A method and platform for end-to-end baggage tracking and display at airports

Abstract

This invention discloses a method and platform for full-process baggage tracking and display at airports, comprising: setting up identification and detection equipment at key nodes of the baggage conveyor line to detect baggage barcodes, setting up cameras to capture images of baggage, binding baggage barcodes and images, and uploading the bound data to a server for storage, thereby achieving real-time tracking and management of baggage; deploying baggage information display systems, baggage auxiliary sorting systems, and arrival baggage reconfirmation systems at the chute nodes, sorting carousels, and arrival carousels of the baggage conveyor line to query the status and location of baggage in real time, assisting airport staff in baggage sorting, loading, and unloading; and using a control platform to query full-process baggage information, flight baggage queries, and generate baggage flow data. This invention improves the efficiency and accuracy of baggage sorting and loading / unloading, as well as the efficiency of handling baggage anomalies, reducing the labor intensity of staff while significantly reducing the baggage error rate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of airport baggage handling technology, and more specifically to a method and platform for tracking and displaying the entire baggage process at the airport. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of the civil aviation industry, the number of civil airports and airport operations have continued to increase, and flight volume has been rising. More and more people are choosing air travel as their preferred mode of transportation. Passengers are checking in their carry-on baggage, which has increased the amount of baggage checked in. Airport sorting personnel need to identify baggage on the carousel based on baggage tag information, locate the baggage for their assigned flight, and sort the baggage. Because sorting personnel need to manually identify and handle a large number of bags, under long working hours and high labor intensity, they are prone to making mistakes such as misreading baggage tag information and packing baggage into the wrong container.

[0003] Currently, existing airport baggage handling systems have the following problems:

[0004] 1) When baggage is incorrectly loaded, unloaded, or lost, the problem cannot be detected in time, which may cause airport staff to be unaware of the abnormality of the baggage at the first moment, thus delaying the processing time;

[0005] 2) The limitations of existing technology restrict the timeliness and effectiveness of handling baggage exceptions, affecting passenger satisfaction and airline operational efficiency.

[0006] 3) Existing airport baggage systems lack the ability to dynamically perceive and quickly respond to changes in baggage status, and cannot meet the needs of modern air transport for efficient baggage management.

[0007] Therefore, how to achieve end-to-end baggage tracking and display at the airport is a problem that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0008] In view of this, the present invention provides a baggage end-to-end tracking and display method and platform based at the airport, which enables sorting personnel to more easily and conveniently complete the identification and transfer of baggage on the carousel, improve the efficiency and accuracy of baggage sorting, improve the efficiency of handling baggage abnormalities, and facilitate baggage traceability by visually displaying the entire baggage process path.

[0009] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0010] A method for displaying end-to-end baggage tracking at an airport includes the following steps:

[0011] S1. Install baggage barcode recognition devices and cameras at each baggage transportation node to collect baggage tag information at the node;

[0012] S2. Passengers check in their baggage at the check-in counter, print the baggage barcode, and send the baggage BSM message to the control platform. The baggage BSM message includes, but is not limited to, barcode information, flight information, and baggage information.

[0013] S3. Baggage is sent into the baggage conveying system. The baggage barcode recognition device at the conveyor node identifies the baggage barcode, the camera takes a picture of the baggage, the baggage picture is bound to the baggage barcode to generate a BPM message and send it to the control platform. The BPM message includes, but is not limited to, barcode information, flight information, baggage information, baggage picture, baggage location information and baggage status information.

[0014] S4. Deploy a baggage information display system at the chute nodes of the baggage conveyor line to display chute information, baggage information, and flight information. The baggage barcode recognition device at the chute node acquires baggage information and flight information for verification and comparison. The comparison result is displayed on the screen. Airport staff load baggage onto the vehicle and update the baggage status according to the prompts on the screen.

[0015] S5. Deploy a baggage auxiliary sorting system on one side of the conveyor surface of the baggage conveyor line sorting turntable to analyze and calculate the current position of checked baggage, compare baggage information, and dynamically display baggage position, baggage data and flight information in real time through a visual interface to assist sorting personnel in sorting baggage and finding problematic baggage.

[0016] S6. Deploy an arrival baggage reconfirmation system on one side of the conveyor surface of the baggage conveyor line to the arrival carousel. Use auxiliary unloading equipment to place baggage onto the arrival carousel, read baggage barcodes and collect baggage images for binding and archiving, obtain baggage data for comparison and reconfirmation, display the comparison results, and simultaneously display baggage information, flight information and baggage barcodes to complete baggage placement;

[0017] S7. Compile comprehensive baggage transportation data, select baggage flow nodes and query conditions, generate node baggage flow data, next node baggage flow prediction, flight baggage statistics, and baggage line flow;

[0018] S8. Select flight or search criteria to perform a comprehensive baggage data query, query baggage information, display full-process information for specific baggage barcodes, flight baggage query, and generate baggage flow data.

[0019] Preferably, step S2 includes the following:

[0020] S21. Passengers complete baggage check-in at the check-in counter and send baggage BSM messages in real time according to the number and location of the baggage. The baggage message includes, but is not limited to, baggage flight number, destination code, serial number, and number of baggage pieces.

[0021] S22. The control platform receives baggage BSM messages through the interface and stores them in the database. According to the data interaction specifications, it processes the message data contained in each data item in the baggage BSM message in a preset format and generates BSM message messages.

