Boarding pass with guiding function and airport RFID electronic tag system

Abstract

The utility model relates to a boarding pass with a guiding function and an airport RFID electronic tag system, the boarding pass with the guiding function comprises a boarding pass, an RFID electronic tag is arranged in the boarding pass, and the RFID electronic tag is used for storing identity information and boarding information of passengers and sending signals to the outside; a navigation display screen is arranged on the boarding pass, a driving circuit module capable of communicating with the outside is arranged in the boarding pass, and the driving circuit module is electrically connected with the navigation display screen and used for driving the navigation display screen to display a navigation image. According to the boarding check with the guiding function, the navigation image is displayed through the navigation display screen, passengers can be accurately guided to go to a set position to execute boarding procedures, and the problem that the passengers cannot find the direction in an airport, and consequently boarding cannot be conducted in time is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of civil aviation technology, and more specifically to a boarding pass and airport RFID electronic tag system with guidance function. Background Technology

[0002] As the most efficient mode of long-distance travel, air travel is the preferred choice for many. Airports are generally large in scale and have complex layouts. Combined with dense crowds, many people get lost in airports, leading to late boarding. To facilitate management, airports commonly use RFID electronic tag systems. These systems include an information processing center, RFID tags, and an RFID identification system. RFID tags can be placed inside passengers' boarding passes, while the RFID identification system covers the entire airport, acquiring real-time identification and location information from the tags. By identifying the RFID tag holders through the information processing center, the distribution and movement of every passenger within the airport can be monitored at any time, allowing for timely locating and reminders for late boarding passengers. However, this approach is passive and inefficient for passengers. If passengers could be encouraged to take initiative, knowing the specific locations of their pre-boarding procedures and proactively going to these areas to ensure timely boarding, the overall efficiency of the airport would be significantly higher. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem this invention aims to solve is to provide a boarding pass with a guiding function that can accurately guide passengers to a designated location to complete the boarding procedures, thus solving the problem of passengers being unable to find their way in the airport and thus being unable to board on time.

[0004] The technical solution of this utility model is to provide a boarding pass with guidance function, including a boarding pass, wherein an RFID electronic tag is installed inside the boarding pass, the RFID electronic tag is used to store passenger identity information and boarding information, and to send signals to the outside world; a navigation display screen is installed on the boarding pass, and a driving circuit module capable of external communication is installed inside the boarding pass, the driving circuit module is electrically connected to the navigation display screen, and is used to drive the navigation display screen to display navigation images.

[0005] Compared with existing technologies, the boarding pass with guidance function of this utility model has the following advantages: The boarding pass is equipped with a navigation display screen, which is driven by the aforementioned drive circuit module. This display screen can show navigation images and accurately guide passengers to the designated check-in gate, security checkpoint, or boarding gate to complete various boarding procedures, solving the problem of passengers being disoriented at the airport and unable to board on time. The drive signal for the navigation display screen can be received from external signals by the drive circuit module and then converted into a signal to drive the navigation display screen.

[0006] Preferably, the navigation display screen contains a dot matrix, and the driving circuit module can drive the dot matrix to remain constantly lit or flash to form a navigation image with arrows pointing in any of the four directions: east, south, west, and north. With this structure, passengers can conveniently and practically navigate to designated check-in gates, security checkpoints, or boarding gates based on the arrow directions. The dot matrix can be placed only at the locations where arrows pointing east, south, west, and north can be displayed, resulting in low cost and a simple display screen driving circuit. The navigation display screen can be an LED dot matrix display screen or an LCD dot matrix display screen.

