Security inspection system and security inspection method

Abstract

The security inspection system according to the present invention essentially comprises: a baggage deposit area (1) having one or more deposit stations (1a, 1b, 1c) for depositing baggage belonging to persons onto a load carrier (2); a baggage inspection station (3) for image inspection of baggage, - a baggage receiving area (6) having one or more pick-up stations (6a, 6b, 6c); - a transport system (8) for transporting the loaded load carriers (2) from the baggage drop area, through the baggage inspection station (3) to the baggage claim area (6) and for returning the empty load carriers (2) to the baggage drop area, At least one first monitoring device (15) is provided at each provided deposit station (1a, 1b, 1c) for detecting the loading status of the load carrier (2) and / or at least one second monitoring device (25) is provided at each provided removal station (6a, 6b, 6c) for detecting the loading status of the load carrier.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a security inspection system and method for inspecting a person's luggage. [Background technology]

[0002] The security screening of people, specifically passengers and passenger baggage, is an integral part of every flight. Whether on an intra-European or international flight, the procedures and appearance of the associated equipment have not undergone any real further development in recent decades, due in particular to official requirements specifying the equipment to be used and the procedures to be followed. However, in recent years, technological innovations have been considered and the use of more modern techniques, such as the use of computed tomography to generate images for baggage screening, has been increasingly approved.

[0003] Increasing air passenger volumes have led to increased interest by airport operators in increasing the efficiency of security screening and reducing labor costs through process automation and monitoring.

[0004] EP 2 684 166 B1 proposes an automated passenger inspection system for this purpose, in which passengers deposit their luggage on a load carrier in a baggage drop area, and their personal identifier is detected and linked to the load carrier. The passenger undergoes a personal inspection while the luggage undergoes an imaging baggage inspection. The passenger then goes to the baggage claim area, where a load carrier linked to the passenger's personal identifier is made available for emptying.

[0005] WO 2020 / 249192 A1 also discloses an automated security inspection system that provides an inspection device behind the baggage receiving area that is designed to determine the loading condition and degree of soiling of the load carriers. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The invention is based on the object of further increasing the efficiency of security checks.

[0007] According to the invention, this object is achieved by the features of claims 1 and 14.

[0008] The security inspection system according to the present invention essentially comprises: a baggage deposit area having one or more deposit stations for depositing person's baggage onto at least one load carrier; - a baggage inspection station for image inspection of baggage; - a baggage receiving area having one or more pick-up stations; a transport system for transporting the loaded load carriers from the baggage drop area, through the baggage inspection station, to the baggage claim area and for returning the empty load carriers to the baggage drop area; At least one first monitoring device for detecting a loading status of the load carrier is provided at each of the provided deposit stations and / or at least one second monitoring device for detecting a loading status of the load carrier is provided at each of the provided removal stations.

[0009] The security inspection method according to the present invention comprises the following steps: - a person in a baggage drop-off area having one or more drop-off stations deposits his / her baggage in at least one load carrier provided at the drop-off stations; - subjecting the baggage to an image inspection at a baggage inspection station; - a person collecting his / her baggage at a baggage collection area having one or more collection stations; - the loaded load carrier is transported from the baggage drop area, through a baggage inspection station, to the baggage claim area, and the empty load carrier is transported back to the baggage drop area.

[0010] Additionally, at each of the provided deposit stations, the loading status of the load carrier is monitored by at least one first monitoring device, and / or at each of the provided removal stations, the loading status of the load carrier is monitored by at least one second monitoring device.

[0011] Although conventional X-ray machines are still often used to image baggage at baggage inspection stations, they are increasingly being replaced by much more effective computed tomography devices. In both cases, the devices have limited entrance openings, so the exact loading status of the load carriers (transport boxes) must be observed to ensure smooth transport of the loaded load carriers through the baggage inspection stations. Thus, according to the invention, the loading status is already monitored at each deposit station in order to make the person currently depositing his baggage aware of the incorrect loading in time and to encourage him to load his baggage correctly.

[0012] In a corresponding manner, a second monitoring device is also provided at each pick-up station to make a person standing at the pick-up station aware that, for example, not all objects have yet been removed from the load carrier. If the load carrier is detected as empty by the second monitoring device, the removal of the load carrier can also be started automatically, so that the passenger does not have to manually terminate the pick-up process after removing the items.

[0013] Further embodiments of the invention are the subject matter of the dependent claims.

[0014] The first monitoring device in the deposit station is preferably used to detect compliance with a certain loading degree of the load carrier, but can also be used to record the contents of the load carrier. For example, it can check that the luggage does not extend beyond the dimensions of the load carrier. However, markings identifying a maximum loading limit can also be provided in the load carrier, and the first monitoring device checks that the maximum loading limit is not exceeded. However, the first monitoring device can also be designed to recognize the deposited items, and thus during the deposit it can ask about typical items such as a mobile phone, keys, belt, etc., if these are not already in the load carrier.