[0022] S23. Send BSM message to the BSM message queue via the interface.

[0023] Preferably, step S3 includes the following:

[0024] S31. After passengers check in, their baggage enters the baggage transport area. When the baggage passes through the area equipped with baggage barcode recognition equipment, the baggage barcode information is read, and the computer records the baggage barcode, baggage location information, and baggage status information.

[0025] S32. When passing through an area equipped with camera devices, the equipment records or photographs the baggage transfer operation and records baggage image information.

[0026] S33. The computer combines the information obtained in steps S31 and S32 with the baggage barcode information, and exchanges the bound information with the airport system to obtain the baggage barcode information, flight information and baggage information, and sends a baggage BPM message. The baggage BPM message includes barcode information, flight information and baggage information, baggage location information, baggage status information and baggage image information.

[0027] S34. The control platform receives baggage BPM messages and stores them in the database. According to the data interaction specifications, the computer processes the message data contained in each data item in the message according to the preset format and generates BPM message messages.

[0028] S35. Send BPM message to the BPM message queue via the interface.

[0029] Preferably, step S4 includes the following:

[0030] S41. Deploy a baggage information display system at the chute nodes, configure workstations for sorting personnel, set the matching relationship between chute information and baggage information display system, and display flight information and chute information according to chute allocation information;

[0031] S42. Before the luggage arrives at the chute node, the luggage barcode recognition device obtains the luggage tag barcode, retrieves the luggage image and luggage information, and writes the current status and location information of the luggage.

[0032] S43. The baggage information display system obtains baggage data from the message queue, verifies and compares the baggage tag barcode with the corresponding flight information of the baggage information display system, and displays it on the corresponding display screen through the slide.

[0033] S44. The baggage information display system detects whether baggage has arrived at the corresponding chute and displays whether it has been loaded onto the vehicle; the baggage information display system displays flight information, chute information, baggage information, and the number of items loaded onto the vehicle.

[0034] S45. When the baggage is transported to the matching chute node, the baggage barcode recognition device recognizes the baggage, obtains the corresponding flight information based on the baggage barcode information for verification and comparison, confirms the status of the baggage, and displays the status information of the 9 most recent pieces of baggage in a scrolling manner;

[0035] S46. Display different background effects according to the current baggage status, and issue alarms for problematic baggage. The alarm information includes baggage barcode, flight information, correct chute information, and baggage status.

[0036] S47. The sorting staff takes out the luggage and loads it onto the vehicle. The sorting staff uses a barcode scanner to scan the luggage to confirm that it has been loaded onto the vehicle. The information is sent to the luggage information display system, and the system updates the luggage status.

[0037] S48. The sorting staff checks the display screen for the total number of baggage, VIP baggage, OOG baggage, and the number of baggage already loaded. After the sorting staff checks and confirms the information, the loading is completed, and the loading completion information is saved in real time.

[0038] Preferably, step S5 includes the following:

[0039] S51. Configure the sorting carousel, set the sorting carousel virtual workstation, sorting carousel rotation, carousel flight, and the matching relationship between delay and baggage-assisted sorting system;

[0040] S52. When baggage arrives at the sorting carousel, the baggage barcode recognition device reads the baggage tag barcode, retrieves the baggage image and information, and simultaneously writes the current status and location information of the baggage into the system storage. It also takes a picture of the baggage and binds it to the baggage tag barcode. Based on the baggage tag barcode and the virtual workstation settings of the sorting carousel, it extracts relevant baggage information, compares the baggage information, and displays the flight information of the baggage being sorted on the sorting carousel corresponding to the virtual workstation. If the baggage is identified as problematic, an alarm is issued for the current problematic baggage.

[0041] S53. Based on the baggage tag barcode and the virtual workstation settings of the sorting carousel, calculate and verify the baggage position, and display the baggage position on the baggage sorting carousel in real time and dynamically through a visual interface; the virtual workstation is set with a 20-second dynamic display path, and calculates the baggage position according to the sorting carousel rotation configuration, and displays the real-time baggage movement position dynamically.

[0042] S54. Real-time detection of baggage movement status. When baggage moves to the display screen of the virtual workstation of the sorting carousel, the baggage data is extracted and displayed graphically. The sorting staff sorts the baggage according to the prompts on the display screen. Different effects are displayed according to the current baggage status. Green indicates normal baggage, and red alarms are given to remind the sorting staff to pay attention to incorrect baggage.

[0043] S55. According to the prompts on the display screen, the sorting staff takes out the luggage and loads it onto the vehicle. They use a barcode scanner to scan the luggage and send the information to the luggage auxiliary sorting system and luggage information display system to determine whether the luggage is loaded onto the vehicle correctly and update the luggage status.

[0044] S56. Implement statistics on the number of baggage and the total number of baggage loaded onto the vehicle. The sorting staff can view the total number of baggage, the current number of baggage on the carousel, and the number of baggage already loaded on the display screen. After the sorting staff checks and confirms the information, the loading is completed, and the loading completion information is saved to the system database in real time.

[0045] Preferably, step S6 includes the following:

[0046] S61. The unloading staff parked the luggage trolley next to the unloading platform and began to put the luggage in. The luggage was placed on the ball bearing platform, and the luggage barcode recognition device read the luggage tag barcode and gave an audio and visual prompt.