[0007] Preferably, the driving circuit module can also drive the display dot matrix to remain constantly lit or flash to form a navigation image with arrows pointing in any of the four directions: northeast, northwest, southwest, and southeast. Using this structure, compared to guidance in only four directions, guidance in eight directions is obviously more precise, allowing passengers to adjust their direction of travel in a timely manner and find the designated check-in gate, security checkpoint, or boarding gate more quickly to complete various boarding procedures. The display dot matrix can be set only at the positions where arrows pointing in the eight directions (east, south, west, north, northeast, northwest, southwest, and southeast), resulting in low cost and a simple display driving circuit. The navigation display screen can be an LED dot matrix display screen or an LCD dot matrix display screen.

[0008] Preferably, the navigation display screen contains a dot matrix, and the driving circuit module can drive the dot matrix to remain constantly lit or flash to form a navigation image with arrows pointing in any direction. With this structure, compared to limited directional guidance, passengers can adjust their direction of travel in any direction in a timely manner, preventing them from missing key intersections and allowing them to find the designated check-in gate, security checkpoint, or boarding gate more quickly to complete various boarding procedures. The navigation display screen can be an LED dot matrix display screen or an LCD dot matrix display screen.

[0009] Preferably, the navigation display screen contains a display dot matrix, and the driving circuit module can drive the display dot matrix to remain constantly lit or flash to form a navigation image of a continuous route including the check-in gate, security checkpoint, and boarding gate locations from the boarding information. With this structure, the driving signal for the navigation display screen can be directly generated by the driving circuit module based on the passenger's boarding information, allowing passengers to see the predetermined route for all check-in procedures as soon as they receive their boarding pass. This facilitates a comprehensive understanding of the airport and prevents passengers from getting lost. The display dot matrix can be placed only in locations that display the overall airport layout, thus displaying a navigation image of any continuous route within the airport. This type of display screen simplifies the driving circuitry.

[0010] Preferably, the driving circuit module can also drive the display dot matrix to flash to show the real-time position of the boarding pass relative to the navigation image. This structure helps passengers determine if they are on the correct route; the color of the light display showing the real-time position of the boarding pass can be different from the color of the light display showing the navigation image for easy differentiation.

[0011] Preferably, the drive circuit module can drive the navigation display screen to show text instructions prompting passengers to proceed to the check-in gate, security checkpoint, or boarding gate; or the boarding pass may also have indicator lights indicating whether passengers have completed check-in, security check, or boarding procedures, and the drive circuit module is electrically connected to the indicator lights to turn them on and off. With this structure, passengers can clearly know which procedures they need to complete, such as check-in, security check, or boarding, which helps them clearly understand their destination on the navigation image.

[0012] Preferably, the drive circuit module includes a missed flight timer containing missed flight time data, which triggers the drive circuit module to drive the navigation display screen to show the navigation image. This structure prevents passengers from missing their flights due to forgetting their boarding time or being anxious and missing their flights because they cannot find their gate close to boarding time. When the drive circuit module is triggered by the missed flight timer, it can drive the navigation display screen to show the most recently displayed navigation image.

[0013] Preferably, the boarding pass includes a detachable recycling area, with the navigation display screen and drive circuit module disposed within the recycling area, and the RFID electronic tag disposed outside the recycling area. The navigation display screen and drive circuit module can be structurally and completely detached from the boarding pass along with the recycling area. With this structure, the recycling area can be separated from the boarding pass and recycled during passenger boarding, and the navigation display screen and drive circuit module can be recycled and reused, reducing the cost of the boarding pass. The RFID electronic tag, storing the passenger's identity and boarding information, is then kept by the passenger along with the rest of the boarding pass, protecting personal information.

[0014] The technical problem this invention aims to solve is to provide an airport RFID electronic tag system that can mobilize passengers' own initiative, accurately guide them to designated locations to complete check-in procedures, solve the problem of passengers being unable to find their way in the airport and thus being unable to board on time, and improve the overall efficiency of the airport.

