Concentrated security check method for consigned luggage and carry-on luggage

Abstract

The invention provides a concentrated security check method for consigned luggage and carry-on luggage. The method comprises the steps of 1) self-service initial check, 2) identity check and 3) person and object associated security check. In the process, the consigned luggage and the carry-on luggage pass through security check in a unified mode, and qualified luggage and unqualified luggage pass through different channels to be processed. According to the invention, two processes of luggage check and carry-on security check are not needed, the problem of secondary check does not exist, and meanwhile, the hidden danger of separate carrying is also avoided due to synchronous security check of all the luggage.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a baggage security inspection method, and in particular to a method for centralized security inspection of checked baggage and carry-on baggage at an airport, and belongs to the field of smart airport construction. Background Art

[0002] The current passenger security check process for airplanes is divided into two processes: checked baggage security check and passenger carry-on security check. The checked baggage security check and passenger personal and carry-on baggage security check belong to two systems. The checked baggage check is set up behind the check-in counter. After the checked baggage passes the security check, it is transferred to the rear for check-in by airport staff and is separated from the passengers throughout the process. The passenger's personal and carry-on baggage check is set up at the security checkpoint. Passengers go through document check-in and personal check-in in turn. The carry-on baggage undergoes X-ray baggage and item check-in. Passengers can go to the waiting area to wait for the flight only after all of them pass. During the passenger carry-on check-in process, if there are restricted items in the passenger's carry-on baggage, these items will be told to be checked in, abandoned or temporarily stored. If the checked-in method is chosen, the passenger needs to go back through the security check channel and return to the check-in counter again, or repack and check in, or return the original baggage and check it in again.

[0003] Therefore, the existing process has the following problems:

[0004] 1. The two processes of checked baggage handling and carry-on security check are separated, the procedures are complicated, the waiting time is long, which affects the travel experience and there is a risk of missing the flight;

[0005] 2. Secondary check-in may result in additional packing and overweight baggage charges, which also wastes time;

[0006] 3. Dangerous items that have been intentionally separated may be carried separately in checked baggage and carry-on baggage, and cannot be checked simultaneously, posing a safety hazard.

[0007] It can be seen that the current passenger security inspection process has many problems that affect safe and convenient travel, which runs counter to the principles of safe production and sincere service. Therefore, it is very important to develop a centralized inspection process for checked baggage and carry-on baggage. Summary of the invention

[0008] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the present invention provides a centralized security inspection method for checked baggage and carry-on baggage, so that passengers' checked baggage and carry-on baggage do not need to be inspected separately, and there is no need for two security inspections. The processing of prohibited and restricted items and the baggage check-in procedures can be completed in one set of security inspection procedures, thereby achieving a dual improvement in security inspection efficiency and service quality.

[0009] The technical solution of the present invention is: a method for centralized security inspection of checked baggage and carry-on baggage, characterized in that it includes the following process:

[0010] Identity verification: Passengers carrying luggage pass through the security gate for document verification and face recognition, and then enter the security check channel;

[0011] Personnel and object related security inspection:

[0012] 1) Relationship between people and things

[0013] At the security checkpoint, the trays containing passengers' luggage and belongings are first linked to the passengers' identities based on RFID and facial recognition technology, and then the passengers and luggage go through security checks separately.

[0014] The trays are classified into checked luggage trays and carry-on luggage trays. Checked luggage is placed in the checked luggage trays, while carry-on luggage items are placed in the carry-on luggage trays.

[0015] 2) Personal verification

[0016] Passengers undergo body checks through the millimeter wave security gate;

[0017] 3) Baggage inspection and delivery

[0018] The tray containing the passenger's luggage is placed on the main inspection CT security inspection machine for inspection. The output end of the main inspection CT security inspection machine is connected to the main inspection channel, which is divided into a re-inspection channel, a qualified consignment channel and a qualified carrying channel;

[0019] (I) Handling of unqualified baggage

[0020] 1.1) Failure Mark

[0021] Ineligible baggage includes baggage containing prohibited items and overweight baggage;

[0022] Baggage containing prohibited or restricted items will be inspected and marked by the main CT security inspection machine;

[0023] Overweight luggage will be detected and marked by the weighing sensor installed in the security check channel;