[0047] S62. Verify the baggage tag barcode and obtain the baggage flight information based on the baggage tag barcode. Display the baggage information on the screen, showing the baggage flight number, flight date, and current baggage barcode. Take photos of the dropped baggage for archiving and bind them to the baggage barcode for easy query and traceability.

[0048] S63. Extract baggage-related information, compare arriving baggage data, and confirm whether it is baggage for the flight to be delivered. If it is baggage for the flight to be delivered, the display screen will turn green to show baggage information, including baggage barcode and flight number, and the staff will complete the baggage delivery. If it is not baggage for the flight to be delivered, an automatic audible and visual alarm will alert the staff, and the problematic baggage will be displayed on the screen. Different display effects will be presented for different problematic baggage to remind the operator. Orange indicates problematic baggage with no information in the baggage tag barcode comparison, and red indicates incorrect baggage delivery on the baggage carousel. Information reminders will be given for the correct unloading of baggage from the carousel.

[0049] S64. The arrival baggage reconfirmation system displays current baggage information and information on the previous baggage item, and provides arrival baggage information inquiry.

[0050] Preferably, step S7 includes the following:

[0051] S71. Set up statistical analysis function to visually display baggage conveyor lines and baggage nodes;

[0052] S72. Set statistical conditions based on baggage conveyor lines to comprehensively analyze flight baggage statistics and baggage line traffic;

[0053] S73. Statistically analyze comprehensive baggage transportation data, select baggage flow nodes and query conditions, generate node baggage flow data, and predict baggage flow for the next node.

[0054] Preferably, step S8 includes the following:

[0055] S81. Set up a comprehensive query function to visually display baggage conveyor lines and baggage nodes;

[0056] S82. Set flight number criteria based on the baggage conveyor line to comprehensively query flight baggage details data;

[0057] S83. Set up full-process nodes according to the baggage conveyor line to comprehensively query baggage node data;

[0058] S84. Set baggage barcodes according to the baggage conveyor line to comprehensively query the entire process data of flight baggage, as well as to query the baggage that is delayed or lost;

[0059] S85. Select a flight or search criteria to query baggage information, including displaying full-process information for specific baggage barcodes, flight baggage search, and generating baggage flow data.

[0060] An airport-based baggage tracking and display platform, and a method for airport-based baggage tracking and display, comprising:

[0061] Baggage barcode recognition equipment and camera shooting equipment are installed at all nodes in the baggage process, including check-in nodes, conveyor line nodes, chute nodes, sorting carousel nodes and arrival carousel nodes;

[0062] The baggage information display system is deployed at the entrance of the chute node of the baggage conveyor line;

[0063] A baggage-assisted sorting system is deployed on one side of the conveyor surface of the sorting turntable on the baggage conveyor line;

[0064] The baggage reconfirmation system is deployed on one side of the conveyor surface of the arrival carousel on the baggage conveyor line;

[0065] And a control platform connected to baggage barcode recognition equipment, camera shooting equipment, baggage information display system, baggage auxiliary sorting system and arrival baggage reconfirmation system.

[0066] Preferably, the baggage information display system includes a baggage barcode recognition device, a camera, a computer, and a display screen;

[0067] The baggage-assisted sorting system includes a sorting turntable, RFID identification equipment, camera equipment, virtual workstations on the sorting turntable, a display screen, and a computer;

[0068] The arrival baggage reconfirmation system includes an auxiliary ball bearing unloading platform, RFID antenna, OCR recognition lens, wired barcode scanner, camera, indicator light strip, and information display screen.

[0069] As can be seen from the above technical solutions, compared with the prior art, the present invention discloses a baggage full-process tracking and display method and platform based on the airport terminal, which enables sorting personnel to more easily and conveniently complete the identification and transfer of carousel baggage, improve the efficiency and accuracy of baggage sorting, improve the efficiency of handling baggage abnormalities, and visualize the entire baggage process path for easy baggage traceability.

[0070] Specifically:

[0071] 1) By using message middleware to obtain the flight information and baggage messages of baggage, and binding this information with the baggage information, real-time display and tracking of multiple nodes are realized, thereby improving the efficiency of handling baggage abnormalities.

[0072] 2) It can accurately obtain real-time baggage information, thereby improving the accuracy and timeliness of baggage information, and thus improving the baggage tracking and display effect as well as the efficiency of handling baggage abnormalities;

[0073] 3) By predicting and statistically analyzing the baggage flow of the next node in the sequence based on the baggage flow data of the previous level, the accuracy of the prediction is improved, thereby improving the operational efficiency of the airport.

[0074] 4) Baggage full-process backtracking function: This invention has the function of generating baggage full-process backtracking, which can see when and where baggage was delayed or lost. This function provides great help for post-event investigation and responsibility determination. Through baggage full-process recording, the process of baggage abnormality can be clearly seen, providing strong evidence for solving the problem and greatly enhancing the practicality and reliability of the system. Attached Figure Description

[0075] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0076] Figure 1A schematic diagram of a baggage tracking and display method based on the airport terminal provided by the present invention;

[0077] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the baggage information display system provided by the present invention;

[0078] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the baggage-assisted sorting system provided by the present invention;

[0079] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the installation of the arriving baggage reconfirmation system provided by the present invention;

[0080] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the arrival baggage reconfirmation system provided by the present invention;

[0081] Figure 6 This invention provides a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an airport-based baggage tracking and display platform. Detailed Implementation

[0082] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0083] This invention discloses a method for tracking and displaying baggage throughout its entire journey at an airport, comprising the following steps:

[0084] S1. Install baggage barcode recognition devices and cameras at each baggage transportation node to collect baggage tag information at the node;

[0085] Each baggage transport node includes passenger check-in, security check, sorting, loading, transfer, unloading, and baggage collection.

