037] This marker may include the 10-digit identification number or other information. This marker can be used to identify baggage by the passenger in case of loss, for example.

[0038] The system may include the creation, by means of a printing device in communication with at least one processor, of an MK 136 with a marker identifier that links the passenger manifest record to the first baggage, when the original paper baggage tag identifier (OP-BTI) associated with the printed baggage tag of the first baggage is damaged or missing; and the completion of the passenger manifest record with the marker identifier. The marker identifier may be a barcode, readable by a barcode reading device, where the marker identifier includes one of the following: OP-BTI or a new passenger tracking identifier.

[0039] The computing device 122 can communicate with the scanner 116, the imaging device 118, and / or the printing device 120 using near-field communication (NFC) protocols, such as, but not limited to, BLUETOOTH. The computing device 122 can communicate with the scanner 116, the imaging device 118, and / or the printing device 120 using wireless fidelity communications (WI-FI) based on the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11 standards. The computing device 122 can communicate with the scanner 116, the imaging device 118, and / or the printing device 120 using compatible ZIGBEE wireless technology. Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, page 22 / 96 17 / 54 with IEEE 802.15, for example. The computing device 122 can communicate with the scanner 116, the imaging device 118 and / or the printing device 120 using long-range communication protocols, short-range communication protocols, cellular radio frequency protocols or other mobile radio frequency protocols.

[0040] In other embodiments, the scanner 116 may be a software application stored on the computing device 122 and programmed to interact with a video device or camera embedded, integrated, or connected by cable to the computing device 122. In one embodiment, the computing device 122, the imaging device 118, and the scanner 116 may be a single device, such as a smartphone, tablet, or other portable computing device with video capability, hereinafter referred to as the intelligent communication device. In some embodiments, the system 100 may include a local computing device or a server 148 to communicate with the intelligent communication device(s) and the travel information systems 108, 110, and / or 128.The local computing device (i.e., server 148) communicates via wired or wireless communications with at least one intelligent communication device and / or with travel information systems 108, 110, or 128.

[0041] In one embodiment, the computing device 122, the imaging device 118, the scanner 116 and the RFID-R 150 may be a single device, such as a smartphone, tablet or other video-enabled portable computing device, also referred to herein as a smart communication device.

[0042] Imaging device 118, scanner 116 and / or RFID-R 150 may be electronic devices that acquire the barcode or other information associated with the IATA identification number, Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, page 23 / 96 18 / 54 is used as the 10-digit identification number. As should be understood from this disclosure, although IATA standards use a 10-digit identification number, other license plate formats may use more or fewer digits.

[0043] A component of the system 100 may include an optional baggage receiver 124 for transporting the received baggage, as on a conveyor belt. While the passenger baggage 138 moves on the conveyor belt, at least one scanner 116 and at least one imaging device 118 may scan or generate images of the representative information of the O-BTI 114. In some embodiments, the imaging device 118 may capture images of one or more passenger bags 138. In addition, the RFID-R 150 may also read an RFID or NFC tag placed on the baggage receiver 124. In some embodiments, the scanner 116 may scan a baggage tag enabled for QR codes. Baggage tags enabled for RFID, NFC, and QR codes may include certain Personal Identification (PU) information. This passenger Personal Identification information and the information in the Passenger Name Record (PNR) 112 may be used to validate the personal information.The RFID or NFC tag must be compliant with IATA RP 1740c, for example.

[0044] In other embodiments, the baggage receiver 124 may include a platform or surface designated for the placement of a single passenger bag 138, with a scanner, imaging device 118 and / or RFID-R 150 near the platform to scan the O-BTI 114 and / or capture images of a passenger's bag 138. The scanner 116 and the imaging device 118 may be the same device, but operated to search for and scan a barcode with the O-BTI 114 in one process and, in a second optional process, to locate a part or side of the baggage body. Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, p. 24 / 96 19 / 54 passenger 138 to capture baggage identification features. In some modes, the scanned O-BTI data receiver 402 can be bypassed if a printed BT 142 is unreadable. In this case, a user can directly enter the 10-digit identification number 210, which is then entered into the identification number analyzer 404 to identify the travel operator identification and the passenger's baggage number. The scanner 116, the imaging device 118, and the RFID-R 150 can be integrated into the same device, where the RFID-R 150 will read the RFID tag or NFC tag if a printed baggage tag is not present to develop personal information for a manifest.

[0045] In a process to capture baggage identification features, such as using computer vision, it may be determined that passenger 138's baggage does not include an original paper tag. In this case, the information received from RFID-R 150 can be used. In some cases, passenger 138's baggage may have both an RFID or NFC tag and an original paper tag, since the original paper tag may include information associated with a travel operator for a local return leg to the place of origin 102.

[0046] The computing device 122 and / or the server 148 of the system 100 generate a communication session with a travel information system 108 or 110 to access the PNR 112 based on the scanned BT 142 to obtain representative information from the original OBTI 114 with an embedded passenger baggage number code, as will be described later. The travel information system 108 or 110 will generate a communication with the passenger file data 132, which includes the passenger's return leg information and personal information (PII). The received passenger file data 132 is assembled into an air Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, page 25 / 96 20 / 54 manifest file 134 or sent to the travel information system 128, where a manifest file 134 is created. In some cases, the server 148 may create a manifest file 134. One of the computing devices 122 and / or servers 148 may communicate a manifest file 134 to the travel information system 128 of the hosting entity 126.

[0047] Computing device 122 and / or server 148 will merge all passenger file data 132 into a single dispatched passenger manifest file 134. Computing device 122 and / or server 148 will then communicate a manifest file 134 to a travel information system 128 for a hosting entity 126.

[0048] Departure Control Systems (DCS) can manage an airline's check-in process. The travel information system 108 or 110 may include a check-in indicator 144 that indicates that a passenger has checked in to travel within a specific period. In some modes, the airline may include a check-in database 146 for passengers who have checked in to travel.

[0049] An example scenario will be described in detail below. A passenger ready for a trip departs from home 102, where passenger 138's baggage originates, for example, and travels on leg L1 of trip 140. Passenger 138's baggage may travel with the passenger or via a baggage transport service to a first-mode travel operator 104, which initiates leg L2 of the trip. Assume that first-mode travel operator 104 is an airline. At first-mode travel operator 104, passenger 138's baggage receives a BT 142, as shown in Figure 2A. The BT 142 includes printed information representative of the O-BTI 114, consistent with the label format. Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, page 26 / 96 BT 142 is a baggage allowance of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) 21 / 54. A BT 142 can be printed on paper or composite paper at the airline counter through an airline agent, a baggage handling service, or by the passenger at a kiosk. The BT 142 remains in the passenger's baggage while traveling on the L3 leg of the journey, if used, as described below.

[0050] Passenger 140’s trip will include accommodation unit 126. In this example, consider accommodation unit 126 to be a cruise ship. In some modes, before the passenger boards a cruise ship (i.e., accommodation unit 126), BT 142 with O-BTI 114 is scanned by scanner 116 to digitize the printed representation of O-BTI 114.

[0051] In several scenarios, passenger 140's trip may include segment L2 and segment L3. For example, if there is only one primary travel operator 104, segment L3 will be omitted. In this case, primary travel operator 104 may provide a direct flight to a city or destination near or local to the accommodation unit 126. In other examples, passenger 140's trip may include an intermediate travel operator 106 to provide segment L3. For example, passenger 140's trip may include at least one connecting flight or travel segment to a city or destination near the accommodation unit 126. The connecting segment may be termed segment L3, which begins at the end of segment L2 and ends at a destination point 107.

[0052] Figure 2A illustrates a partial view of a conventional aircraft baggage tag 200 (i.e., BT 142) of the prior art, printed. The baggage tag 200 is half of a baggage tag. The baggage tag 200 includes two sides, which may be mirror images of each other, so that their ex Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, page 27 / 96 22 / 54 endpoints can be attached together. In the illustrated example, baggage tag 200 includes a flight identifier for the origin airport 202, represented by three digits, and a flight identifier for the destination airport 204, also represented by three digits. Baggage tag 200 includes at least one flight identifier with a barcode 206. In this illustration, baggage tag 200 includes a first flight identifier with a barcode 206, with the barcode bars oriented in a first orientation, and a second flight identifier with a barcode 208, with the barcode bars oriented in a second orientation, different from the first orientation. The baggage tag format may have slight variations from country to country and from travel operator to travel operator.

[0053] Baggage tag 200 includes a 10-digit identification number 210, compliant with IATA standards. The 10-digit identification number includes a first integer in the range of 0 to 9, followed by a three-digit airline code, followed by six digits of the identification number. The last six digits of the tag correspond to the passenger's baggage number. The font of the digits may be difficult to read. The 10-digit identification number 210 is adjacent to the first barcode of flight identifier 206 and / or the second barcode of flight identifier 208.

[0054] The human-readable identification number 210 will have a two- or three-digit IATA code for the travel operator. For example, it could be A-A509795 or 001509795. AA would be the two-character IATA code for American Airlines, and 001 would be the three-digit IATA code for the travel operator. However, the barcode will always have the full ten digits.