[0024] 1.2) Unqualified circulation

[0025] If a passenger's baggage is marked as "unqualified", all the baggage matching this passenger will be sorted out, diverted to the re-inspection channel, and transported to the unpacking re-inspection area;

[0026] 1.3) Unpacking and re-inspection

[0027] In the unpacking and re-inspection area, passengers can collect all their luggage with their identity identification, and then hand over all the luggage items to the unpacker for unpacking and re-inspection, and pay for excess luggage;

[0028] 1.4) Post-retest processing

[0029] Baggage that passes the re-inspection will be classified and sent to the qualified channel;

[0030] (II) Handling of Eligible Baggage

[0031] 2.1) Qualified classification identification

[0032] Qualified baggage includes checked baggage and carry-on baggage, which are distinguished by RFID identification technology at the main inspection channel and transported to the qualified checked baggage channel and the qualified carry-on baggage channel respectively;

[0033] 2.2) Qualified consignment / deposit and withdrawal

[0034] For qualified checked baggage, it will be transported and processed through the qualified checked baggage channel;

[0035] Qualified carry-on baggage will be transported to the carry-on baggage storage and retrieval area through the qualified carry-on channel, where passengers can collect their carry-on baggage after identity verification.

[0036] As a preferred solution, a self-service initial inspection process can be set up before identity verification:

[0037] Passengers have all their luggage checked at the pre-check CT security inspection machine. The security inspection system will make a preliminary judgment on whether the luggage is compliant and issue a warning. Passengers will handle their luggage according to the prompts until they find it qualified.

[0038] The pre-check CT security machine is equipped with a baggage category selection module, including "carry-on" and "checked in". Passengers put in their luggage according to their choice, and the security system makes judgments based on the category.

[0039] As a preferred solution, a tray collection area is set at the initial end of the security check channel, and a tray conveyor is set in the tray collection area. An "RFID identification area R1" is set on the tray conveyor to identify the RFID electronic tag set in the tray, and a face recognition machine is set next to the tray conveyor. When a passenger takes a tray and places it in the "RFID identification area R1", the face image is entered at the same time. The background data management system simultaneously collects the information of the face recognition machine and the information of the RFID reader, combines the two sets of information, and forms an association between "people" and "objects".

[0040] As a preferred solution, a label printing device is provided at the tray conveyor, and the label printing device prints a luggage label with the passenger's identity information bound to it, which is attached / bound to the luggage for the passenger to pick up his / her luggage when leaving the airport.

[0041] As a preferred solution, the tray is set with a specified size according to the type, and whether the size of the luggage is compliant is determined based on the size.

[0042] As a preferred solution, an "RFID identification area R2" is provided at the input end of the main inspection CT security inspection machine, and the "RFID identification area R2" is used to verify whether the "person" and "object" association information is correct and complete;

[0043] Before the main inspection channel is diverted to the re-inspection channel, an "RFID identification area R3" is provided, and the "RFID identification area R3" is used to identify all luggage trays of passengers containing unqualified luggage and divert them to the re-inspection channel;

[0044] Before the main inspection channel is diverted to the qualified consignment channel and the qualified carrying channel, an "RFID identification area R4" is set, and the "RFID identification area R4" is used to identify the consignment pallet and the carrying pallet, and divert them to the qualified consignment channel and the qualified carrying channel.

[0045] As a preferred solution, checked baggage that passes the re-inspection will be sent back to the main inspection channel through the re-inspection channel, and then classified into the qualified check-in channel; or, after passing the re-inspection, it will be directly sent to the re-inspection special check-in channel;

[0046] Carry-on luggage that passes the re-inspection will be taken away directly by the passenger.

[0047] As a preferred solution, a re-inspection CT security inspection machine is set up in the unpacking and re-inspection area. Baggage that has passed the manual inspection of the unpackers will be further placed in the re-inspection CT security inspection machine for re-inspection to determine whether it is qualified.

[0048] As a preferred solution, the main inspection channel, re-inspection channel, qualified consignment channel, qualified carrying channel, and re-inspection dedicated consignment channel are closed channels.

[0049] As a preferred solution, all used pallets are recycled to the start of security inspection through the pallet recycling system.