[0086] S2. Passengers check in their baggage at the check-in counter, print the baggage barcode, attach it to the baggage, and send the baggage BSM message to the control platform. The baggage BSM message includes, but is not limited to, barcode information, flight information, and baggage information, specifically including, but not limited to, baggage flight number, destination code, serial number, number of baggage pieces, etc.

[0087] S3. Baggage is sent into the baggage conveying system. The baggage barcode recognition device at the conveyor node identifies the baggage barcode, the camera takes a picture of the baggage, the baggage picture is bound to the baggage barcode to generate a BPM message and send it to the control platform. The BPM message includes, but is not limited to, barcode information, flight information, baggage information, baggage picture, baggage location information and baggage status information.

[0088] S4. Deploy a baggage information display system at the chute nodes of the baggage conveyor line to display chute information, baggage information, and flight information. The baggage barcode recognition device at the chute node acquires baggage information and flight information for verification and comparison. The comparison result is displayed on the screen. Airport staff load baggage onto the truck and update the baggage status according to the prompts on the screen, so as to improve baggage loading efficiency and reduce error rate.

[0089] S5. Deploy a baggage auxiliary sorting system on one side of the conveyor surface of the baggage conveyor line sorting turntable to analyze and calculate the current position of checked baggage, compare baggage information, and dynamically display baggage position, baggage data and flight information in real time through a visual interface to assist sorting personnel in sorting baggage and finding problematic baggage.

[0090] S6. Deploy an arrival baggage reconfirmation system on one side of the conveyor surface of the baggage conveyor line to the arrival carousel. Use auxiliary unloading equipment to place baggage onto the arrival carousel, read baggage barcodes and collect baggage images for binding and archiving, obtain baggage data for comparison and reconfirmation, display the comparison results, and simultaneously display baggage information, flight information and baggage barcodes to complete baggage placement;

[0091] S7. Compile comprehensive baggage transportation data, select baggage flow nodes and query conditions, generate node baggage flow data, next node baggage flow prediction, flight baggage statistics, and baggage line flow;

[0092] S8. Select flight or search criteria to perform a comprehensive baggage data query, query baggage information, display full-process information for specific baggage barcodes, flight baggage query, and generate baggage flow data.

[0093] To further implement the above technical solution, step S2 includes the following:

[0094] S21. Passengers complete baggage check-in at the check-in counter and send baggage BSM messages in real time according to the number and location of the baggage. The baggage message includes, but is not limited to, baggage flight number, destination code, serial number, and number of baggage pieces.

[0095] S22. The control platform receives baggage BSM messages through the interface and stores them in the database. According to the data interaction specification, the computer processes the message data contained in each data item in the baggage BSM message according to the preset format and generates BSM message messages.

[0096] S23. Send BSM message to the BSM message queue via the interface.

[0097] The baggage transport area includes, in sequence, the conveyor line node, the chute node, the sorting turntable node, the loading, unloading and arrival turntable node.

[0098] To further implement the above technical solution, step S3 includes the following:

[0099] S31. After passengers check in, their baggage enters the baggage transport area. When the baggage passes through the area equipped with baggage barcode recognition equipment, the baggage barcode information is read, and the computer records the baggage barcode, baggage location information, and baggage status information.

[0100] S32. When passing through an area equipped with camera devices, the equipment records or photographs the baggage transfer operation and records baggage image information.

[0101] S33. The computer combines the information obtained in steps S31 and S32 with the baggage barcode information, and exchanges the bound information with the airport system to obtain the baggage barcode information, flight information and baggage information, and sends a baggage BPM message. The baggage BPM message includes barcode information, flight information and baggage information, baggage location information, baggage status information and baggage image information. The flight information includes the baggage's flight number, flight date, destination, flight time and other information.

[0102] S34. The control platform is processed by the interface application and receives baggage BPM messages and stores them in the database. According to the data interaction specification, the computer processes the message data contained in each data item in the message according to the preset format and generates BPM message messages.

[0103] S35. Send BPM message to the BPM message queue via the interface.

[0104] To further implement the above technical solution, step S4 includes the following:

[0105] S41. Deploy a baggage information display system at the chute node, configure workstations for sorting personnel, set the matching relationship between the chute ID and the baggage information display system, and display flight information and chute information according to the chute allocation information, specifically displaying information such as future flight number, destination airport, chute opening time, chute closing time, and flight departure time;

[0106] S42. Before the luggage arrives at the chute node, the luggage barcode recognition device (such as RFID recognition device) obtains the luggage tag barcode, retrieves the luggage image and luggage information, and writes the current status and location information of the luggage into the system storage.

[0107] S43. The baggage information display system obtains baggage data from the message queue, verifies and compares the baggage tag barcode with the corresponding flight information of the baggage information display system, and displays it on the corresponding display screen through the slide.