[0055] The first flight identifier with barcode 206 is Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, p. 28 / 96 23 / 54 a label that conceals personal and flight information. For example, the first 206-barcode flight identifier is encoded to include the passenger's name and baggage destination information (i.e., the destination), as well as other information such as the name of the arrival airport, departure time, IATA code of the arrival airport, airline code and flight number, and the name of the passenger identified with the baggage (e.g., in the format surname and first name). The first 206-barcode flight identifier is a modified version of the 210 identification number.

[0056] The baggage tag number includes a two-letter airline code and six digits. The six digits represent the passenger's baggage number. Using the passenger's baggage number, a PNR 112 can be found. In some modes, the passenger's baggage number also hides the passenger's personal information.

[0057] Airlines generate and store one or more Type-B 152 messages. Type-B 152 messages may include one or more baggage transfer messages (BTM), baggage origin messages (BSM), baggage processing messages (BPM), baggage unloading messages (BUM), unseen baggage messages (BNS), baggage control messages (BCM), baggage manifest messages (BMM), and baggage requests (BRQ). The baggage tag number is part of the baggage messages.

[0058] The identification number 210 incorporated in the first flight identifier with barcode 206 or in the second flight identifier with barcode 208 is known as an index number (IN) linked to a Baggage Origin Message (BSM), sent by the departure control system (DCS) of a Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, page 29 / 96 24 / 54 travel operator to the airport baggage handling system, where each digit in the 210 identification number has a specific meaning. For example, BSM contains flight details and passenger information for the second L2 leg.

[0059] It has been determined that the index number (IN) embedded in identification number 210, in the first barcode flight identifier 206 or in the second barcode flight identifier 208 can be used to access a passenger's PNR 112.

[0060] The example in Figure 2A is a self-tagging airline baggage tag, printed by a passenger at a kiosk in an airport. All airline baggage tags will include the same plate format.

[0061] Figure 2B illustrates a conventional airline baggage tag marker 212 of the state of the art. The airline baggage tag marker 212 may include the passenger's name, the flight identifier of the origin airport 214, the flight identifier of the destination airport 216, a 10-digit identification number 218 and the barcode of the adjacent flight identifier 220.

[0062] In some forms, the airline baggage tag marker 212 is attached to one end of the conventional airline baggage tag 200 and can be detached for the passenger to keep. The airline baggage tag marker 212 is also printed on paper or on a paper composite.

[0063] The MK 136 printed by the printing device 120 may include personal information for the PNR 112 to fill in the passenger's name. In some cases, the MK 136 may include a temporary baggage tag with an embedded code for the accommodation entity 126 or for a return leg. Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, page 30 / 96 25 / 54

[0064] Figure 3 illustrates a scanner 116 according to one embodiment. The scanner 116 includes a software application (i.e., the scanner application 310) loaded onto a computing device 302, such as computing device 122. The user of the scanner 116 will point the camera lens 308 toward the printed baggage tag 200. The camera lens 308 is located on the rear of the device, opposite the display screen 304. The processor of the computing device 302 causes a representative image (input) of the printed baggage tag 200, captured by the camera lens 308, to be displayed on the display screen 304.

[0065] The 310 scanner application can provide a 306 barcode window, indicated by dashed lines, to highlight and identify the printed barcode in the image or to direct the user towards the barcode, so that the 306 window is positioned to capture all the bars of the second barcode flight identifier 208, for example. The 310 scanner application can alternatively or additionally scan the first barcode flight identifier 206. The 306 window can be displayed automatically when the 310 scanner application starts. The 310 scanner application can search for a linear or one-dimensional (1D) barcode, for example, to convert the barcode of the first barcode flight identifier 206 or the second barcode flight identifier 208 and produce a series of digits representing the identification number 210, for example.A person can see the identification number 210. However, entering each digit can be time-consuming and prone to human error.

[0066] The first flight identifier with barcode 206 or the second flight identifier with barcode 208 associated with identification number 210 can be used as an index number (IN) linked to the Baggage Origin Message (BSM), by Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, page 31 / 96 Example 26 / 54, with passenger information, to locate and access the passenger's PNR 112 and their return flight information.

[0067] In some modes, the scanner application can also be used to capture a QR code baggage tag identifier on a QR code baggage tag affixed to passenger baggage 138. This information can be used to validate the PNR 112 or to access personal information.

[0068] Figure 4 illustrates a block diagram of the programming modules 400 for checking in a passenger and generating a manifest for boarding a segment of the journey, according to a mode. The programming modules 400 may be on the computing device 122, on the server 148, or on a combination thereof.

[0069] One or more programming modules 400 may include software, hardware, firmware, or a combination of software, hardware, and firmware. The computing device 122 and / or server 148 may include at least one processor and / or hardware to execute instructions from the programming modules 400.

[0070] Programming modules 400 may include a 402 scanned O-BTI data receiver and a 404 identification number analyzer. The 402 scanned O-BTI data receiver may receive 10 digits embedded in the captured barcode from the first barcode flight identifier 206 or the second barcode flight identifier 208 and analyze, using the 404 identification number analyzer, the series of digits received from the scanner application 310. The 404 identification number analyzer may track the digits to locate the travel operator identification (ID) using the travel operator ID locator 420. The 404 identification number analyzer may track the digits, such as the last six digits, to locate the baggage number using the locator. Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, page 32 / 96 27 / 54 baggage number 422.

[0071] The 404 identification number analyzer can extract the first digit of the converted barcode. In this case, it is the number 7. This digit can be discarded. Next, the 404 identification number analyzer can extract the next three digits, using the 420 travel carrier ID locator. In this case, the next three digits include 001, which corresponds to the travel carrier ID. In this case, the travel carrier ID corresponds to American Airlines. The 404 identification number analyzer can then extract the next six digits, which include 509795, using the 422 baggage number locator. These six digits correspond to the passenger's baggage number.

[0072] In some modes, the scanned O-BTI data receiver 402 can be bypassed if a printed BT 142 is illegible. In this case, the user can directly enter the 10-digit identification number 210, which is then received by the identification number analyzer 404 to identify the travel operator identification and the passenger's baggage number.

[0073] Programming modules 400 may include a communications session generator 406 for communicating with at least one of the first-mode travel operators 104 and / or intermediate travel operators 106. The communications session generator 406 may include a database of Internet Protocol (IP) address lookup of travel operators 424 and PNR access instructions 426. The travel operator ID of identification number 210 may be used to locate the predetermined instructions for generating an electronic communication packet to a server of the first-mode travel operator 104 and / or intermediate travel operators 106 associated with the travel operator ID. The session generator Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, page 33 / 96 28 / 54 are communication instructions 406 would also extract stored instructions to access the return segment information of the stored PNR access instructions 426 using a digitally created passenger baggage number, extracted from the first barcode flight identifier 206 or the second barcode flight identifier 208 associated with identification number 210. The communication instructions may identify information associated with tools (i.e., programming instructions) compatible with Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol (TCP / IP), File Transfer Protocol (FTS), Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), Secure Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTPS), Secure Socket Layer (SSL), Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP), and User Datagram Protocol (UDP).

[0074] In some modes, the instructions may identify a link from the scanned identification number 210 to the Baggage Origin Message (BSM) with passenger information, to locate and access the passenger's PNR 112 and their return flight information. The link may, without limitation, be an HTTP-compatible link in some modes.

[0075] During the communication session, computing device 122 may execute programming instructions for a passenger trip return segment retriever 408, where the return segment is a route traveled or part of a route traveled to return home 102. For example, if the passenger is returning home 102 using the same travel carrier as the original printed baggage tag, PNR 112 will include the return flight information. Otherwise, the return flight information may be marked as null by the system 100.

[0076] Programming modules 400 may include a module Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, page 34 / 96 29 / 54 of passenger baggage recognition 410. The image data from the imaging device 118 can be processed by machine learning software to generate an image of the passenger baggage 138. This image can be stored in a database for a passenger baggage recognition process. In some cases, a passenger's baggage may need to be found or identified. The computing device 122 or the server 148 can store an image of the passenger baggage 138 that can be retrieved later. Machine learning algorithms can then be used to recognize the baggage and associate a passenger with their baggage.

[0077] The computing device 122 or server 148 can use machine learning algorithms to identify whether a specific baggage item has been processed by one or more system components 100.

[0078] Programming modules 400 may include a marker generator 412. The marker generator 412 may generate a barcode for use in MK 136 format which may be printed by the printing device 120 and affixed to passenger baggage 138. As discussed earlier, MK 136 may be used when the original baggage tag or airline marker is unavailable or cannot be scanned, such as due to damage.