[0050] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0051] 1. Passengers are allowed to check in their checked baggage and carry-on baggage at the same time, which simplifies the security check process, shortens the security check time, and reduces the risk of missing flights;

[0052] 2. Checked baggage and carry-on baggage are checked at the same time, so that all the baggage of the passenger is checked at the same time as a whole, which can check whether there is intentional splitting and carrying, and it is convenient to unload the box when unqualified items are found;

[0053] 3. All passengers’ luggage is tied to their identities, and active traceability is achieved throughout the entire process. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0054] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the security inspection process of the present invention.

[0055] In the figure: 1. Pre-inspection CT security inspection machine; 2. Security inspection gate; 3. Tray collection area; 4. Main inspection CT security inspection machine; 5. Main inspection channel; 6. Re-inspection channel; 7. Qualified consignment channel; 8. Qualified carrying channel; 9. Sorting mechanism one; 10. Unpacking re-inspection area; 11. Re-inspection CT security inspection machine; 12. Re-inspection dedicated consignment channel; 13. Sorting mechanism two; 14. Carry-on luggage storage and retrieval area. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0056] The technical solution of the present invention is described in detail below through examples. However, those skilled in the art should know that the following examples are not the only limitation on the technical solution of the present invention, and any equivalent changes or modifications made within the spirit of the technical solution of the present invention should be deemed to fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0057] The present invention provides a method for centralized intelligent security inspection of checked baggage and carry-on baggage of airplane passengers. In this method, there is no need to go through the check-in formalities at the check-in counter. Instead, the passenger carries all the baggage to the security inspection area for security inspection. The method includes the following processes: Figure 1 As shown:

[0058] 1. Self-service initial inspection

[0059] Self-service initial inspection is a non-essential procedure and is adopted on a voluntary basis. It is the first step to take when you are unsure whether your luggage meets the requirements.

[0060] The purpose of the passenger's self-service pre-security check is to make a preliminary judgment on whether there are any prohibited items in the luggage they carry, and which items are restricted from carry-on or checked luggage, so as to make a preliminary arrangement of the luggage they carry, discard the prohibited items, and transfer the restricted items to a suitcase that meets the carry-on or checked luggage requirements.

[0061] Therefore, after entering the terminal hall and completing the check-in formalities, before officially entering the security inspection channel, the passenger can first put the luggage into the pre-inspection CT security inspection machine 1 for preliminary inspection. The pre-inspection CT security inspection machine 1 has an image scanning function. The image scanning system scans out suspected contraband, and the security inspection machine issues a warning prompt. The passenger can check the items by himself. If it is determined that there is no violation of the regulations, it does not need to take them out. For items that are not sure whether they can be carried with you, the method adopted is to set the luggage category selection on the pre-inspection CT security inspection machine 1, and set the two options of "carry" and "check in" through the screen or button, so that the security inspection machine has the luggage category selection function. When the passenger selects "carry" or "check in", the security inspection system will automatically determine whether the items in the luggage transmitted through the security inspection machine at this time are compliant. This process obviously only checks the luggage with the "carry" option selected. If the luggage contains restricted carry-on items, the security inspection machine will issue a warning prompt. At this time, the passenger can take out the item and move it to the luggage to be checked.

[0062] Through pre-inspection, passengers can sort their luggage items in advance, reducing the workload and probability of re-inspection of subsequent unpacking inspections. However, pre-inspection is not necessarily accurate or comprehensive, so a subsequent security inspection process is still required.

[0063] 2. Identity Verification

[0064] After the passenger passes the self-service pre-security check, he / she carries all the luggage through the security gate 2 for identity verification. The passenger presents a valid identity document or other valid boarding certificate, and undergoes facial recognition. The security inspector manually confirms that the identity document is consistent and then adds a verification mark to release the passenger; or the passenger reads the identity document information and performs facial recognition through the self-service security gate, and enters the security inspection channel after passing the inspection. At the same time, a camera is installed on the gate to collect facial information for subsequent services. In particular, the present invention aims at people with shorter heights, and a low-position camera is installed inside the gate 1.2 meters above the ground. When there are passengers of short height boarding the plane, the security inspector switches to the low-position camera for collecting facial information.

[0065] The identity verification process simply confirms the legitimacy of the passenger's identity through document and facial verification.