[0015] The technical solution of this utility model is to provide an airport RFID electronic tag system, including a back-end information processing system, RFID readers, and boarding passes with guidance functions as described above. The RFID readers are distributed throughout the airport and can establish signal connections with the RFID electronic tags within the boarding passes to collect passenger identity information and boarding information from the RFID electronic tags, and record the real-time location information of the RFID electronic tags. The RFID readers are signal-connected to the back-end information processing system and can transmit the collected passenger identity information and boarding information, along with the real-time location information, to the back-end information processing system in real time. The back-end information processing system is a general-purpose computer workstation, including a host, memory, and conventional peripherals. The back-end information processing system receives information transmitted from the RFID readers, calculates and generates navigation electrical signals to guide passengers through the boarding process, and can establish a signal connection with the drive circuit module within the boarding passes to transmit the navigation image signals to the drive circuit module in real time. The drive circuit module receives the navigation electrical signals to drive the navigation display screen to show a navigation image corresponding to the navigation electrical signals.

[0016] Compared with existing technologies, the airport RFID electronic tag system of this utility model has the following advantages: The background information processing system can quickly locate the passenger's position through the information from the RFID reader and calculate and generate navigation signals in real time to guide the passenger to complete the check-in procedures. Then, the corresponding navigation image is displayed on the passenger's boarding pass, accurately guiding the passenger to complete the relevant procedures for check-in, security check, or boarding. In this way, the passenger's own initiative can be mobilized to actively go to the predetermined location to complete the check-in, security check, and boarding procedures, ensuring that they can board the plane on time. This not only solves the problem of passengers not being able to find their way in the airport and thus being unable to board on time, but also greatly improves the overall efficiency of the airport. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a block diagram of the airport RFID electronic tag system of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of Embodiment 1 of the boarding pass with guiding function of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of Embodiment 2 of the boarding pass with guiding function of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of Embodiment 3 of the boarding pass with guiding function of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of Embodiment 4 of the boarding pass with guiding function of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To better understand this application, various aspects of this application will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these detailed descriptions are merely illustrative of exemplary embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the scope of this application in any way. Throughout the specification, the same reference numerals refer to the same elements.

[0023] In the accompanying drawings, the thickness, size, and shape of the objects have been slightly exaggerated for illustrative purposes. The drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not drawn to scale.

[0024] It should also be understood that the terms "comprising," "having," "including," and "containing," when used in this specification, indicate the presence of the stated features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof. Furthermore, when expressions such as "...at least one" appear after a list of listed features, they modify the entire listed feature, not individual elements in the list. Example 1

[0025] like Figure 1 As shown, the airport RFID electronic tag system of this utility model includes a back-end information processing system, RFID readers, and boarding passes with guidance functions. The back-end information processing system is a general-purpose computer workstation, including a host, memory, and conventional peripherals such as a monitor, mouse, and keyboard. Several RFID readers are distributed throughout the airport, all connected to the back-end information processing system, and capable of receiving information from the RFID electronic tags within the boarding passes with guidance functions. Floor-mounted RFID readers can be used, i.e., RFID readers are placed at key locations in the airport, or suspended RFID readers can be used, i.e., rotatable and movable RFID readers are used on the airport ceiling.

[0026] The boarding pass with directional function is like... Figure 2The diagram shows a boarding pass containing an RFID tag. The RFID tag stores passenger identification and boarding information and transmits signals. A navigation display screen is also included on the boarding pass, containing a dot matrix of LED dots arranged in a pattern of arrows pointing east, south, west, and north, resulting in low cost. The boarding pass includes a driver circuit module that communicates with the backend information processing system. This driver circuit module is electrically connected to the navigation display screen and can drive the LED dot matrix to remain constantly lit or flash to form a navigation image with arrows pointing in any of the four directions. The RFID tag stores the passenger's boarding information, including specific flight information and the location information of the corresponding check-in gate, security checkpoint, and boarding gate. An LCD dot matrix display screen can also be used for the navigation display screen, which is also inexpensive. Alternatively, a liquid crystal display screen or an e-ink screen capable of displaying any pattern can also be used.