[0079] Programming modules 400 may include a passenger manifest record generator 414, a return leg manifest generator 416, and a manifest communicator 418. The passenger manifest created from the originally printed and undiscarded baggage tag can be used to reconcile passengers arriving at an accommodation unit 126 and determine room or cabin numbers. The baggage tag Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, page 35 / 96 The printed and non-discarded 30 / 54 tag completed on the manifest is used to take a passenger's baggage to their room and / or accommodation unit 126, for example, without the need to generate a temporary valet tag. The printed and non-discarded baggage tag can also be used for passenger departures from accommodation unit 126 to return to their home 102, for example, without the need to print another temporary valet tag.

[0080] Passenger manifest record generator 414 can store, in one or more files, passenger information 428 and the related PNR 112 for those passengers with passenger baggage 138 scanned by the system 100. Passenger information 428 can include the passenger's first name, middle name or initial, last name, and contact information. For example, contact information can also include the passenger's address. Passenger information 428 can include private information (PII).

[0081] The components of system 100 can store a passenger list for one or more local accommodation entities 126 in relation to the destination point 107, so that the baggage 138 of passengers who do not intend to travel through the accommodation entity 126 is not mixed with the baggage 138 of the accommodation entity 126. In some embodiments, the passenger information files 428 may include passenger information associated with a prepaid service with a third-party service provider, the first-mode travel operator 104, or the accommodation entity 126. In some embodiments, the passenger information files 428 may include cabin numbers assigned to the passenger. Thus, the marker generator 412 can communicate with the passenger manifest record generator 414. Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, page 36 / 96 31 / 54 to obtain information, such as the cabin number and passenger name, to format and fill a field of the marker printed by the marker generator 412.

[0082] The 416 return segment manifest generator can extract information from PNR 112, which includes return segment travel information, including, but not limited to, the travel operator of the return segment travel mode, the departure time of the return segment travel mode, the flight number, and / or an estimate of the number of bags that need to be checked for the return segment. The 416 return segment manifest generator can populate the return segment travel information in the corresponding data fields of the 134 manifest file.

[0083] Manifest file 134 includes a channel for checking in multiple passengers with the designated return travel operator. The channel may include a graphical user interface for remote check-in of each passenger leaving the accommodation unit 126 within a designated period before a return flight. In some embodiments, the passenger manifest record includes the BTI digital data, the PNR 112, and the data used to identify the check-in of a return leg of the passenger's trip with a designated return travel operator.

[0084] Manifest communicator 418 is configured to establish a communication session with travel information system 128 associated with the hosting entity 126. Manifest communicator 418 may have different instructions for each travel information system 128 of a plurality of cruise ship operators. The communication instructions may identify information associated with tools (i.e., programming instructions) compatible with the Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol (TCP / IP), Air Transfer Protocol. Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, page 37 / 96 32 / 54 files (FTS), Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), Secure Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTPS), Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP), and User Datagram Protocol (UDP).

[0085] Figure 5 illustrates a 500 method for checking in a passenger according to a mode. The 500 method creates a digital identification number from a printed BT for use in obtaining information about the return flight, for example. In block 502, the 500 method begins after the completion of a passenger's journey segment with a first-mode travel operator. In block 504, the 500 method includes the acquisition of an origin baggage tag identifier, such as the 10-digit identification number, for example. The process of acquiring the origin baggage tag identifier may include scanning, with a scanner, an origin baggage tag identifier (O-BTI) on a printed baggage tag from a first-mode bag to create scanned or digital BTI data, with the printed O-BTI being linked to a first-mode travel operator.By way of example, but not limited to, the scanner could be a barcode reader.

[0086] In some cases, acquiring the origin baggage tag identifier may involve receiving an RFID signal containing information representative of the origin baggage tag identifier. In other methods, acquiring the 10-digit identification number may involve reading an airline adhesive marker, which may be on the baggage. In some cases, the airline adhesive marker is part of the original boarding pass received from the flight attendant at check-in for the original flight.

[0087] In summary, assume that the travel operator of pri Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, page 38 / 96 33 / 54 firstly, it is an airline. Then, electronic acquisition, by at least one electronic acquisition device, may include at least one of the following: i) scanning, by a barcode reader, the original paper baggage tag identifier (OPBTI) on a printed paper baggage tag of the airline, affixed to the passenger's first bag; ii) scanning, by a barcode reader, the OP-BTI on a printed airline tag, affixed to the first bag; and iii) reading, by a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader, the RFID information associated with the OP-BTI.

[0088] In block 506, method 500 may include the extraction, by at least one processor, of a passenger baggage number from scanned O-BTI data. Block 506 may include the extraction of a travel operator code from scanned or scanned BTI data.

[0089] In block 508, method 500 may include access, by at least one processor, to a passenger name record (PNR) from a second processor associated with the first-mode travel carrier, based on the passenger's digitally created baggage number or digitally created 10-digit identification number. In block 510, method 500 may include the autonomous creation, by at least one processor, of a passenger manifest record from the accessed PNR 112, for a return leg of the passenger's trip with a designated return travel carrier. The passenger manifest record may include the digital BTI data and the PNR, with data used to identify the check-in for a return leg of the passenger's trip with a designated return travel carrier. The passenger manifest record may be populated with travel carrier codes embedded in the scanned O-BTI or the accessed PNR 112. Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, page 39 / 96 34 / 54 passenger manifest records can be associated with BTI digital data linked to the passenger for tracking and handling passenger baggage before and after their stay at a high-volume lodging entity. For example, a high-volume lodging entity might be located at a Disney™ property or other resort destination with accommodations.

[0090] In block 512, method 500 includes the repetition of blocks 504 to 510 for a plurality of passengers embarking on a trip segment with an accommodation entity. In block 514, method 500 may include the execution of a check-in process for the return segment with the return travel operator assigned to each passenger, using a graphical user interface (GUI) populated with passenger manifest record information. The repetition blocks 504 to 510 may be for a plurality of passengers initiating a stay associated with an accommodation entity to autonomously form a manifest file with a channel for the check-in of the plurality of passengers with the assigned return travel operator.

[0091] In some modes, method 500 may include the completion, by at least one processor, of a manifest file with each passenger manifest record created for the hosting entity.

[0092] Block 508 of Method 500 may include the identification of a travel operator from the scanned O-BTI data and the identification of stored communication session procedures for communication with the travel operator based on the scanned or digitized O-BTI data. The stored communication session procedures may identify a communication protocol for accessing, by at least one processor, a passenger name record (PNR) from a second remote processor (or Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, page 40 / 96 35 / 54, that is, the travel information system 108 or 110) associated with the travel operator through a communication network.

[0093] The communication format may include tools compatible with Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol (TCP / IP), File Transfer Protocol (FTS), Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), Secure Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTPS), Secure Socket Layer (SSL), Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP), and User Datagram Protocol (UDP).

[0094] The process for executing the check-in process for block 514, for the return leg with the designated return travel carrier, can also use stored communication instructions to control a second remote processor to check in a passenger for the passenger's return leg to home, for example, within a predetermined check-in window.

[0095] Figure 6 illustrates a block diagram of the 600 programming modules for generating a master manifest according to a modality. The 600 programming modules can communicate with a plurality of computing devices with 400 programming modules running on them. The 600 programming modules can be stored by a computing device associated with the travel information system 128 or another travel management system. In some modalities, one or more 600 programming modules can be stored on the server 148 and on a computing device associated with the travel information system 128.

[0096] In some embodiments, server 148 and travel information system 128 may be integrated into the same computing system. In other embodiments, server 148 may be integrated Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, page 41 / 96 36 / 54 grade to the travel information system 108 or 110.

[0097] Programming modules 600 may include a manifest combiner 602, a master manifest generator 604, and a return segment classifier 606. Programming module(s) 600 may include software, hardware, firmware, or a combination of software, hardware, and firmware. The computing device associated with the trip information system 128 may include at least one processor and / or hardware to execute instructions from programming module(s) 600.

[0098] The programming modules 600 include a manifest graphical user interface (GUI) 608, which may include a manifest merger 602 for merging passenger manifest files from a plurality of computing devices 122, servers 148, or systems 100 for a current trip. For example, the computing device associated with the trip information system 128 may be in communication with a plurality of systems 100, and each system 100 may have a plurality of computing devices 122. The passenger manifest files include a plurality of passenger manifest records created by the passenger manifest record generator 414 and the return segment manifest generator 416, populated with information accessed from the PNR 112.

[0099] It should be understood for the purposes of this disclosure that there may be a plurality of local destination points, each served by a different system 100. For example, destination point 107 may be at a local train station that is local to the port of the hosting entity 126. Destination point 107 may be at a local bus station that is local to the port of the hosting entity 126. Destination point 107 may be at each local airport that is local to the port of the hosting entity 126. The Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, p. 42 / 96 37 / 54 local term means a travel distance of less than 5-20 miles, 20-50 miles, or 51-100 miles from the hosting entity 126, for example. For example, a hosting entity may be docked at a port in a state with multiple airports, multiple train stations, multiple bus stations, etc., any of which can be used by a passenger to get as close as possible to the port based on the passenger's own point of origin and travel costs.