[0066] 3. Security inspection of people and objects

[0067] After the passenger passes through the security gate 2 and checks his / her documents, he / she will enter the person-object security check process with all his / her luggage. Person-object security check refers to associating the identity information of the person with the information of the items (luggage) he / she carries, so that the identity information and item information are fully bound together during the subsequent security check process. This measure ensures that the items can always be found by their original owners, and there will be no abandonment or wrong taking of the items.

[0068] The security inspection process of people and objects includes three modules: people and objects connection, luggage inspection and personal inspection.

[0069] (3.1) Relationship between people and objects

[0070] The association between people and objects must be completed before luggage inspection and personal inspection.

[0071] After the passenger passes through the security gate 2, he / she goes to the tray collection area 3 to select the required tray and prepare to put the luggage in. The tray collection area 3 can be set to manually pick up the tray, or it can be intelligently set to an automatic tray picker, which can set the tray type and quantity selection function, and press the function button on the automatic tray picker to operate.

[0072] In the present invention, the trays are specially configured, and the trays are divided into two categories, "checked trays" and "carry-on trays", by shape and / or color and / or text printed on the trays, which can be distinguished by the human eye. The "checked trays" are used to place checked luggage, and the "carry-on trays" are used to place carry-on luggage and clothes taken off and personal belongings taken out by passengers for personal inspection.

[0073] At the same time, the size of "checked tray" and "carrying tray" is limited, which also limits the size of luggage. Trays that can accommodate the luggage are considered to meet the requirements, otherwise they are not compliant. The reason for sorting trays in the early stage of security inspection is, first, to let passengers have an expected handling method for the transportation of their luggage (either checked or carried), and second, to facilitate the formal inspection of luggage items by the main inspection CT security inspection machine 4. For example, the security inspector will naturally judge whether the luggage in the checked tray meets the checked regulations, and the security inspector will naturally judge whether the luggage in the carry-on tray meets the carrying regulations.

[0074] A tray conveyor is also provided in the tray collection area 3. The tray conveyor is used to temporarily place trays and further convey trays. After the passenger selects a tray, he / she places it on the tray conveyor and loads the luggage for security inspection. On the tray conveyor, the passenger puts his / her luggage into the tray for the first time. If the passenger finds that the tray is not suitable for use, he / she can return the wrong tray to the tray collection area (or tray collection machine) and collect it again.

[0075] Furthermore, a camera is installed above the tray conveyor. The main function of the camera is to use background image recognition to remind passengers. First, it can assist in judging whether the tray used by passengers is correct, to prevent passengers from mistakenly placing checked luggage in the carry-on luggage tray, or placing carry-on luggage in the checked luggage tray; second, it can judge whether the carry-on luggage of passengers meets the airline's requirements for the size of carry-on luggage. For trays that do not meet the requirements, passengers are informed to change the tray through voice broadcast.

[0076] The present invention uses wireless radio frequency technology to identify luggage items. The wireless radio frequency device consists of three parts: reader, electronic tag and data management system. The present invention embeds passive RFID electronic tags in all trays (or item baskets), sets RFID readers on the transmission channel, and manages data by the background server. Each tray is given a unique identification number before its first use and recorded in the data management system.

[0077] Therefore, an RFID reader for identifying the RFID electronic tag of the pallet is also set on the pallet conveyor to read the information of the pallet used by the passenger. The area for initially identifying the pallet is referred to as "RFID identification area R1" herein.

[0078] At the same time, a facial recognition machine is also installed next to the tray conveyor. When the passenger selects the required tray to put the luggage in and places it in the "RFID identification area R1", the background data management system simultaneously collects the information of the facial recognition machine and the RFID reader, and combines the two sets of information to form a binding between the tray (object) and the passenger's identity (person). In the subsequent process, facial recognition can correspond to all relevant luggage information of the passenger. Of course, facial recognition and ID are unified, and can also be verified by swiping a valid ID.

[0079] The camera above also has another function of collecting images of people and tray operations. When a passenger places the tray in the "RFID identification area R1", the camera collects images of the person and the tray at the same time. Combined with RFID information, it can also associate people and objects and assist in identification.

[0080] In particular, the present invention also provides a label printing device at the tray conveyor, which is used to print luggage labels and affix / bind them to the luggage. The labels are bound with the passenger's identity information after face recognition, and are used to pick up the passenger's luggage when leaving the airport later.