[0027] The RFID reader can establish a signal connection with the RFID electronic tag within the boarding pass with guidance function to collect and record the information within the RFID electronic tag. This means that once a passenger receives the boarding pass with guidance function, their identity information and boarding information, such as check-in time, check-in gate, security checkpoint, boarding gate, and flight information, can be read by the RFID reader at various key locations within the airport. Furthermore, multiple RFID readers can achieve matrix-type position sensing, accurately locating the position of the RFID electronic tag within the boarding pass with guidance function based on the RSSI algorithm, i.e., the current location of the passenger holding the boarding pass. The RFID reader will transmit the collected passenger identity information, boarding information, and real-time location information to the background information processing system in real time.

[0028] After receiving information from the RFID reader, the background information processing system calculates and generates navigation signals to guide passengers to the corresponding check-in gate, security checkpoint, or boarding gate. Then, it establishes a signal connection with the drive circuit module in the boarding pass with guidance function and transmits the navigation image signal to the drive circuit module in real time.

[0029] After receiving the navigation electrical signal, the drive circuit module generates a corresponding guiding action command, which in turn activates the navigation display screen to show a navigation image indicating the passenger's direction of travel. This typically indicates the direction of the passenger's current location, such as the check-in gate, security checkpoint, or boarding gate, and the navigation image displays the corresponding direction in conjunction with the airport's routes.

[0030] The specific navigation process is as follows: After the passenger receives the boarding pass with directional function, the RFID reader located at the boarding pass distribution point collects and transmits signals. The background information processing system generates a navigation signal guiding the passenger to the corresponding check-in gate and transmits it to the drive circuit module. The drive circuit module then drives the navigation display screen to show the navigation image guiding the passenger to the check-in gate. After the RFID reader located at the check-in gate detects the passenger's position, the background information processing system generates a navigation signal guiding the passenger to the corresponding security checkpoint, and the navigation display screen shows the navigation image guiding the passenger to the security checkpoint. Finally, after the RFID reader located at the security checkpoint detects the passenger's position, the background information processing system generates a navigation signal guiding the passenger to the corresponding boarding gate, and the navigation display screen shows the navigation image guiding the passenger to the boarding gate. Example 2

[0031] like Figure 3 As shown, the boarding pass with directional function in this embodiment differs from that in Embodiment 1. The difference lies in that the display dot matrix is ​​an LED dot matrix arranged into arrow patterns pointing in eight directions: east, south, west, north, northeast, northwest, southwest, and southeast. The driving circuit module can also drive the LED dot matrix to remain constantly lit or flash to form a navigation image with arrows pointing in any of the eight directions. Compared to guidance in only four directions, guidance in eight directions is obviously more precise, making it easier for passengers to adjust their direction of travel in a timely manner and find the designated check-in gate, security checkpoint, or boarding gate more quickly to complete various boarding procedures. Example 3

[0032] like Figure 4 As shown, the boarding pass with directional function in this embodiment differs from that in Embodiment 1. The difference lies in that the navigation display screen is filled with an LED dot matrix, and the driving circuit module can drive the LED dot matrix to remain constantly lit or flash to form a navigation image with an arrow pointing in any direction. Compared to limited directional guidance, passengers can adjust their direction of travel in any direction in a timely manner, preventing them from missing key intersections and allowing them to find the designated check-in gate, security checkpoint, or boarding gate more quickly to complete various boarding procedures.