[0108] S44. The baggage information display system detects whether baggage has arrived at the corresponding chute and displays whether it has been loaded onto the vehicle; the baggage information display system displays flight information, chute information, baggage information and the number of items loaded onto the vehicle, specifically including flight number, destination airport, chute closing time, flight departure time, total number of bags, number of VIP bags, number of OOG bags and the number of items loaded onto the vehicle;

[0109] S45. When the baggage is transported to the matching chute node, the baggage barcode recognition device recognizes the baggage, obtains the corresponding flight information based on the baggage barcode information for verification and comparison, confirms the status of the baggage, and displays the status information of the 9 most recent pieces of baggage in a scrolling manner;

[0110] S46. Display different background effects according to the current baggage status. Unloaded baggage and loaded baggage are displayed with different colored fonts. Loaded baggage and problematic baggage are displayed with different backgrounds. Alarms will be issued for the information of the three problematic baggage items. The alarm information includes baggage barcode, flight information, correct chute information and baggage status.

[0111] S47. The sorting staff takes out the luggage and loads it onto the vehicle. The sorting staff uses a barcode scanner to scan the luggage to confirm that it has been loaded onto the vehicle. The information is sent to the luggage information display system, and the system updates the luggage status.

[0112] S48. The sorting staff checks the display screen for the total number of baggage, VIP baggage, OOG baggage, and the number of baggage already loaded. After the sorting staff checks and confirms the information, the loading is completed, and the loading completion information is saved in real time.

[0113] The baggage-assisted sorting system in step S5 enables location analysis of checked baggage, provides baggage identification display and its working method, and allows sorting personnel to easily see baggage and flight information on the corresponding screen, promptly locate problematic baggage, reduce the number of times they bend over, and improve sorting efficiency.

[0114] To further implement the above technical solution, step S5 includes the following specific contents:

[0115] S51. Configure the sorting carousel, set the sorting carousel virtual workstation, sorting carousel rotation, carousel flight, and the matching relationship between delay and baggage-assisted sorting system;

[0116] The baggage-assisted sorting system displays different system interfaces based on the sorting turntable's rotation configuration and the corresponding virtual workstation display screen of the baggage turntable.

[0117] When no luggage arrives at the carousel, the system displays information such as the future flight number, destination airport, opening and closing times, and flight departure time.

[0118] S52. When baggage arrives at the sorting carousel, the baggage barcode recognition device reads the baggage tag barcode, retrieves the baggage image and information, and simultaneously writes the baggage's current status and location information into the system storage. It also captures an image of the baggage and binds it to the baggage tag barcode. Based on the baggage tag barcode and the virtual workstation settings of the sorting carousel, it extracts relevant baggage information, compares the baggage information, and displays the flight information for the baggage being sorted on the corresponding virtual workstation, including flight number, destination airport, opening / closing time, and baggage statistics. If the baggage is identified as problematic, an alarm is triggered, including the baggage barcode, flight number, destination code, and security check status.

[0119] S53. Based on the baggage tag barcode and the virtual workstation settings of the sorting carousel, calculate and verify the baggage position, and display the baggage position on the baggage sorting carousel in real time and dynamically through a visual interface; the virtual workstation is set with a 20-second dynamic display path, and calculates the baggage position according to the sorting carousel rotation configuration, and displays the real-time baggage movement position dynamically.

[0120] S54. Real-time detection of baggage movement status. When baggage moves to the display screen of the virtual workstation of the sorting carousel, the baggage data is extracted and displayed graphically. The sorting staff sorts the baggage according to the prompts on the display screen. Different effects are displayed according to the current baggage status. Green indicates normal baggage, and red alarms are given to remind the sorting staff to pay attention to incorrect baggage.

[0121] S55. According to the prompts on the display screen, the sorting staff takes out the luggage and loads it onto the vehicle. They use a barcode scanner to scan the luggage and send the information to the luggage auxiliary sorting system and luggage information display system to determine whether the luggage is loaded onto the vehicle correctly and update the luggage status.

[0122] S56. Implement statistics on the number of baggage and the total number of baggage loaded onto the vehicle. The sorting staff can view the total number of baggage, the current number of baggage on the carousel, and the number of baggage already loaded on the display screen. After the sorting staff checks and confirms the information, the loading is completed, and the loading completion information is saved to the system database in real time.

[0123] The arrival baggage reconfirmation system in step S6 includes an auxiliary ball bearing unloading platform, an RFID antenna, an OCR recognition lens, a wired barcode scanner, a camera, indicator lights, and an information display screen. The arrival baggage reconfirmation system is equipped with auxiliary unloading equipment. Taking into full account the usage needs, the equipment uses a non-powered ball bearing platform. The auxiliary unloading staff moves the normal baggage to the arrival baggage carousel to complete the baggage placement; the matching relationship between the carousel ID and the arrival baggage reconfirmation system is set.

[0124] To further implement the above technical solution, step S6 includes the following:

[0125] S61. The unloading staff parked the luggage trolley next to the unloading platform and began to put the luggage in. The luggage was placed on the ball bearing platform, and the luggage barcode recognition device read the luggage tag barcode and gave an audio and visual prompt.

[0126] In practical applications, for tags without RFID chips, the system reads the barcodes using a visual barcode reader; for baggage that cannot be read and identified by the arrival baggage reconfirmation system, a wired barcode scanner is provided for manual scanning and identification.