[0081] Therefore, when the tray is taken at the front end of the security check, the connection between people and objects is completed, and the next step is to check people and objects separately.

[0082] (3.2) Personal Inspection

[0083] The body inspection is as usual, equipped with millimeter wave security gates. Passengers go through the millimeter wave gates for body inspection. Passengers without abnormalities pass directly without manual inspection. If the body inspection image shows abnormalities, the equipment will automatically alarm and prompt the manual inspector to conduct a partial body search by comparing the image. After the body inspection is completed, the passenger will go to the baggage claim area or the baggage inspection area for further baggage inspection according to the baggage inspection status displayed on the electronic screen.

[0084] (3.3) Baggage Inspection and Delivery

[0085] The tray conveyor is connected to the main inspection CT security inspection machine 4 and can realize continuous transmission. Furthermore, the tray conveyor can also be regarded as the front end of the main inspection CT security inspection machine 4. It is called "main inspection CT security inspection machine" here to distinguish it from the aforementioned "pre-inspection security inspection machine". When the luggage enters the main inspection CT security inspection machine 4, the person and the luggage are separated and enter their respective security inspection channels.

[0086] All luggage of the same passenger is inspected while being transported on the main inspection CT security inspection machine 4. At the entrance of the main inspection CT security inspection machine 4, the tray is identified by the RFID reader again. This area is called "RFID identification area R2". In this identification area, the system identifies the information of the tray that will enter the CT security inspection machine and compares it with the information of "RFID identification area R1" to ensure that the trays entering the CT security inspection machine are bound with passenger information. If a tray without information is bound enters the identification area, the staff will be immediately reminded to handle it through sound / light alarm. Therefore, the main function of "RFID identification area R2" is to check the information of people and objects. If there is a missing or wrong recording, it will be supplemented immediately. At the same time, it also prevents the situation of splitting and carrying dangerous contraband / devices. According to the tray information identified by "RFID identification area R2", the luggage items belonging to the same passenger are displayed collectively so that the security inspector can conduct synchronous inspection of all luggage.

[0087] After passing through the "RFID identification area R2", the image scanning system on the CT security inspection machine scans the images of the items in the tray. First, the artificial intelligence system (AI) conducts autonomous identification to determine whether there are prohibited items in the checked and carry-on luggage, and whether there are dangerous prohibited devices that are separated and intentionally disassembled. The luggage that is judged to be normal is released to the subsequent process, and the security inspectors mark the images that do not meet the regulations for the luggage that is judged to be problematic, and transfer them to the re-inspection area for the unpackers to conduct targeted unpacking inspections.

[0088] The transmission channel connected to the exit of the main inspection CT security inspection machine 4 is defined as the main inspection channel 5, and three channels are branched out from the main inspection channel 5, namely the re-inspection channel 6, the qualified consignment channel 7, and the qualified carrying channel 8. The re-inspection channel 6 is first branched out from the main inspection channel 5, and the qualified consignment channel 7 and the qualified carrying channel 8 are branched out after the re-inspection channel 6. Unqualified baggage is diverted to the re-inspection channel 6 for re-inspection.

[0089] The luggage coming out of the main CT security inspection machine 4 includes qualified luggage and unqualified luggage, which are processed separately.

[0090] (I) Handling of unqualified baggage

[0091] The subsequent processing process for unqualified baggage inspected by the main CT security inspection machine 4 is as follows:

[0092] 1.1) Failure Mark

[0093] The present invention determines that luggage containing restricted items that need to be unpacked for inspection and luggage exceeding the free checked weight are all unqualified luggage.

[0094] For luggage containing prohibited or restricted items, the main CT security inspection machine 4 will complete the image inspection. If any abnormality is found, the back-end monitoring personnel will manually circle the unqualified or suspected items in the image on the CT security inspection machine system display screen, mark the luggage category as "unqualified" on the console, and mark the luggage tray.

[0095] For overweight baggage, weighing is completed by installing a weighing sensor on the tray conveyor platform of the tray collection area 3, or by installing a weighing sensor in the section before the main inspection channel 5 is diverted to the re-inspection channel 6. If overweight is found, it will be judged as "unqualified" and marked in the background.