[00100] The graphical user interface (GUI) of manifest 608 can interact with a master manifest generator 604 and a return segment classifier 606. The master manifest generator 604 can merge files received from one or more systems 100 and a passenger manifest with reservation stored by the travel information system 128 into a master manifest file populated with information derived from a scanned O-BTI. The master manifest file is populated with information accessed from PNR 112 related to the return segment of the trip for these passengers, with their BT 142 scanned and processed by system 100.

[00101] For example, at a cruise port, some passengers arrive on the same day as the ship's embarkation. In other examples, passengers may arrive one or more days before embarkation. Additionally, the PNR 112 of a passenger embarking on the same cruise voyage may be merged into a master manifest file. By way of non-limiting example, a third-party service provider may manage the baggage of multiple cruise ships at a port.

[00102] Each cruise ship will have its own master manifest file. The passenger register from the manifest, completed based on the PNR 112 information, can be displayed on a device. Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, page 43 / 96 38 / 54 display using the 608 manifest GUI. The 608 manifest GUI is a computer program that allows the user to view passenger information records and their return flight information, for example. The passenger record may also include the passenger's cabin number on the current trip. Return flight information may include, without limitation, one or more pieces of information from the tour operator, the tour operator's geolocation, the flight number, the departure time, and the arrival time of the flight.

[00103] The 604 master manifest generator can display the generated master manifest file using the 608 manifest GUI. The 608 manifest GUI can also include a 606 return segment sorter that allows personnel to sort the manifest by data associated with a return flight or return travel mode that meets a check-in window for a return segment of the trip.

[00104] While we don't want to limit ourselves to theory, accessing PNR 112 data based on a digital recreation of a 10-digit identification number to automate a manifest completion and / or passenger check-in process for a return segment of the trip using the accessed data saves valuable cruise ship human resources and return travel operator resources.

[00105] The processor(s) may sort a master manifest file with information associated with the passenger manifest record using a 608 manifest GUI graphical user interface (GUI), such as sorting by return flight times or other specified times. The processor(s) may perform a check-in process for the return leg with the return travel operator assigned to each passenger, based on the sorted master manifest file. In some modes, the master manifest file is for a tourist destination that Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, page 44 / 96 39 / 54 may include at least one hotel.

[00106] Referring now to Figure 7, in a basic configuration, a computing device 700 (i.e., computing device 122 or a local computing device) may include any type of stationary computing device, server 148, personal computer (PC) or mobile computing device.

[00107] The computing device 700 may include one or more processing devices 706 and a system memory on a hard disk. Depending on the exact configuration and type of computing device 700, the system memory may be memory (such as random access memory (RAM 702)), non-volatile (such as read-only memory (ROM 704), flash memory and the like) or a combination of both. A system memory may store an operating system and one or more applications 724, and may include program data to execute at least one of the programming modules 400, described above in relation to Figure 4, and the programming modules 600, described above in relation to Figure 6.

[00108] The computing device 700 can execute one or more blocks of a method 500 of Figure 5 described herein, through applications 724. The computing device 700 may also have additional features or functionalities. As a non-limiting example, the computing device 700 may also include additional data storage media devices 708 (removable and / or non-removable), such as magnetic disks, optical disks, or tapes. Computer storage media devices 708 may include volatile and non-volatile, non-transient, removable and non-removable media implemented in any method or technology for data storage, such as computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data. System memory, removable storage, and the weapon Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, page 45 / 96 40 / 54 Non-removable storage are all non-limiting examples of computer storage media. Computer storage media may include, but are not limited to, RAM 702, ROM 704, electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), flash memory or other memory technology, compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM), digital versatile discs (DVDs) or other optical storage, magnetic cassettes, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other physical medium that can be used to store the desired data and that can be accessed by the computing device 700. Any computer storage media may be part of the computing device 700.

[00109] The computing device 700 may also include or have input / output (I / O) interfaces 712 for one or more input modules 714, such as a keyboard, mouse, pen, voice input device, touch input device, etc. The input module(s) 714 may include a video device, an image device 118, and / or a scanner 116, as shown in Figure 1. The computing device may include or have I / O interfaces 712 for connection to output device(s), such as a monitor, a presentation module 716, speakers, etc. A graphical user interface (GUI) 718 may be displayed on the presentation module 716. The computing device 700 may include a peripheral bus 710 for connection to peripherals. The 700 computing device may contain one or more communication connections that allow the device to communicate with other computing devices, such as via a network or a wireless network.

[00110] By way of example, and not limitation, one or more communication connections may include wired media, such as a network. Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, page 46 / 96 41 / 54 wired or direct wired connection, and wireless media such as acoustic, radio frequency (RF), infrared and other wireless media. The computing device 700 may include one or more network interfaces 720, such as a network interface card for connecting (via a wired or wireless connection) to a network or other communication conduit(s) 722.

[00111] A computer program code to perform the operations described above can be written in a variety of programming languages, including, but not limited to, a high-level programming language such as C or C++, Python, or Java, depending on development convenience. Furthermore, a computer program code to perform the operations described herein can also be written in other programming languages, such as, but not limited to, interpreted languages. Some modules or routines may be written in assembly language or even microcode to improve performance and / or memory usage. It should also be noted that the functionality of any or all of the program modules can also be implemented using discrete hardware components, one or more application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), a programmed Digital Signal Processor (DSP), or a microcontroller.A code in which a program of the modalities is described can be included as firmware in RAM, ROM, and flash memory. Alternatively, the code can be stored on a tangible, computer-readable storage medium such as magnetic tape, floppy disk, hard disk, compact disc, photomagnetic disk, and digital versatile disc (DVD).

[00112] The modes can be configured for use on a computer or a data processing device that includes memory, such as a central processing unit (CPU), Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, page 47 / 96 42 / 54 one RAM and one ROM, as well as a storage medium, such as a hard drive.

[00113] Figure 8 illustrates a flowchart of an 800 method for checking in a passenger departing from a lodging unit, according to one embodiment. Although the example 800 method represents a specific sequence of operations, the sequence can be altered without departing from the scope of this disclosure. For example, some of the operations described may be performed in parallel or in a different sequence that does not materially affect the function of the 800 method. In other examples, different components of an example device or system implementing the 800 method may perform functions substantially at the same time or in a specific sequence. According to some examples, the 800 method includes checking in a passenger from the lodging unit for a return flight, in block 802. If the first-mode travel carrier is an airline, the 800 method can determine whether the check-in window is open.For example, a passenger for a flight may be allowed to check in within 24 to 48 hours of the departure of a return flight. Rail operators may have a different window.

[00114] According to some examples, method 800 includes causing the creation of a baggage tag identifier and an IATA identification number, in block 804. According to some examples, method 800 includes printing a baggage tag with an identification number, in block 806. When a passenger checks in, such as for a flight, one or more IATA type B messages are generated, including arrival and departure flight numbers and dates, baggage details such as a 10-digit baggage tag identifier, a passenger name, and PNR information.

[00115] The process of checking in a passenger on a flight of Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, p. 48 / 96 43 / 54 return may include electronic communication of the boarding pass to the passenger, such as to the passenger's mobile phone or computing device. Communication may include an email with the boarding pass for the return flight. Communication may include a text message with the boarding pass for the return flight.

[00116] In some modes, communication may include information associated with the 10-digit baggage tag identifier so that, upon returning from the last leg of the journey, the passenger can find and track their baggage using a 10-digit IATA baggage tag identifier or similar.

[00117] Several remote check-in processes are known. For example, US patent 11,348,040, entitled INTEGRATED END-TO-END TRAVEL INSTRUMENT (TI) DEVICE GENERATION SYSTEM AND INTEGRATED INSTRUMENT DEVICES, is incorporated herein by reference. US patent 2010 / 0211418, entitled BAGGAGE TAGGING SYSTEM AND METHOD HAVING DATA FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES, is incorporated herein by reference.

[00118] Method 800 may include, during the remote check-in process, obtaining, by at least one processor, airline baggage tag information for the return leg of the trip for the passenger's checked baggage items; and printing, by a printer, a new baggage tag for the return leg of the trip that is compatible with an International Air Transport Association (IATA) identification number for each of the passenger's checked baggage items.

[00119] Method 800 may include replacing the original travel carrier's printed baggage tag with the new baggage tag for the return leg of the trip.

[00120] Method 800 may include, during the remote check-in process, obtaining, by at least one processor, card information. Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, page 49 / 96 44 / 54 boarding for the return leg of the passenger's trip; and communicate, by at least one processor, the boarding pass information to the passenger's electronic communication device.

[00121] Boarding pass information may include barcode boarding pass information. Boarding pass information may be in electronic ticket format.

[00122] Figure 9 illustrates a flowchart of a method 900 for merging passenger manifest and lodging entity information according to a modality. Although the example routine depicts a specific sequence of operations, the sequence can be altered without departing from the scope of this disclosure. For example, some of the operations described may be performed in parallel or in a different sequence that does not materially affect the function of the routine. In other examples, different components of an example device or system implementing the routine may perform functions substantially at the same time or in a specific sequence. According to some examples, method 900 may include searching and locating lodging information in a lodging entity database for each passenger in the manifest file, in block 902.By way of example, but not limited to, the accommodation entity database may include a room, suite, or passenger cabin number.