[0127] S62. Verify the baggage tag barcode and obtain the baggage flight information based on the baggage tag barcode. Display the baggage information on the screen, showing the baggage flight number, flight date, and current baggage barcode. Take photos of the dropped baggage for archiving and bind them to the baggage barcode for easy query and traceability.

[0128] Take photos of any damaged luggage for future reference and to facilitate retrieval.

[0129] S63. Extract baggage-related information, compare arriving baggage data, and confirm whether the baggage belongs to the flight to be delivered. If it does, the display screen will turn green to show the baggage information, including the baggage barcode and flight number, and the staff will complete the baggage delivery. If it does not belong to the flight to be delivered, an automatic audible and visual alarm will alert the staff, and the problematic baggage will be displayed on the screen. Problematic baggage includes baggage without flight information and baggage with incorrect barcodes. Different display effects will be shown for different types of problematic baggage to remind the operators. Orange indicates problematic baggage with no information when comparing baggage tag barcodes, and red indicates incorrect baggage delivery on the baggage carousel. Information will also be provided to remind the staff to properly unload the baggage from the carousel.

[0130] S64. The arrival baggage reconfirmation system displays current baggage information and information on the previous baggage item, and provides arrival baggage information inquiry.

[0131] To further implement the above technical solution, step S7 includes the following:

[0132] S71. Set up statistical analysis function to visually display baggage conveyor lines and baggage nodes;

[0133] S72. Set statistical conditions based on baggage conveyor lines to comprehensively analyze flight baggage statistics and baggage line traffic;

[0134] S73. Statistically analyze comprehensive baggage transportation data, select baggage flow nodes and query conditions, generate node baggage flow data, and predict baggage flow for the next node.

[0135] To further implement the above technical solution, step S8 includes the following:

[0136] S81. Set up a comprehensive query function to visually display baggage conveyor lines and baggage nodes;

[0137] S82. Set flight number criteria based on the baggage conveyor line to comprehensively query flight baggage details data;

[0138] S83. Set up full-process nodes according to the baggage conveyor line to comprehensively query baggage node data;

[0139] S84. Set baggage barcodes according to the baggage conveyor line to comprehensively query the entire process data of flight baggage, as well as to query the baggage that is delayed or lost;

[0140] S85. Select a flight or search criteria to query baggage information, including displaying full-process information for a specific baggage barcode, flight baggage search, and generating baggage flow data.

[0141] An airport-based baggage tracking and display platform, based on an airport-based baggage tracking and display method, includes:

[0142] Baggage barcode recognition equipment and camera shooting equipment are installed at all nodes in the baggage process, including check-in nodes, conveyor line nodes, chute nodes, sorting carousel nodes and arrival carousel nodes;

[0143] The baggage information display system is deployed at the entrance of the chute node of the baggage conveyor line;

[0144] A baggage-assisted sorting system is deployed on one side of the conveyor surface of the sorting turntable on the baggage conveyor line;

[0145] The baggage reconfirmation system is deployed on one side of the conveyor surface of the arrival carousel on the baggage conveyor line;

[0146] And a control platform that connects to baggage barcode recognition equipment, camera shooting equipment, baggage information display system, baggage auxiliary sorting system and arrival baggage reconfirmation system.

[0147] To further implement the above technical solution, the baggage information display system includes a baggage barcode recognition device, a camera, a computer, and a display screen;

[0148] The baggage-assisted sorting system includes a sorting turntable, RFID identification equipment, camera equipment, virtual workstations on the sorting turntable, a display screen, and a computer;

[0149] The arrival baggage reconfirmation system includes an auxiliary ball bearing unloading platform, RFID antenna, OCR recognition lens, wired barcode scanner, camera, indicator light strip, and information display screen.

[0150] This invention installs identification and detection equipment at key nodes of the baggage conveyor line to detect baggage barcodes. Cameras capture images of the baggage, and the barcodes and images are linked to the data, which is then uploaded to a server for storage. This enables real-time tracking and management of baggage. Airport staff can check the status and location of baggage in real time through the airport's end-to-end baggage tracking platform. Baggage information display systems are deployed at sorting carousels, unloading carousels, and chute nodes. Baggage-assisted sorting systems and arriving baggage reconfirmation systems assist airport staff in loading and unloading baggage through screen prompts, improving efficiency, reducing staff workload, and significantly lowering the error rate.

[0151] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on its differences from other embodiments. Similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to interchangeably. For the apparatus disclosed in the embodiments, since they correspond to the methods disclosed in the embodiments, the description is relatively simple; relevant parts can be referred to the method section.