[0096] 1.2) Unqualified circulation

[0097] Once a passenger has a baggage marked as "unqualified", all the checked and carry-on baggage of the passenger will be sorted out, including his qualified baggage and unqualified baggage. After all the baggage comes out of the main inspection CT security inspection machine 4, it will first be identified by the "RFID identification area R3" on the main inspection channel 5, and then be diverted to the re-inspection channel 6 through the sorting mechanism 9 set on the main inspection channel 5, and then transported to the unpacking re-inspection area 10. The function of the "RFID identification area R3" is to identify all the relevant baggage of the passenger at the "RFID identification area R3" according to the previous human and object association information, and then pass through the sorting mechanism 9 set on the main inspection channel 5, and be diverted to the re-inspection channel 6 after the "RFID identification area R3". The background will notify the passenger to go to the unpacking re-inspection area 10 for unpacking inspection in the security inspection channel through voice and / or electronic screen display according to the passenger information corresponding to these baggage identified by the "RFID identification area R3".

[0098] At the end of the re-inspection channel 6, an unpacking re-inspection area 10 is set. A surveillance camera is set in the unpacking re-inspection area 10, and a real-time image without blind spots is obtained through the surveillance camera. According to the luggage information identified by the "RFID identification area R3", the data processing system synthesizes the surveillance image, displays the passenger information, and the monitoring room monitors and stores the video information.

[0099] 1.3) Unpacking and re-inspection

[0100] In the unpacking and re-inspection area 10, there is a re-inspection luggage transfer table. The transfer table has a single exit and is controlled by the re-inspection unpacker. Passengers cannot touch the luggage sent from the re-inspection channel. The luggage is sent to the re-inspection luggage transfer table through an automatic push mechanism. At the exit of the transfer table, the unpacker unpacks and inspects all the luggage items of the passenger and verifies the passenger's identity, especially the luggage that is suspected to be problematic in the main inspection CT security inspection machine 4. Here, all the luggage of the passenger is checked together to prevent the previous missed inspections and wrong inspections, as well as the splitting and carrying of luggage, and to ensure the unity of people and objects again; at the same time, all the luggage is together, which is also convenient for passengers to move items that cannot be carried with them to checked luggage; at the same time, in this area, passengers are allowed to move overweight luggage and pay for overweight. Self-service or manual payment windows are set in this area. After the unpacker believes that all the luggage items of the passenger have been processed properly, they will be released to the subsequent process.

[0101] Furthermore, a re-inspection CT security inspection machine 11 can be set up in the unpacking re-inspection area 10 (the definition of "re-inspection" is also different from "pre-inspection" and "main inspection" to show the difference). The luggage that has passed the manual inspection of the unpacker can be further put into the re-inspection CT security inspection machine 11 for re-inspection. The re-inspection CT security inspection machine 11 performs auxiliary inspection, manual and machine double inspection to avoid manual misjudgment. After passing the re-inspection of the re-inspection CT security inspection machine 11, the passenger's luggage is completely judged to be qualified and then enters the subsequent process.

[0102] 1.4) Post-retest processing

[0103] The luggage after unpacking and re-inspection includes checked luggage and carry-on luggage.

[0104] For checked baggage that passes the re-inspection, it can be returned to the main inspection channel 5 through the re-inspection channel 6, and then classified into the qualified checked baggage channel 7. The re-inspection channel 6 is designed as a round-trip channel, one is the inspection channel, and the other is the return channel. An unpacking re-inspection area 10 is set at the intersection of the two channels; alternatively, after passing the re-inspection in the unpacking re-inspection area 10, the baggage can be directly sent to the special re-inspection check-in channel 12.

[0105] Carry-on luggage that passes the re-inspection can be taken away directly by the passenger.

[0106] (II) Handling of Eligible Baggage

[0107] Qualified luggage includes initial qualified luggage and qualified luggage after re-inspection. Qualified luggage is divided into checked luggage and carry-on luggage, so it needs to be managed by diversion. The main inspection channel 5 branches out into qualified checked luggage channel 7 and qualified carry-on channel 8 for the circulation of different luggage respectively.