[00123] According to some examples, method 900 may include updating the manifest file with lodging information, in block 904. According to some examples, method 900 may include selectively providing lodging information to a passenger from the updated manifest, in block 906. According to some examples, method 900 may include providing an updated manifest to the lodging entity, in block Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, page 50 / 96 45 / 54 908. The updated manifest includes the accommodation provider's lodging information and passenger information, such as the passenger's name, return flight information from at least one first-mode travel operator, and an original baggage tag identification.

[00124] The identification data for return leg check-in may include, at least, the return flight times and airlines. The method may include sorting, by at least one processor, the master manifest file by information associated with return flight times for the plurality of passengers; and executing, by at least one processor, a remote check-in process for the return leg with the return airline assigned to each passenger, based on the sorted master manifest file.

[00125] The step-by-step process for performing the functions claimed herein is a specific algorithm and may be presented as a mathematical formula, in the specification text as prose, and / or in a flowchart. The software program instructions create a special-purpose machine to execute the specific algorithm. Thus, in any claim of more functions herein where the disclosed structure is a computer, or microprocessor, programmed to execute an algorithm, the disclosed structure is not the general-purpose computer, but rather the special-purpose computer programmed to execute the disclosed algorithm.

[00126] A general-purpose computer, or microprocessor, can be programmed to execute the algorithm / steps for creating a new machine. The general-purpose computer becomes a special-purpose computer when it is programmed to perform specific functions according to the instructions of the program software of the modalities described herein. The software instructions that execute the Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, page 51 / 96 46 / 54 algorithms / steps electrically modify the general-purpose computer, creating electrical pathways within the device. These electrical pathways create a special-purpose machine to execute the specific algorithm / steps.

[00127] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning commonly understood by a professional with knowledge in the area to which the modalities belong. It should also be understood that terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having meanings consistent with their meanings in the context of the area in question and will not be interpreted in idealized or overly formal senses, unless expressly defined as such herein.

[00128] In particular, unless specifically stated otherwise as apparent in the discussion, it is appreciated that throughout the description, discussions using terms such as processing or computation or calculating or determining or displaying or similar, refer to the action and processes of a computer system, or similar electronic computing device, that manipulates and transforms data represented as physical (electronic) quantities within the computer system's registers and memories into other data similarly represented as physical quantities within the computer system's memories or registers or other data storage, transmission, or display devices.

[00129] Communication media typically comprise computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data in a modulated data signal, such as a carrier wave or other transport mechanism. Communication media may also comprise any means of delivering information. The term modulated data signal means a signal Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, page 52 / 96 47 / 54 that has one or more of its characteristics defined or altered in order to encode information in the signal. By way of example, and not limitation, communication media comprise wired media, such as a wired network or direct wired connection, and wireless media, such as acoustic, infrared and other wireless media. Combinations of any of the above are also included within the scope of a computer-readable medium.

[00130] Alternatively, or additionally, any of the programming functions and modules described herein may be performed, at least in part, by one or more hardware logic components. For example, without limitation, illustrative types of hardware logic components that may be used include Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), Application-Specific Standard Products, system-on-a-chip systems, Complex Programmable Logic Devices and the like.

[00131] The terms module and component, as used herein, generally represent software, firmware, hardware, or combinations thereof. In the case of a software implementation, the module or component represents program code that performs specific tasks when executed on a processor. The program code may be stored in one or more computer-readable memory devices, also known as non-transient devices. The characteristics of the embodiments described herein are platform-independent, meaning that the techniques can be implemented on a variety of commercial computing platforms with a variety of processors (e.g., a set-top box, desktop, laptop, notebook, tablet, personal digital assistant (PDA), mobile phone, smartphone, game console, wearable device, an Internet of Things (IoT) device, and the like). Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, page 53 / 96 48 / 54

[00132] The terminology used here is intended only for the description of specific modalities and is not intended to be limiting. As used herein, the singular forms a, an, and the are intended to include plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, insofar as the terms including, includes, having, possesses, with, or variants thereof are used in the detailed description and / or claims, such terms are intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term comprising. Furthermore, unless specifically indicated, any use of the terms first, second, etc., does not denote any order or importance, but rather that the terms first, second, etc. are used to distinguish one element from another.

[00133] Although several disclosed modalities have been described above, it should be understood that they are presented only as examples, and not as a limitation. Numerous alterations, omissions, and / or additions to the subject matter disclosed herein may be made in accordance with the modalities disclosed herein, without departing from the spirit or scope of the modalities. Furthermore, equivalents may be used to replace elements thereof without departing from the spirit and scope of the modalities. In addition, although a specific characteristic may have been disclosed in relation to only one of several implementations, such characteristic may be combined with one or more other characteristics of the other implementations, as desired and advantageous for any specific application. Moreover, many modifications may be made to adapt a specific situation or material to the teachings of the modalities without departing from their scope.

[00134] In addition, the purpose of the aforementioned Abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the general public, especially scientists, engineers and professionals in the relevant field(s) Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, page 54 / 96 49 / 54 Those unfamiliar with patent or legal terms or phraseology should be able to quickly determine, from a brief analysis, the nature and essence of this technical disclosure. The Abstract is in no way intended to limit the scope of this disclosure.

[00135] Therefore, the breadth and scope of the subject matter presented here should not be limited by any of the modalities explicitly described above. Instead, the scope of the modalities should be defined according to the following claims and their equivalents. COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY

[00136] The present invention can be implemented on various platforms. Below is a preliminary basis for the information technology that can be used to enable the invention.

[00137] The embodiments of the present invention can be implemented in hardware, firmware, software, or any combination thereof. The embodiments of the present invention can also be implemented as instructions stored in a machine-readable medium, which can be read and executed by one or more processors. A machine-readable medium can include any mechanism for storing or transmitting information in a machine-readable format (e.g., a computing device). For example, a machine-readable medium can include read-only memory (ROM); random access memory (RAM); magnetic disk storage media; optical storage media; flash memory devices; electrical, optical, acoustic, or other forms of propagation signals (e.g., carrier waves, infrared signals, digital signals, etc.), among others.

[00138] In addition, firmware, software, routines, and instructions can be described here as performing certain actions. However, Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, page 55 / 96 50 / 54 it should be understood that such descriptions are merely for convenience and that such actions actually result from computing devices, processors, controllers or other devices that execute firmware, software, routines, instructions, etc.

[00139] Machine-readable media may be, for example, but not limited to, an electronic, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor system, apparatus, or device, or any suitable combination thereof. More specific examples (a non-exhaustive list) of computer-readable storage media include the following: an electrical connection with one or more wires, a portable computer floppy disk, a hard disk drive, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or Flash memory), an optical fiber, a portable compact disc (CD-ROM) read-only memory, an optical storage device, a magnetic storage device, or any suitable combination thereof.In the context of this document, a computer-readable storage medium may be any tangible, non-transient medium that can contain or store a program for use by or in connection with a system, appliance, or instruction-executing device. Storage and services may be local or remote, such as in the cloud, through vendors operating under the MICROSOFT AZURE, AMAZON WEB SERVICES, RACKSPACE, and KAMATERA brands.

[00140] A machine-readable signaling medium may include a propagated data signal with machine-readable program code embedded therein, for example, in baseband or as part of a carrier wave. Such a propagated signal may take any of a variety of forms, including, but not limited to, electromagnetic, optical, or any suitable combination thereof. A Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, page 56 / 96 51 / 54 machine-readable signaling medium may be any machine-readable medium other than a computer-readable storage medium that can communicate, propagate, or transport a program for use by or in connection with an instruction-executing system, apparatus, or device. However, as indicated above, due to statutory circuit restrictions, the claims of this invention as a software product are those embodied in a non-transient software medium, such as a computer hard disk, flash memory, optical disc, or similar.

[00141] The program code embedded in a machine-readable medium may be transmitted using any suitable medium, including, but not limited to, wireless networks, wired networks, fiber optic cable, radio frequency, etc., or any suitable combination thereof. The machine-readable program code for performing operations for aspects of the present invention may be written in any combination of one or more programming languages, including an object-oriented programming language such as Java, C#, C++, Visual Basic or similar, and conventional procedural programming languages ​​such as the C programming language or similar programming languages. Additional languages ​​may include scripting languages ​​such as PYTHON, LUA and PERL.

[00142] Aspects of the present invention are described below with reference to illustrations of flowcharts and / or block diagrams of methods, apparatus (systems) and computer program products according to embodiments of the invention. It should be understood that each block of the illustrations of the flowcharts and / or block diagrams, and combinations of blocks in the illustrations of the flowcharts and / or block diagrams, can be implemented by machine-readable program instructions. Glossary of Claim Terms Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, page 57 / 96 52 / 54

[00143] BTI stands for baggage tag identifier. A baggage tag identifier, also known as a baggage tag or luggage tag, is a small tag or label attached to a passenger's baggage that contains identifying information about the passenger and their flight. It is used by airlines to track and handle the passenger's checked baggage. The tag typically includes the passenger's name, flight information (the flight number, departure and destination airports, and the travel date), and a unique identifier, such as a baggage tag number or barcode. The baggage tag identifier number is unique to each piece of baggage and is used as a reference for airlines to track the baggage through the baggage handling system, comparing the baggage to the passenger's flight and route, and also to identify the baggage owner in case of lost, misplaced, or delayed baggage.The baggage tag identifier is usually issued at check-in, and the passenger attaches it to their baggage before checking it in at the baggage drop-off counter.