[0015] It is also conceivable that the first monitoring device may recognize the load and provide advice on how to arrange individual items to allow for the most efficient loading possible. In addition, the first monitoring device may be designed to recognize contraband items such as liquids or weapons and draw attention to them or initiate notification to security personnel. Additionally, animals or infants may be identified and reported.

[0016] The second monitoring device is specifically used to monitor the removal process in order to indicate in time that an object is still present in the load carrier, which can be indicated, for example, audibly or visually in an appropriate manner.

[0017] Any suitable detection device, in particular a camera, may be considered for the first and second monitoring devices.

[0018] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the first and / or second monitoring device comprises an information device for visually and / or audibly displaying an indication regarding the loading state of the load carrier. In this way, attention can be drawn to an undesirable loading state at the deposit station, in particular to a package of baggage that protrudes beyond a predefined marking. Visually, the indication can be given, for example, using colored lights. For example, the load carrier at the deposit station is initially illuminated green and the illumination changes to red as soon as an undesirable loading state is reached. Additionally or alternatively, suitable indications or flashing icons on the display can also be communicated.

[0019] At the removal station, attention can be specifically drawn to load carriers that have not yet been completely emptied. Here too, a visual representation of the indication by colored lights is conceivable, with the load carriers at the removal station first being illuminated red and the illumination changing to green as soon as the last object has been removed. However, suitable indications or flashing icons on the display are also conceivable in addition or as an alternative.

[0020] Further, the first monitoring device may be coupled to the transport system and / or the serving system to block removal of the load carrier during baggage deposit and / or in the event of an undesirable loading condition of the load carrier.

[0021] A blockable exit for persons can optionally be provided in the baggage drop-off area or at each drop-off station, which exit can be blocked if an undesirable load condition is detected, for example a baggage protruding beyond the dimensions of the load carrier. In this way, persons can again load the load carrier correctly themselves, otherwise the load carrier will not be discharged and therefore the pick-up station will not be available for the next person.

[0022] The load carrier is preferably box-shaped and has at least one opening, the dimensions of the load carrier being conveniently adapted to the entrance opening of the baggage inspection station or the computed tomography device, such that the load carrier is, on the one hand, made as large as possible and, on the other hand, can be transported through the computed tomography device without difficulties. Furthermore, the load carrier can optionally be provided to be closed with a cover, either automatically or by the person who has loaded the baggage into the load carrier.

[0023] In the baggage inspection station, preferably a computed tomography device is used, which is characterized by a significantly larger entrance opening compared to conventional X-ray machines, so that the load carriers can be larger and can carry more luggage, which means that usually one load carrier per person is sufficient. In addition, the visual representation for examining the luggage is significantly improved. In the case of a computed tomography device certified according to the C3 standard, larger electronic devices such as laptops, tablets or cameras, as well as liquids, can remain in the baggage during the baggage inspection, making it easier and faster to store the luggage in the carrier.

[0024] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, a first identification device for detecting a person's personal identifier, in particular a biometric feature, is provided at each deposit station, which first identification device cooperates with a data processing device for linking the person's personal identifier with a load carrier on which his / her baggage is located. Thus, at each deposit station, the person's personal identifier can be detected by the first identification device and the person's personal identifier is linked by the data processing device to a load carrier on which his / her baggage is located.

[0025] In this way, the load carrier loaded with luggage is unambiguously assigned to the person to whom the luggage belongs. The first identification device can be designed to detect the person's personal identifier for the first time, or can be used to identify the person if the personal identifier is already stored in the system. For example, the person's personal identifier can be detected when entering the airport building or when checking in a large bag. It is also conceivable that the person generates his or her personal identifier prior to travel, for example using a smartphone, and uploads it to the airline. In addition to the biometric characteristics of the person, other personal identifiers are also conceivable, such as a code on a boarding pass. However, biometric characteristics have the advantage that they can be easily captured with a camera, eliminating the need for the person to have the boarding pass or some other token scanned.

[0026] When a person has loaded their luggage into the provided load carrier, the following options for ending the process are specifically possible:

[0027] The person can use the input unit to verify that the luggage is stored in the load carrier, after which the load carrier is removed. However, it is also conceivable that the person signals the completion of the deposit of the luggage by closing a cover of the load carrier, after which the load carrier is removed. Finally, it is also conceivable that the first monitoring device detects luggage in the load carrier and that the sensor unit, for example formed by the first identification unit, determines that there is no person in the deposit station for a predefined period of time, after which the load carrier is removed.