[0108] The subsequent processing procedures for qualified baggage are:

[0109] 2.1) Qualified classification identification

[0110] All qualified baggage first passes through the "RFID identification area R4" set on the main inspection channel 5, and is identified in the "RFID identification area R4". The data management system distinguishes the "consignment tray" and the "carrying tray", and then passes through the sorting mechanism 13 and is sent to the qualified consignment channel 7 and the qualified carrying channel 8 separately.

[0111] 2.2) Qualified consignment / deposit and withdrawal

[0112] Qualified checked baggage will be sent to the baggage loading department through qualified checked baggage channel 7 and transported to the apron.

[0113] Qualified carry-on baggage is sent to the carry-on baggage storage and retrieval area 14 through the qualified carry-on channel 8. A carry-on baggage temporary storage cabinet is set in the carry-on baggage storage and retrieval area 14. An RFID reader is set in the carry-on baggage temporary storage cabinet. Through face recognition, or by swiping an identity card, scanning a QR code, entering a verification code, etc., the carry-on baggage can be collected and then boarded.

[0114] Furthermore, in the process of baggage inspection and delivery, in order to prevent passengers from worrying about the loss of luggage due to long-distance delivery, except for the process where human contact with the luggage is required, such as in the unpacking re-inspection area 10 and the re-inspection CT security inspection machine 11, the rest of the delivery process, such as the main inspection CT security inspection machine 4, the main inspection channel 5, the re-inspection channel 6, the qualified consignment channel 7, the qualified carrying channel 8, and the re-inspection dedicated consignment channel 12, can be set to closed delivery, and no one can touch the luggage during the process. In addition, channel monitoring cameras can be set up to replay and trace the delivery process when tracking the whereabouts of the luggage.

[0115] 4. Pallet Recycling

[0116] The tray recycling process is an additional optimization process of the present invention. The trays used in the unpacking and re-inspection area 10 and the trays used in the carry-on luggage storage and retrieval area 14 can be recycled through the tray recycling system. After the passenger has collected the carry-on luggage, the system can automatically return the empty carry-on luggage tray to the tray collection area, and unbind the carry-on luggage tray number from the original passenger for use by subsequent passengers. Furthermore, during the return process, the tray is disinfected by spraying disinfection and / or lighting disinfection. After the baggage check-in is completed, the checked luggage tray is recycled manually or by an automated recycling system.

Claims

1. A method for centralized security inspection of checked baggage and carry-on baggage, characterized by comprising the following process: Identity verification: Passengers carrying luggage pass through the security gate (2) for document verification and facial recognition, and then enter the security check channel; Personnel and object related security inspection: 1) Relationship between people and things At the security checkpoint, the trays containing passengers' luggage and belongings are first linked to the passengers' identities based on RFID and facial recognition technology, and then the passengers and luggage go through security checks separately. The trays are classified into checked luggage trays and carry-on luggage trays. Checked luggage is placed in the checked luggage trays, while carry-on luggage items are placed in the carry-on luggage trays. 2) Personal verification Passengers undergo body checks through the millimeter wave security gate; 3) Baggage inspection and delivery The tray containing the passenger's luggage is placed on the main inspection CT security inspection machine (4) for inspection. The output end of the main inspection CT security inspection machine (4) is connected to the main inspection channel (5), and the main inspection channel (5) branches into a re-inspection channel (6), a qualified consignment channel (7) and a qualified carrying channel (8); (I) Handling of unqualified baggage 1.1) Failure Mark Ineligible baggage includes baggage containing prohibited items and overweight baggage; Baggage containing prohibited or restricted items will be detected and marked by the main CT security inspection machine (4); Overweight luggage will be detected and marked by the weighing sensor installed in the security check channel; 1.2) Unqualified circulation If a passenger's baggage is marked as "unqualified", all the baggage matching this passenger will be sorted out, diverted to the re-inspection channel (6), and transported to the unpacking re-inspection area (10); 1.3) Unpacking and re-inspection At the unpacking and re-inspection area (10), passengers collect all their luggage with their identity identification, then hand over all the luggage items to the unpacking staff for unpacking and re-inspection, and pay for excess luggage; 1.4) Post-re-inspection processing Baggage that passes the re-inspection will be classified and sent to the qualified channel; (II) Handling of Eligible Baggage 2.1) Qualified classification identification Qualified baggage includes checked baggage and carry-on baggage, which are distinguished by RFID identification technology at the main inspection channel (5) and transported to the qualified checked baggage channel (7) and the qualified carry-on baggage channel (8) respectively; 2.2) Qualified consignment / deposit and withdrawal For qualified checked baggage, it will be transported and processed through the qualified checked baggage channel (7); Qualified carry-on luggage is transported to the carry-on luggage storage and retrieval area (14) through the qualified carry-on passage (8), and in the carry-on luggage storage and retrieval area (14), the passenger takes out his or her carry-on luggage after identity verification.