[00144] First Mode Travel Operator (FMTC) means the initial operator that affixes a tangible, machine-scannable tag to a passenger's baggage which, according to the present invention, is used to retrieve the passenger's PNR and then construct a passenger manifest for one or more return trips without having to manually enter the data.

[00145] The International Air Transport Association (IATA) refers to the worldwide trade association of airlines (for both cargo and passenger transport) that regulates the aviation industry by promulgating standards, procedures and practices.

[00146] Identification number means the ten-digit numeric code on a baggage tag issued by a carrier. Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, p. 58 / 96 53 / 54 travel to the agent during check-in for a trip. The term identification number, in this context, is the official term used by IATA. The license plate is encoded in a machine-scannable barcode, but also presented in a human-readable format, where it will have a two- or three-digit IATA code of the travel operator. For example, it might be CZ728359 or 784728359. CZ would be the two-character IATA code for China Southern Airlines and 784 would be the three-digit IATA code of the travel operator. For American Airlines, the IATA Designator would be AA and the IATA code would be 001.

[00147] Accommodation entity means a business or operation that provides residential hospitality services, such as a hotel, resort or cruise ship, as examples that are not limited to.

[00148] Passenger Manifest means a record containing a series of data, including data for check-in for a passenger's return leg of a trip with a designated return travel operator.

[00149] PNR stands for Passenger Name Record. It is a record in an airline or travel agency's database that contains all the itinerary details and travel information of a passenger. This information includes the passenger's name, contact information, flight details, seat preferences, and any special requests. The PNR also contains booking information such as booking date, fare, and ticket status. It is used by airlines and travel agencies to manage and track the passenger's itinerary and travel plans. The PNR number is unique to each passenger and serves as a reference for passengers, airlines, and travel agencies. The PNR is also used for check-in, checking flight status, and making booking changes. Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, page 59 / 96 The 54 / 54 PNR number itself typically has 6 characters, usually including a combination of letters and numbers. Although regulatory bodies such as IATA (see above) do not impose a universal format for PNRs, each PNR has five (5) mandatory fields, including: (1) the traveler's or agent's phone number; (2) the last person who made changes to the PNR; (3) the itinerary which must include at least one segment of the trip; (4) the name of the passenger or passengers, including the first and last full name; and (5) specifications on how and when a ticket should be issued.

[00150] Radio frequency identification (RFID) means a technology that uses electromagnetic fields to automatically identify and track tags attached to objects.

[00151] Return Travel Operator (RTC) means the travel operator (e.g., an airline) that a passenger uses upon completing their stay at an accommodation company. The RTC, in the present invention, is extracted in a process that uses the FMTC-printed plate to access the passenger's PNR and generate a passenger manifest for the return trip. Among other benefits, this reduces or eliminates the need for data entry, especially for the accommodation company that checks the passenger in to the RTC.

[00152] The advantages set forth above and those evidenced by the preceding description are achieved efficiently. As certain alterations can be made to the above construction without departing from the scope of the invention, it is intended that all aspects contained in the preceding description or shown in the accompanying drawings be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense. Petition 870250093937, dated 10 / 14 / 2025, p. 60 / 96

Claims

1 / 23 CLAIMS 1. A computer system for optimizing baggage handling, characterized in that it comprises: a printing device; at least one processor; memory containing computer-readable instructions that are accessible by at least one processor, wherein the computer-readable instructions are configured to cause at least one processor to: acquire an electronic representation of an origin baggage tag identifier (O-BTI) associated with a passenger's baggage item; locate and access information from a passenger manifest record based on the information contained in the O-BTI; and transmit print instructions to the printing device to print a return baggage tag identifier based on the information from the passenger manifest record, the return baggage tag identifier being formatted according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) standard.

2. A computer system according to claim 1, characterized in that the manifest record is created and stored in an external system of the travel operator and the computer system is granted permission to access the external system of the travel operator, including the passenger's manifest record.

3. Computer system according to claim 1, characterized in that the O-BTI is initially generated by an external system of the travel operator and contains information accessible by the computer system.

4. Computer system, according to claim 3, characterized in that the external system of the travel operator is operated by an airline, and the airline generated the O-BTI to track the passenger's baggage for the first leg of the trip.

5. A computing system according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises: a barcode reader communicating with at least one processor, wherein at least one processor is configured to acquire the electronic representation of the O-BTI by means of the barcode reader.

6. A computer system according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one processor is further configured to transmit a check-in request, on behalf of the passenger, to a return flight operator, and wherein the check-in request comprises passenger information corresponding to the information on the return baggage tag.

7. A computing system according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one processor is further configured to: obtain boarding pass information for the passenger's return flight from an external system of the travel operator; and transmit the boarding pass information to a passenger's device.

8. Computer system, according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one processor is further configured to: create, by means of the printing device, a marker identifier that links the manifest record to the baggage item; and transmit marker identifier information to Petition 870260065099, dated 02 / 07 / 2026, page 7 / 57 3 / 23 to fill in the manifest record with the marker identifier information.

9. A computer system according to claim 8, characterized in that the marker identifier comprises a barcode, readable by a barcode reading device, and wherein the marker identifier includes the O-BTI or a novel passenger tracking identifier.

10. A computer system for optimizing baggage handling, characterized in that it comprises: a printing device; an electronic acquisition device; at least one processor; and memory containing computer-readable instructions that are accessible by at least one processor, the computer-readable instructions being configured to cause at least one processor to: acquire, by electronic acquisition device, an IATA identification number from an indicator element affixed to a passenger's baggage, the IATA identification number being generated by a travel operator; obtain information in a passenger manifest record, the manifest record being located using the IATA identification number acquired from the indicator element;and print, using the printing device, a baggage tag in IATA (International Air Transport Association) format for the return leg of the trip for a return flight based on the information in the manifest record.

11. Computer system, according to claim Petition 870260065099, dated 02 / 07 / 2026, page 8 / 57 4 / 23 10, characterized in that the indicator element is printed on a paper baggage tag of origin and the travel operator is an airline, and in which an external third-party computer system associated with the airline generated the IATA identification number that was acquired by the electronic acquisition device.

12. A computer system according to claim 10, characterized in that the printed indicator element is an airline baggage tag, and the travel operator is an airline.

13. A computing system according to claim 10, characterized in that it comprises: further, at least one barcode reader, and wherein at least one processor is configured to acquire the IATA identification number by means of the barcode reader from a printed label affixed to the baggage item or from a printed marker affixed to the baggage item.

14. Computer system according to claim 10, characterized in that at least one processor is further configured to transmit a request on behalf of the passenger to a return flight operator, including passenger information for the return baggage tag information.

15. A computer system according to claim 14, characterized in that at least one processor is further configured to: obtain boarding pass information for the passenger's return flight from an external system associated with the return flight operator; and transmit the boarding pass information to a passenger's device. Petition 870260065099, dated 02 / 07 / 2026, p. 9 / 57 5 / 23 16. Computer system according to claim 10, characterized in that at least one processor is further configured to: create, through the printing device, a marker identifier that links the manifest record to the baggage item, in case the O-BTI appears damaged or is missing; and fill the manifest record with the marker identifier.

17. A computing system according to claim 16, characterized in that the electronic acquisition device is a barcode reading device and the marker identifier comprises a barcode readable by the barcode reading device, and wherein the marker identifier includes the O-BTI or a novel passenger tracking identifier.

18. A computing system according to claim 17, characterized in that the electronic acquisition device is an RFID reader and the tag identifier is associated with an RFID-enabled baggage tag, and wherein the tag identifier includes the O-BTI or a novel passenger tracking identifier.

19. Computer system for optimizing baggage handling, characterized in that it comprises: a communication device; a printing device; an electronic acquisition device; at least one processor; and memory containing computer-readable instructions that are accessible by at least one processor, the computer-readable instructions being configured to cause at least one Petition 870260065099, dated 02 / 07 / 2026, page 1.10 / 57 6 / 23 Processor: acquire, via the electronic acquisition device, passenger data from an indicator element affixed to a passenger's baggage item, including passenger data contained in an origin baggage tag identifier (O-BTI); obtain, via the communication device, manifest record information associated with the passenger based on the passenger data acquired from the indicator element; and print, via the printing device, an IATA format baggage tag for the return leg of the trip for a return flight for the passenger based on the manifest record information.