[0152] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. Therefore, the invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A method for displaying end-to-end baggage tracking at an airport, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: S1. Install baggage barcode recognition devices and cameras at each baggage transportation node to collect baggage tag information at the node; S2. Passengers check in their baggage at the check-in counter, print the baggage barcode, and send the baggage BSM message to the control platform. The baggage BSM message includes, but is not limited to, barcode information, flight information, and baggage information. S3. Baggage is sent into the baggage conveying system. The baggage barcode recognition device at the conveyor node identifies the baggage barcode, the camera takes a picture of the baggage, the baggage picture is bound to the baggage barcode to generate a BPM message and send it to the control platform. The BPM message includes, but is not limited to, barcode information, flight information, baggage information, baggage picture, baggage location information and baggage status information. S4. Deploy a baggage information display system at the chute nodes of the baggage conveyor line to display chute information, baggage information, and flight information. The baggage barcode recognition device at the chute node acquires baggage information and flight information for verification and comparison. The comparison result is displayed on the screen. Airport staff load baggage onto the vehicle and update the baggage status according to the prompts on the screen. S5. Deploy a baggage auxiliary sorting system on one side of the conveyor surface of the baggage conveyor line sorting turntable to analyze and calculate the current position of checked baggage, compare baggage information, and dynamically display baggage position, baggage data and flight information in real time through a visual interface to assist sorting personnel in sorting baggage and finding problematic baggage. S6. Deploy an arrival baggage reconfirmation system on one side of the conveyor surface of the baggage conveyor line to the arrival carousel. Use auxiliary unloading equipment to place baggage onto the arrival carousel, read baggage barcodes and collect baggage images for binding and archiving, obtain baggage data for comparison and reconfirmation, display the comparison results, and simultaneously display baggage information, flight information and baggage barcodes to complete baggage placement; S7. Compile comprehensive baggage transportation data, select baggage flow nodes and query conditions, generate node baggage flow data, next node baggage flow prediction, flight baggage statistics, and baggage line flow; S8. Select flight or search criteria to perform a comprehensive baggage data query, query baggage information, display full-process information for specific baggage barcodes, flight baggage query, and generate baggage flow data.

2. The method for full-process baggage tracking and display based on airport terminal as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The specific content of step S2 includes: S21. Passengers complete baggage check-in at the check-in counter and send baggage BSM messages in real time according to the number and location of the baggage. The baggage message includes, but is not limited to, baggage flight number, destination code, serial number, and number of baggage pieces. S22. The control platform receives baggage BSM messages through the interface and stores them in the database. According to the data interaction specifications, it processes the message data contained in each data item in the baggage BSM message in a preset format and generates BSM message messages. S23. Send BSM message to the BSM message queue via the interface.

3. The method for full-process baggage tracking and display based on airport terminal as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The specific content of step S3 includes: S31. After passengers check in, their baggage enters the baggage transport area. When the baggage passes through the area equipped with baggage barcode recognition equipment, the baggage barcode information is read, and the computer records the baggage barcode, baggage location information, and baggage status information. S32. When passing through an area equipped with camera devices, the equipment records or photographs the baggage transfer operation and records baggage image information. S33. The computer combines the information obtained in steps S31 and S32 with the baggage barcode information, and exchanges the bound information with the airport system to obtain the baggage barcode information, flight information and baggage information, and sends a baggage BPM message. The baggage BPM message includes barcode information, flight information and baggage information, baggage location information, baggage status information and baggage image information. S34. The control platform receives baggage BPM messages and stores them in the database. According to the data interaction specifications, the computer processes the message data contained in each data item in the message according to the preset format and generates BPM message messages. S35. Send BPM message to the BPM message queue via the interface.

4. The method for full-process baggage tracking and display based on airport terminal as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The specific content of step S4 includes: S41. Deploy a baggage information display system at the chute nodes, configure workstations for sorting personnel, set the matching relationship between chute information and baggage information display system, and display flight information and chute information according to chute allocation information; S42. Before the luggage arrives at the chute node, the luggage barcode recognition device obtains the luggage tag barcode, retrieves the luggage image and luggage information, and writes the current status and location information of the luggage. S43. The baggage information display system obtains baggage data from the message queue, verifies and compares the baggage tag barcode with the corresponding flight information of the baggage information display system, and displays it on the corresponding display screen through the slide. S44. The baggage information display system detects whether baggage has arrived at the corresponding chute and displays whether it has been loaded onto the vehicle; the baggage information display system displays flight information, chute information, baggage information, and the number of items loaded onto the vehicle. S45. When the baggage is transported to the matching chute node, the baggage barcode recognition device recognizes the baggage, obtains the corresponding flight information based on the baggage barcode information for verification and comparison, confirms the status of the baggage, and displays the status information of the 9 most recent pieces of baggage in a scrolling manner; S46. Display different background effects according to the current baggage status, and issue alarms for problematic baggage. The alarm information includes baggage barcode, flight information, correct chute information, and baggage status. S47. The sorting staff takes out the luggage and loads it onto the vehicle. The sorting staff uses a barcode scanner to scan the luggage to confirm that it has been loaded onto the vehicle. The information is sent to the luggage information display system, and the system updates the luggage status. S48. The sorting staff checks the display screen for the total number of baggage, VIP baggage, OOG baggage, and the number of baggage already loaded. After the sorting staff checks and confirms the information, the loading is completed, and the loading completion information is saved in real time.