2. The method for centralized security inspection of checked baggage and carry-on baggage according to claim 1 is characterized in that a self-service initial inspection process is set before identity verification: The passenger has all his / her luggage checked at the pre-check CT security inspection machine (1). The security inspection system makes a preliminary judgment on whether the luggage is in compliance with the regulations and issues a warning. The passenger handles his / her luggage according to the prompt until it is deemed to be in compliance. A baggage category selection module is provided on the pre-check CT security inspection machine (1), including two types: "carry-on" and "check-in". Passengers put in their luggage according to their own selections, and the security inspection system makes judgments based on the categories.

3. The method for centralized security inspection of checked baggage and carry-on baggage according to claim 1, characterized in that: A tray receiving area (3) is provided at the initial end of the security inspection channel. A tray conveying platform is provided on the tray receiving area (3). An "RFID identification area R1" is provided on the tray conveying platform to identify the RFID electronic tag provided in the tray. A face recognition machine is provided next to the tray conveying platform. When a passenger takes a tray and places it in the "RFID identification area R1", a face image is simultaneously recorded. The background data management system simultaneously collects the face recognition machine information and the RFID reader information, combines the two sets of information, and forms an association between "people" and "objects".

4. The method for centralized security inspection of checked baggage and carry-on baggage according to claim 3, characterized in that: A label printing device is provided at the tray conveyor, and the label printing device prints a luggage label with the passenger's identity information bound to the label, which is attached / bound to the luggage for the passenger to pick up the luggage when leaving the airport.

5. The method for centralized security inspection of checked baggage and carry-on baggage according to claim 1, 3 or 4, characterized in that: The tray is set with a specified size according to the type, and whether the size of the luggage is in compliance is determined based on the size.

6. The method for centralized security inspection of checked baggage and carry-on baggage according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that: An "RFID identification area R2" is provided at the input end of the main inspection CT security inspection machine (4), and the "RFID identification area R2" is used to verify whether the "person" and "object" related information is correct and complete; Before the main inspection channel (5) is diverted to the re-inspection channel (6), an "RFID identification area R3" is provided, and the "RFID identification area R3" is used to identify all luggage trays of passengers containing unqualified luggage and divert them to the re-inspection channel (6); Before the main inspection channel (5) is diverted to the qualified consignment channel (7) and the qualified carrying channel (8), an "RFID identification area R4" is provided. The "RFID identification area R4" is used to identify the consignment pallet and the carrying pallet, and divert them to the qualified consignment channel (7) and the qualified carrying channel (8).

7. The method for centralized security inspection of checked baggage and carry-on baggage according to claim 1, characterized in that: Checked baggage that passes the re-inspection is sent back to the main inspection channel (5) through the re-inspection channel (6) and then sorted into the qualified check-in channel (7); or, after passing the re-inspection, it is directly sent to the re-inspection special check-in channel (12); Carry-on luggage that passes the re-inspection will be taken away directly by the passenger.

8. The method for centralized security inspection of checked baggage and carry-on baggage according to claim 1, characterized in that: A re-inspection CT security inspection machine (11) is set up in the unpacking re-inspection area (10). The luggage that has passed the manual inspection by the unpacker is further placed in the re-inspection CT security inspection machine (11) for re-inspection to determine whether it is qualified.

9. The method for centralized security inspection of checked baggage and carry-on baggage according to claim 7, characterized in that: The main inspection channel (5), re-inspection channel (6), qualified consignment channel (7), qualified carrying channel (8), and re-inspection dedicated consignment channel (12) are closed channels.

10. The method for centralized security inspection of checked baggage and carry-on baggage according to claim 1, characterized in that: All used pallets are recycled to the beginning of security check through the pallet recycling system.

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