[0028] Furthermore, at least one buffer for a number of loaded load carriers may be provided in the baggage receiving area, a number of pick-up stations may be assigned to each buffer, and a delivery system may be provided for transferring loaded load carriers from the buffer to one of the pick-up stations. Thus, people do not have to go to a specific pick-up station, but can freely choose the next available pick-up station. However, depending on the number of available pick-up stations, people may be instructed to go to a specific zone in the baggage receiving area, each zone being assigned several pick-up stations.

[0029] To ensure that the correct load carrier is dispensed, each pick-up station is preferably equipped with a second identification unit for detecting the personal identifier of the person standing in front of the pick-up station, which is linked to the dispense system in order to transfer the load carrier linked to the personal identifier of the person to this pick-up station. In addition, input and / or output units, in particular monitors and loudspeakers, are provided at the provided pick-up stations, which are designed to provide information to the person and / or to confirm the process of emptying the load carrier by the person. Via the input and / or output units, the person can in particular recognize that there is still a package / object in the load carrier. Using suitable recognition software, people can be specifically warned against forgotten items, for example by being warned "please take your mobile phone". After full removal, for example passengers can be wished a good flight and / or the departure gate can be displayed if this information is available. Another option is to display advertisements, which provide an additional source of income.

[0030] In an advantageous embodiment, a sensor unit can be provided at the provided pick-up station, for example formed by a second identification unit, which is designed to determine the presence of a person located in front of the pick-up station, and which is linked to the second monitoring unit and the provision system, such that if the sensor unit does not detect a person in front of the pick-up station and the load carrier is empty, the emptying process is completed by removing the emptied load carrier. In this way, the pick-up station can be made available to the next person as quickly as possible.

[0031] Of course, it is also conceivable that after emptying the load carrier at the unloading station, a person completes the emptying process by making an entry at the input unit or by closing a lid or cover and then removes the load carrier.

[0032] In the context of the present invention, the baggage receiving area may also have a follow-up inspection area for baggage subject to the baggage inspection station, and preferably at least one of the above-described removal stations is provided in the follow-up inspection area, but it may be possible to dispense with re-identification in the follow-up inspection station.

[0033] Additionally, the transport system may be designed to eject load carriers that are not completely emptied and / or soiled, preventing them from reaching one of the drop-off stations. Such load carriers are then transported to a service station or a lost and found station. Since the load carriers are linked to the personal identifier of the associated person, that person may be specifically paged and asked to go to the lost and found station.

[0034] However, in the context of the present invention, it is also conceivable that soiled and / or not completely emptied load carriers are transported to an available follow-up inspection station and can be cleaned there by an employee or a passenger can pick up the forgotten items there. Here, it is also possible that not completely emptied load carriers remain in a buffer system in the follow-up inspection area and are then available when the correct passenger turns up.

[0035] In conventional deposit and removal stations, baggage is deposited and removed in the presence of security personnel. In the above-described system / method, it is no longer necessary for security personnel to be present at each deposit or removal station. In many cases, it is sufficient for security personnel to be responsible for several deposit or removal stations, respectively. The system / method according to the invention is therefore also characterized by a significant saving in personnel, since the deposit and removal stations require little or no personnel. Even in the case of manual follow-up inspection, each follow-up inspection station requires only one inspector, although it is conceivable that one inspector operates two follow-up inspection stations. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0036] Further embodiments and advantages of the present invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the following description and drawings. [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a security inspection system. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a detail of a baggage drop-off area with a drop-off station. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a detailed package receiving area having a pick-up station; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0037] 1 shows an exemplary embodiment of a security inspection system according to the invention, shown as a block diagram. It provides a baggage deposit area 1 with one or more deposit stations 1a, 1b, 1c for depositing baggage on a load carrier 2. The load carrier 2 loaded with baggage is delivered to a baggage inspection station 3 for an imaging examination of the baggage, in which a computed tomography device is preferably used.

[0038] During baggage inspection, the person goes to a person inspection station 4. For example, metal detectors and body scanning devices as well as other devices may be used here.

[0039] The person inspection station 4 preferably has a queuing and routing system that allows the synchronization between the baggage status and the person inspection to be controlled in a targeted manner. Thus, after the personal inspection is completed, the person receives information on the information device 5 as to whether he should go to the baggage receiving area 6 with one or more removal stations 6a, 6b, 6c to receive and empty the load carrier assigned to him, or to the follow-up inspection area 7 for a manual follow-up inspection of his baggage. The person's route is illustrated by a solid arrow.

[0040] The dashed arrows indicate a transport system 8 for transporting the load carriers 2 from the baggage drop area 1 via the baggage inspection station 3 to the baggage claim area 6 or to the follow-up inspection area 7 and for returning the empty load carriers to the baggage drop area 1. After the baggage inspection station 3, a switch 9 is provided for diverting the baggage that was targeted at the baggage inspection station 3 to the follow-up inspection area 7. By the time the switch is reached, the operator of the baggage inspection station (CT device) has to decide whether a follow-up inspection is necessary or not. If no decision is made in time, the load carrier 2 is automatically sent to the follow-up inspection area 7 so that some targeted and non-targeted baggage is not mixed on the way to the baggage claim area 6.