20. A computer system according to claim 19, characterized in that the indicator element is printed on a paper baggage tag of origin and the travel operator is an airline, wherein an external third-party computer system associated with the airline generated the O-BTI acquired from the paper baggage tag of origin.

21. Claimed computing system 19, characterized in that the indicator element is printed on an airline baggage tag and the travel operator is an airline, wherein a computer system associated with the airline generated the O-BTI acquired from the airline baggage tag.

22. Computer system, according to claim 19, characterized in that at least one processor is further configured to: Petition 870260065099, dated 02 / 07 / 2026, page 11 / 57 7 / 23 transmit, through the communication device, a check-in request on behalf of the passenger with a return flight operator, including passenger information for baggage tag information for the baggage tag in IATA format of the return leg of the trip.

23. A computing system according to claim 22, characterized in that at least one processor is further configured to: obtain, through the communication device, boarding pass information for the passenger's return flight from an external system associated with the airline of the return flight; and transmit, through the communication device, the boarding pass information to a passenger's device.

24. A computer system according to claim 19, characterized in that it further comprises: printing, by the printing device, a marker identifier based on the passenger manifest record, the marker identifier including printed information contained in the original baggage tag identifier (O-BTI); and filling the manifest record with the marker identifier.

25. A computing system according to claim 24, characterized in that the electronic acquisition device comprises a barcode reading device and in that the marker identifier comprises a barcode.

26. Computer system according to claim 25, characterized in that the barcode comprises a novel passenger tracking identifier.

27. Computer system for optimizing baggage handling, characterized by the fact that it comprises: Petition 870260065099, dated 02 / 07 / 2026, page.12 / 57 8 / 23 a communication device; an electronic acquisition device; at least one processor; and memory containing computer-readable instructions that are accessible by at least one processor, the computer-readable instructions are configured to cause at least one processor to: acquire, by the electronic acquisition device, passenger data from an indicator element affixed to a passenger's baggage item, the passenger data including information contained in an Origin Baggage Tag Identifier (O-BTI); obtain, by the communication device, information from a passenger manifest record based on the passenger data acquired from the indicator element; create a digital recreation of the indicator element based on the manifest record and the passenger data; and transmit, through the communication device, the digital recreation of the indicator element to a passenger's mobile device.

28. A computer system according to claim 27, characterized in that the digital recreation of the indicator element contains information suitable for tracking the passenger's baggage during a return leg of the trip.

29. Computer system, according to claim 27, characterized in that it further comprises: a printing device; wherein at least one processor is further configured to: print, by the printing device, a new baggage label based on the digital recreation of the indicator element.

30. Computer system, according to claim 29, characterized in that the new baggage tag is suitable for checking baggage for a return leg of a trip and is formatted according to the criteria of the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

31. A computer system according to claim 30, characterized in that the digital recreation of the indicator element contains information suitable for tracking the passenger's baggage during the return leg of the journey.

32. Method, characterized in that it comprises: after the completion of a passenger's journey with a first-leg travel operator: (a) acquiring, by at least one electronic acquisition device, an electronic representation of an origin printed baggage tag identifier (OP-BTI) associated with or printed on a printed baggage tag of the first-leg travel operator that is on a first-leg baggage item to create a digital BTI data record linked to the first-leg travel operator; (b) extracting, by at least one processor, a passenger baggage number from the digital BTI data record; (c) accessing, by at least one processor, a passenger name record (PNR) from a first-leg travel operator's computer system, based on the extracted passenger baggage number;and (d) autonomously create, by at least one processor, a passenger manifest record from the BTI and PNR digital data record, including the passenger manifest record data for the check-in of a return trip segment of the passenger with a designated return trip operator.

33. Method according to claim 32, characterized in that it further comprises: repeating steps (a)-(d) for a plurality of passengers associated with at least one accommodation entity to autonomously form a manifest file with a channel for check-in of the plurality of passengers with the designated return travel operator.

34. A method according to claim 32, characterized in that the travel operator of the first leg is a travel operator; and the electronic acquisition, by at least one electronic acquisition device, includes at least one of the following: (a) scanning, by a barcode reader, the OP-BTI on a paper-printed baggage tag of the airline operator that is attached to the first baggage item; (b) scanning, by the barcode reader, the OP-BTI on a printed airline tag that is affixed to the first baggage item; and (c) reading, by a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader, RFID information associated with the originating printed baggage tag identifier (OP-BTI).

35. Method according to claim 32, characterized in that the OP-BTI includes an identification number from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

36. Method, according to claim 35, characterized in that the passenger manifest record associates the BTI digital data with the passenger.

37. Method according to claim 36, characterized in that it further comprises: merging hosting entity data from the hosting entity with the manifest file; forming a master manifest file with the manifest file and the hosting entity data, wherein the hosting entity data includes a room number or cabin number for each passenger in the plurality of passengers.

38. A method according to claim 32, characterized in that the data for identifying the return leg of the trip check-in includes the return flight times; and further comprising: sorting, by at least one processor, the master manifest file by information associated with the return flight times for the plurality of passengers; and executing, by at least one processor, a remote check-in process for the return leg of the trip with the designated return travel carrier of each passenger based on the sorted master manifest file.

39. A method according to claim 38, characterized in that it further comprises: during the remote check-in process, obtaining, by at least one processor, airline baggage tag information for the return leg of the trip for the passenger's checked baggage items; and printing, by a printer, a new baggage tag for the return leg of the trip that is compatible with an International Air Transport Association (IATA) identification number for each of the passenger's checked baggage items.

40. Method, according to claim 39, characterized in that it further comprises: replacing the printed baggage tag of the travel operator for the first leg with the new baggage tag for the return leg of the trip.

41. A method according to claim 38, characterized in that it further comprises: during the remote check-in process, obtaining, by at least one processor, boarding pass information for the return leg of the passenger's trip; and communicating, by at least one processor, the boarding pass information to the passenger's electronic communication device.

42. Method according to claim 41, characterized in that the boarding pass information includes boarding pass information with a barcode.

43. Method according to claim 41, characterized in that the boarding pass information is in an electronic ticket format.

44. A method according to claim 32, characterized in that it further comprises: creating, by means of a printing device in communication with at least one processor, a marker identifier that links the passenger manifest record to the first baggage item when the associated original printed baggage tag identifier (OP-BTI) or on the printed baggage tag of the first baggage item is damaged or missing; and filling the passenger manifest record with the marker identifier.

45. Method according to claim 44, characterized in that the marker identifier is a barcode, wherein the marker identifier includes one of the OP-BTI or a novel passenger tracking identifier.

46. ​​Method, according to claim 32, characterized in Petition 870260065099, dated 02 / 07 / 2026, page 17 / 57 13 / 23 by the fact that the travel operator of the first leg is an airline and a rail operator; and the accommodation entity is one between a cruise ship, a train and a resort destination.

47. Method according to claim 32, characterized in that it further comprises capturing, by an imaging device, an image of the first item of baggage; and filling in, by at least one processor, the passenger manifest record with the captured image of the first item of baggage.

48. A method according to claim 32, characterized in that the designated return travel operator is an airline; and the manifest file with the channel for checking in the plurality of passengers with the designated return travel operator is implemented in a graphical user interface to remotely check in each passenger departing from the hosting entity within a designated window before a return flight.

49. A computing system characterized in that it comprises: at least one processor; a memory that stores instructions which, when executed by at least one processor, are configured to cause at least one processor to: (a) acquire, from at least one electronic acquisition device, an electronic representation of an origin paper baggage tag identifier (OP-BTI) associated with or printed on a first-leg travel operator's printed baggage tag that is on a passenger's first baggage item to create digital BTI data linked to the first-leg travel operator; (b) extract a passenger baggage number from the data. Petition 870260065099, dated 02 / 07 / 2026, p.18 / 57 14 / 23 BTI digital data; (c) access a passenger name record (PNR) from a remote computer system of the first leg of the trip, based on the extracted passenger baggage number; (d) autonomously create a passenger manifest record from the BTI digital data and the PNR, with data to identify the passenger's return trip check-in with a designated return trip operator.

50. A computing system according to claim 49, characterized in that the instructions stored in memory, when executed by at least one processor, are further configured to cause at least one processor to: (e) repeat elements (a)-(d) for a plurality of passengers associated with at least one hosting entity to autonomously form a manifest file for checking in the plurality of passengers with the designated return travel operator.

51. Method, characterized in that it comprises: a) acquiring electronically, by means of an electronic acquisition device, an origin baggage tag identifier (O-BTI) from an indicator element affixed to a passenger's baggage item, the O-BTI being generated by a travel operator; b) accessing, by at least one processor, information contained in a passenger manifest record, the manifest record being located using the O-BTI acquired from the indicator element; and c) printing, by means of a printing device, a baggage tag in IATA format for the return leg of the trip for a return flight from the information contained in the manifest record.

52. Method, according to claim 51, characterized in Petition 870260065099, dated 02 / 07 / 2026, page 19 / 57 15 / 23 by the fact that the indicator element is a paper baggage tag of origin and the travel operator is an airline, and in which a computer system associated with the airline generated the O-BTI acquired from the paper baggage tag of origin.