[0033] In this embodiment, the boarding pass includes a detachable recycling area located on the right side of the boarding pass, separated from the left side by a tearable dotted line. The navigation display screen and driving circuit module are disposed within the recycling area, while the RFID electronic tag is disposed outside the recycling area. The navigation display screen and driving circuit module can be structurally and completely detached from the boarding pass along with the recycling area. Thus, when a passenger boards, the recycling area can be torn off and recycled from the boarding pass, the navigation display screen and driving circuit module can be recycled and reused, and the RFID electronic tag storing the passenger's identity and boarding information is kept by the passenger along with the rest of the boarding pass. Example 4

[0034] like Figure 5 As shown, the boarding pass with directional function in this embodiment differs from that in Embodiment 1. The difference lies in that the display dot matrix is ​​an LED dot matrix arranged in a pattern representing the overall layout of the airport. The driving circuit module can drive the LED dot matrix to remain constantly lit or flash to display a navigation image of any continuous route within the airport. When a passenger receives the boarding pass, the driving circuit module generates a corresponding directional action command based on the passenger's boarding information, activating the driving circuit of the navigation display screen to drive the LED dot matrix to remain constantly lit or flash to form a navigation image of a continuous route including the check-in gate, security checkpoint, and boarding gate locations from the boarding information. The navigation display screen can also be filled with LED dot matrices, displaying any pattern, and similarly, can display a navigation image of any continuous route within the airport. Example 5

[0035] The boarding pass with guidance function in this embodiment differs from that in Embodiment 4. The difference is that the driving circuit module can also drive the LED dot matrix to flash to display the real-time position of the boarding pass relative to the navigation image, making it easier for passengers to determine whether they are on the correct path. The LED light color displaying the real-time position of the boarding pass can be different from the LED light color displaying the navigation image for easy differentiation. Example 6

[0036] In this embodiment, the boarding pass is equipped with indicator lights that show whether the passenger has completed check-in, security check, and boarding procedures. The driving circuit module is electrically connected to the indicator lights and is used to drive the indicator lights to turn on and off.

[0037] After acquiring passenger information through the RFID reader, the background information processing system can generate navigation signals to guide passengers to the corresponding check-in gate, security checkpoint, or boarding gate based on whether the passenger has completed check-in, security checkpoint, or boarding procedures. The system then transmits the navigation image signal to the drive circuit module in real time, which in turn drives the navigation display screen to show the navigation image guiding the passenger to the corresponding check-in gate, security checkpoint, or boarding gate.

[0038] Meanwhile, the background information processing system also transmits information about whether passengers have completed check-in, security check, and boarding procedures to the drive circuit module in real time. After receiving the information from the background information processing system about whether passengers have completed check-in, security check, and boarding procedures, the drive circuit module drives the indicator lights to turn on and off accordingly, so that passengers can clearly know whether they are following the navigation image to complete the relevant procedures of check-in, security check, or boarding.

[0039] In other embodiments, indicator lights may not be required. After receiving information from the background information processing system regarding whether the passenger has completed check-in, security check, or boarding procedures, the drive circuit module drives the navigation display screen to display text instructions prompting the passenger to go to the check-in gate, security checkpoint, or boarding gate. This allows the passenger to clearly know whether they need to complete the relevant procedures for check-in, security check, or boarding. Example 7

[0040] In this embodiment, the drive circuit module also includes a missed flight timer, which stores missed flight time data, typically set to half an hour before the passenger's boarding time. Once the passenger receives the boarding pass with directional functionality, the missed flight timer begins counting. After the timer completes its count, it triggers the drive circuit module to drive the navigation display screen to show a navigation image corresponding to the most recently received navigation signal. That is, if the passenger has completed check-in, security check, and gate check-in half an hour before boarding, the navigation image will guide the passenger to the gate; if the passenger is at a check-in, security check, or gate check-in step half an hour before boarding, the navigation display screen will show a navigation image guiding the passenger to the check-in gate, security checkpoint, or boarding gate based on the progress. Example 8

[0041] Based on Embodiment 7, the boarding pass is also equipped with a buzzer. The drive circuit module is electrically connected to the buzzer. Once the missed flight timer triggers the drive circuit module, the drive circuit module will drive the buzzer to emit an alarm sound, strongly reminding passengers that they need to check in.