5. The method for full-process baggage tracking and display based on airport terminal as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The specific content of step S5 includes: S51. Configure the sorting carousel, set the sorting carousel virtual workstation, sorting carousel rotation, carousel flight, and the matching relationship between delay and baggage-assisted sorting system; S52. When baggage arrives at the sorting carousel, the baggage barcode recognition device reads the baggage tag barcode, retrieves the baggage image and information, and simultaneously writes the current status and location information of the baggage into the system storage. It also takes a picture of the baggage and binds it to the baggage tag barcode. Based on the baggage tag barcode and the virtual workstation settings of the sorting carousel, it extracts relevant baggage information, compares the baggage information, and displays the flight information of the baggage being sorted on the sorting carousel corresponding to the virtual workstation. If the baggage is identified as problematic, an alarm is issued for the current problematic baggage. S53. Based on the baggage tag barcode and the virtual workstation settings of the sorting carousel, calculate and verify the baggage position, and display the baggage position on the baggage sorting carousel in real time and dynamically through a visual interface; the virtual workstation is set with a 20-second dynamic display path, and calculates the baggage position according to the sorting carousel rotation configuration, and displays the real-time baggage movement position dynamically. S54. Real-time detection of baggage movement status. When baggage moves to the display screen of the virtual workstation of the sorting carousel, the baggage data is extracted and displayed graphically. The sorting staff sorts the baggage according to the prompts on the display screen. Different effects are displayed according to the current baggage status. Green indicates normal baggage, and red alarms are given to remind the sorting staff to pay attention to incorrect baggage. S55. According to the prompts on the display screen, the sorter takes out the luggage and loads it onto the vehicle. The sorter uses a barcode scanner to scan the luggage and sends the information to the luggage auxiliary sorting system and the luggage information display system to determine whether the luggage is loaded onto the vehicle correctly and to update the luggage status. S56. Real-time statistics on the number of baggage and the total number of baggage loaded onto the vehicle. Sorting staff can view the total number of baggage, the current number of baggage on the carousel, and the number of baggage already loaded on the display screen. After the sorting staff checks and confirms the information, the loading is completed, and the loading completion information is saved to the system database in real time.

6. The method for full-process baggage tracking and display based on airport terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that, The specific content of step S6 includes: S61. The unloading staff parked the luggage trolley next to the unloading platform and began to put the luggage in. The luggage was placed on the ball bearing platform, and the luggage barcode recognition device read the luggage tag barcode and gave an audio and visual prompt. S62. Verify the baggage tag barcode and obtain the baggage flight information based on the baggage tag barcode. Display the baggage information on the screen, showing the baggage flight number, flight date, and current baggage barcode. Take photos of the dropped baggage for archiving and bind them to the baggage barcode for easy query and traceability. S63. Extract baggage-related information, compare arriving baggage data, and confirm whether it is baggage for the flight to be delivered. If it is baggage for the flight to be delivered, the display screen will turn green to show baggage information, including baggage barcode and flight number, and the staff will complete the baggage delivery. If it is not baggage for the flight to be delivered, an automatic audible and visual alarm will alert the staff, and the problematic baggage will be displayed on the screen. Different display effects will be presented for different problematic baggage to remind the operator. Orange indicates problematic baggage with no information in the baggage tag barcode comparison, and red indicates incorrect baggage delivery on the baggage carousel. Information reminders will be given for the correct unloading of baggage from the carousel. S64. The arrival baggage reconfirmation system displays current baggage information and information on the previous baggage item, and provides arrival baggage information inquiry.

7. The method for full-process baggage tracking and display based on airport terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that, The specific content of step S7 includes: S71. Set up statistical analysis function to visually display baggage conveyor lines and baggage nodes; S72. Set statistical conditions based on baggage conveyor lines to comprehensively analyze flight baggage statistics and baggage line traffic; S73. Statistically analyze comprehensive baggage transportation data, select baggage flow nodes and query conditions, generate node baggage flow data, and predict baggage flow for the next node.

8. The method for full-process baggage tracking and display based on airport terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that, The specific content of step S8 includes: S81. Set up a comprehensive query function to visually display baggage conveyor lines and baggage nodes; S82. Set flight number criteria based on the baggage conveyor line to comprehensively query flight baggage details data; S83. Set up full-process nodes according to the baggage conveyor line to comprehensively query baggage node data; S84. Set baggage barcodes according to the baggage conveyor line to comprehensively query the entire process data of flight baggage, as well as to query the baggage that is delayed or lost; S85. Select a flight or search criteria to query baggage information, including displaying full-process information for specific baggage barcodes, flight baggage search, and generating baggage flow data.

9. A baggage end-to-end tracking and display platform based at an airport, characterized in that, A method for displaying end-to-end baggage tracking at an airport, based on any one of claims 1-8, includes: Baggage barcode recognition equipment and camera shooting equipment are installed at all nodes in the baggage process, including check-in nodes, conveyor line nodes, chute nodes, sorting carousel nodes and arrival carousel nodes; The baggage information display system is deployed at the entrance of the chute node of the baggage conveyor line; A baggage-assisted sorting system is deployed on one side of the conveyor surface of the sorting turntable on the baggage conveyor line; The arrival baggage reconfirmation system is deployed on one side of the conveyor surface of the arrival carousel on the baggage conveyor line; And a control platform connected to baggage barcode recognition equipment, camera shooting equipment, baggage information display system, baggage auxiliary sorting system and arrival baggage reconfirmation system.

10. A baggage end-to-end tracking and display platform based on an airport terminal according to claim 9, characterized in that, The baggage information display system includes baggage barcode recognition equipment, camera equipment, computer, and display screen; The baggage-assisted sorting system includes a sorting turntable, RFID identification equipment, camera equipment, virtual workstations on the sorting turntable, a display screen, and a computer; The arrival baggage reconfirmation system includes an auxiliary ball bearing unloading platform, RFID antenna, OCR recognition lens, wired barcode scanner, camera, indicator light strip, and information display screen.

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