53. Method according to claim 51, characterized in that the indicator element is an airline baggage tag and the travel operator is an airline, and wherein a computer system associated with the airline generated the O-BTI acquired from the airline baggage tag.

54. A method according to claim 51, characterized in that the travel operator is an airline; and the acquisition, by the electronic acquisition device, includes one of the following: a) scanning, by a barcode reader, the O-BTI of the airline's indicator element which is a printed baggage tag affixed to the baggage item; or b) scanning, by the barcode reader, the O-BTI on the airline's indicator element which is a printed marker affixed to the baggage item.

55. Method according to claim 51, characterized in that the O-BTI includes an IATA identification number.

56. Method according to claim 51, characterized in that it further comprises: checking in, by at least one processor, the passenger for the return flight with a return flight operator.

57. Method, according to claim 56, characterized in that it further comprises, during check-in: obtaining boarding pass information for the passenger's return flight; and communicating, by at least one processor, the boarding pass information to the passenger's electronic communication device.

58. Method according to claim 51, characterized in that it further comprises: creating, by the printing device in communication with at least one processor, a marker identifier that links the manifest record to the baggage item when the O-BTI of the marker element is damaged or missing; and filling the manifest record with the marker identifier.

59. Method according to claim 58, characterized in that the marker identifier is a barcode, readable by a barcode reading device, and wherein the marker identifier includes one of the O-BTI or a novel passenger tracking identifier.

60. Method, characterized in that it comprises: a) acquiring electronically, by means of an electronic acquisition device, an IATA identification number from an indicator element affixed to a passenger's baggage, the IATA identification number being generated by a tour operator; b) receiving, by at least one processor, information contained in a passenger manifest record, the manifest record being located using the IATA identification number acquired from the indicator element; and c) printing, by means of a printing device, a return segment baggage tag in IATA format for a return flight from the information contained in the manifest record.

61. Method, according to claim 60, characterized in Petition 870260065099, dated 02 / 07 / 2026, page 21 / 57 17 / 23 by the fact that the indicator element is a paper baggage tag of origin and the travel operator is an airline, and in which a computer system associated with the airline generated the IATA identification number acquired from the paper baggage tag of origin.

62. A method according to claim 60, characterized in that the indicator element is an airline baggage tag and the travel operator is an airline, and wherein a computer system associated with the airline generated the IATA identification number acquired from the airline baggage tag.

63. A method according to claim 60, characterized in that the travel operator is an airline; and the acquisition, by the electronic acquisition device, includes one of the following: a) scanning, by a barcode reader, the IATA identification number from the airline's indicator element, which is a printed label affixed to the baggage item; or b) scanning, by the barcode reader, the IATA identification number from the airline's indicator element, which is a printed marker affixed to the baggage item.

64. Method according to claim 60, characterized in that it further comprises: checking in, by at least one processor, the passenger for the return flight with a return flight operator.

65. Method, according to claim 64, characterized in that it further comprises, during check-in: obtaining boarding pass information for the passenger's return flight; and communicating, by at least one processor, the boarding pass information to an electronic communication device of the passenger.

66. A method according to claim 60, characterized in that it further comprises: creating, by the printing device in communication with at least one processor, a marker identifier that links the manifest record to the baggage item when the IATA identification number of the marker element is damaged or missing; and filling the manifest record with the marker identifier.

67. Method according to claim 66, characterized in that the marker identifier is a barcode, readable by a barcode reading device, and wherein the marker identifier includes an IATA identification number or a novel passenger tracking identifier.

68. Method, characterized in that it comprises: a) receiving, by at least one processor, information from a passenger's manifest record, the manifest record located using an Origin Baggage Tag Identifier (OBTI) acquired electronically from an indicator element affixed to a passenger's baggage item, the OBTI generated by a travel operator; and b) printing, by a printing device in communication with at least one processor, a baggage tag in IATA (International Air Transport Association) format for the return leg of the trip for a return flight for the passenger from the manifest record information received by the printing device. Petition 870260065099, dated 02 / 07 / 2026, p. 23 / 57 19 / 23 69. A method according to claim 68, characterized in that the indicator element is a paper baggage tag of origin and the travel operator is an airline, and wherein a computer system associated with the airline generated the O-BTI acquired from the paper baggage tag of origin.

70. A method according to claim 68, characterized in that the indicator element is an airline baggage tag and the travel operator is an airline, and wherein a computer system associated with the airline generated the O-BTI acquired from the airline baggage tag.

71. Method according to claim 68, characterized in that the O-BTI includes an IATA identification number.

72. Method according to claim 68, characterized in that it further comprises: checking in, by at least one processor, the passenger for the return flight with a return flight operator.

73. A method according to claim 72, characterized in that it further comprises, during check-in: obtaining boarding pass information for the passenger's return flight; and communicating, by at least one processor, the boarding pass information to the passenger's electronic communication device.

74. Method, according to claim 68, characterized in that it further comprises: creating, by the printing device in communication with at least one processor, a marker identifier that links the manifest record to the baggage item when the O-BTI of Petition 870260065099, dated 02 / 07 / 2026, page 24 / 57 20 / 23 indicator element is damaged or missing; and filling the manifest record with the marker identifier.

75. Method according to claim 74, characterized in that the marker identifier is a barcode, readable by a barcode reading device, and wherein the marker identifier includes one of the O-BTI or a novel passenger tracking identifier.

76. Method, characterized in that it comprises: a) acquiring electronically, by means of an electronic acquisition device, an origin baggage tag identifier (O-BTI) from an indicator element affixed to a passenger's baggage item, the O-BTI being generated by a travel operator; and b) communicating, by means of the electronic acquisition device, the O-BTI to at least one processor, wherein at least one processor locates a passenger manifest record, the manifest record located using the O-BTI acquired from the indicator element, and at least one processor communicating to a printing device information to print a baggage tag in IATA (International Air Transport Association) format for the return leg of the trip for a return flight from the information in the passenger manifest record, the manifest record located using the O-BTI acquired from the indicator element.

77. A method according to claim 76, characterized in that the indicator element is a paper baggage tag of origin and the travel operator is an airline, and wherein a computer system associated with the airline generated the O-BTI acquired from the paper baggage tag of origin.

78. Method, according to claim 76, characterized in Petition 870260065099, dated 02 / 07 / 2026, p. 25 / 57 21 / 23 by the fact that the indicator element is an airline baggage tag and the travel operator is an airline, and wherein a computer system associated with the airline generated the O-BTI acquired from the airline baggage tag.

79. A method according to claim 76, characterized in that the travel operator is an airline; and the acquisition, by the electronic acquisition device, includes one of the following: a) scanning, by a barcode reader, the O-BTI of the airline's indicator element which is a printed baggage tag affixed to the baggage item; or b) scanning, by the barcode reader, the O-BTI on the airline's indicator element which is a printed marker affixed to the baggage item.

80. Method according to claim 76, characterized in that the O-BTI includes an IATA identification number.

81. Method, characterized in that it comprises: a) receiving, by at least one processor, an origin baggage tag identifier (O-BTI) acquired electronically from an indicator element affixed to a passenger's baggage item, the O-BTI generated by a travel operator; b) locating, by at least one processor, information from a passenger manifest record, the manifest record located using the O-BTI acquired from the indicator element; and c) communicating to a printing device in communication with at least one processor, information to print a baggage tag in IATA (International Air Transport Association) format for the return leg of the trip for a return flight from the information contained in the manifest record. Petition 870260065099, dated 02 / 07 / 2026, p. 26 / 57 22 / 23 82. Method according to claim 81, characterized in that the indicator element is a paper baggage tag of origin and the travel operator is an airline, and wherein a computer system associated with the airline generated the O-BTI acquired from the paper baggage tag of origin.

83. A method according to claim 81, characterized in that the indicator element is an airline baggage tag and the travel operator is an airline, and wherein a computer system associated with the airline generated the O-BTI acquired from the airline baggage tag.

84. Method according to claim 81, characterized in that the O-BTI includes an IATA identification number.

85. Method according to claim 81, characterized in that it further comprises: checking in, by at least one processor, the passenger for the return flight with a return flight operator.

86. A method according to claim 85, characterized in that it further comprises, during check-in: obtaining boarding pass information for the passenger's return flight; and communicating, by at least one processor, the boarding pass information to the passenger's electronic communication device.

87. Method, according to claim 81, characterized in that it further comprises: communicating to the printing device in communication with at least one processor, a marker identifier that links the manifest record to the baggage item when the O-BTI of Petition 870260065099, dated 02 / 07 / 2026, page 27 / 57 23 / 23 indicator element is damaged or missing; and filling the manifest record with the marker identifier.

88. Method according to claim 87, characterized in that the marker identifier can be printed as a barcode, readable by a barcode reading device, and wherein the marker identifier includes one of the O-BTI or a novel passenger tracking identifier. Petition 870260065099, dated 02 / 07 / 2026, p. 28 / 57

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