[0042] In this invention, the drive circuit module in the boarding pass with guidance function can be built using common commercial hardware solutions, or a display screen with an integrated drive circuit module can be selected as the navigation display screen. Furthermore, the drive circuit module is equipped with an interface for wireless communication, which is easily implemented by those skilled in the art. The specific hardware solution for the drive circuit module is not the inventive point of this invention and does not limit the scope of protection of this invention.

[0043] The above are merely specific embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of implementation of this utility model. Any modifications or equivalent substitutions to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope should be covered within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A boarding pass with guidance function, comprising a boarding pass, wherein an RFID electronic tag is disposed therein, the RFID electronic tag being used to store passenger identity information and boarding information, and to transmit signals externally; characterized in that, The boarding pass is equipped with a navigation display screen and also contains a drive circuit module capable of external communication. The drive circuit module is electrically connected to the navigation display screen and is used to drive the navigation display screen to display navigation images.

2. The boarding pass with guiding function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The navigation display screen is equipped with a display dot matrix, and the driving circuit module can drive the display dot matrix to be constantly lit or flashing to form a navigation image with arrows pointing in any of the four directions: east, south, west, and north.

3. The boarding pass with guiding function according to claim 2, characterized in that, The driving circuit module can also drive the display dot matrix to remain constantly lit or flash to form a navigation image with arrows pointing in any of the four directions: northeast, northwest, southwest, and southeast.

4. The boarding pass with guiding function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The navigation display screen is equipped with a display dot matrix, and the driving circuit module can drive the display dot matrix to be constantly lit or flashing to form a navigation image with an arrow pointing in any direction.

5. The boarding pass with guiding function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The navigation display screen is equipped with a display dot matrix, and the driving circuit module can drive the display dot matrix to be constantly lit or flashing to form a navigation image of a continuous route containing the check-in gate, security checkpoint, and boarding gate locations in the boarding information.

6. The boarding pass with guiding function according to claim 5, characterized in that, The driving circuit module can also drive the display dot matrix to flash to show the real-time position of the boarding pass relative to the navigation image.

7. The boarding pass with guiding function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive circuit module can drive the navigation display screen to show text instructions prompting passengers to go to the check-in gate, security checkpoint, or boarding gate; or the boarding pass may also be equipped with indicator lights indicating whether passengers have completed check-in, security check, or boarding procedures. The drive circuit module is electrically connected to the indicator lights and is used to drive the indicator lights to turn on and off.

8. The boarding pass with guiding function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive circuit module is equipped with a missed flight timer, which contains missed flight time data and is used to trigger the drive circuit module to drive the navigation display screen to display the navigation image.

9. The boarding pass with guiding function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The boarding pass includes a detachable recycling area, the navigation display screen and drive circuit module are disposed within the recycling area, the RFID electronic tag is disposed outside the recycling area, and the navigation display screen and drive circuit module can be structurally and completely separated from the boarding pass along with the recycling area.

10. An airport RFID electronic tag system, characterized in that, It includes a back-end information processing system, an RFID reader, and a boarding pass with guidance function as described in any one of claims 1 to 9; the RFID reader is distributed throughout the airport and can establish a signal connection with the RFID electronic tag in the boarding pass with guidance function to collect the passenger's identity information and boarding information in the RFID electronic tag, and record the real-time location information of the RFID electronic tag; The RFID reader is signal-connected to the back-end information processing system, and can transmit the collected passenger identity information and boarding information, along with real-time location information, to the back-end information processing system in real time. The back-end information processing system is a general-purpose computer workstation, which is used to receive information transmitted from the RFID reader, calculate and generate navigation electrical signals to guide passengers to complete the boarding procedures, and can establish a signal connection with the drive circuit module in the boarding pass with guidance function to transmit the navigation image signal to the drive circuit module in real time. The driving circuit module receives the navigation electrical signal to drive the navigation display screen to display a navigation image corresponding to the navigation electrical signal.

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