[0041] In the area of ​​the return transport path, a device 18 is provided for discharging load carriers 2' that are not completely emptied and / or soiled. The soiled load carriers are sent to a service station (not shown in detail), whereas the load carriers that are not completely emptied are sent to a lost-and-found station. Since the load carriers are linked to the personal identifier of the person to whom they belong, that person can be specifically paged and asked to go to a lost-and-found station.

[0042] With reference to Fig. 2, the baggage drop-off area 1 is explained in more detail below using the example of a drop-off station 1a. The drop-off station 1a thereby comprises a first identification device 10 for detecting a personal identifier (in particular a biometric feature) of a person, which is preferably designed as a camera. The personal identifier of the person is linked to a load carrier 2 provided to the drop-off station 1a by a data processing device 11, the identifier attached to the load carrier being read by a reading device (not shown in detail) and linked to the personal identifier of the person. The identifier on the load carrier may for example be formed by an RFID, a QR code or a similar marking.

[0043] As soon as the person's personal identifier is detected, the cover 12 opens, releasing the load carrier for loading. In the illustrated embodiment, the load carrier is box-shaped and opens at the top. The person can then load his / her luggage onto the load carrier and visual and / or audible instructions can be given to the person, in particular via the first information device 13, which comprises a monitor and a speaker. In particular, it can be pointed out in this way that a specified maximum loading limit must not be exceeded. For this purpose, the load carrier can have a corresponding marking. However, it is also conceivable that the load carrier 2 can be loaded in such a way that the luggage 14 does not protrude beyond the dimensions of the load carrier 2.

[0044] A first monitoring device 15, for example formed by a camera, detects the loading state of the load carrier 2 and in the event of an undesirable loading state, corresponding instructions are given via the first information device 13. In the example shown, a load 14 protrudes beyond the dimensions of the load carrier 2, so that the person can be asked to stow the load correctly or to request a second load carrier. There is also the option of requesting assistance from an employee if the person is dealing with a trouble.

[0045] If the luggage is properly loaded onto the load carrier 2, the process of depositing the luggage can be completed automatically, in particular after a specified time, by a check indicating that there is no longer any person at the deposit station 1a, so that the automatic removal of the load carrier 2 can be started. However, it can also be provided that the person closes the load carrier with a cover or lid, and any such cover of the load carrier can also be automatically lifted and put into place. Alternatively, the closing can be completed by pressing a button or in a similar manner. If the person leaves the receiving station without confirmation, they may be prompted to make a confirmation via the first information device 13. If the person nevertheless wants to leave, this can possibly be prevented by a blockable exit, and the automatic removal can be started after a specified time has elapsed.

[0046] For unloading, first the cover 12 is closed and / or the gate 17 is opened to allow the load carrier 2 to be unloaded. The transport of the load carrier 2 takes place via the transport system 8 and / or the offering system 16 connected to the transport system 8, the first monitoring device 15 being coupled to the offering system 16 and / or the transport system 8 such that if an undesirable loading state of the load carrier 2 is detected, the unloading of the load carrier 2 from the deposit station 1a is blocked (the gate 17 remains closed). The loaded load carrier 2 is then fed to the baggage inspection station 3, whilst the people go to the people inspection station 4.

[0047] The deposit station 1 a is assigned a buffer area 19 for the returned empty load carriers 2 , while at the deposit station 1 c the next empty load carrier is provided via the transport system 8 or the delivery system 16 .

[0048] In the following, the baggage receiving area 6 is explained in more detail with reference to FIG. 3 using the example of a removal station 6a.

[0049] The removal station 6a can basically be constructed similarly or identically to the deposit station 1a. Thereby, the removal station 6a comprises a second identification device 20 for detecting a personal identifier of a person standing in front of the removal station, the second identification unit 20 being linked to a second presentation system 21 for transferring a load carrier 2 linked to the personal identifier of the person to this removal station 6a. For this purpose, the baggage receiving area 6 comprises at least one buffer 22 for a plurality of load carriers 2 loaded with baggage, and a plurality of removal stations, for example the removal stations 6a, 6b and 6c, are assigned to the buffer 22. The second presentation system 21 is designed to transfer the load carrier 2 loaded with baggage from the buffer 22 to one of the removal stations 6a, 6b, 6c, the buffer 22 being able to transfer the load carrier 2 to each of the associated receiving stations in any order, regardless of the order in which the load carriers 2 were introduced into the buffer 22. Thus, a person wishing to collect his / her parcel can go to any currently free pick-up station 6a, 6b, 6c, where he / she is identified by the second identification device 20 and, as a result, the load carrier 2 linked to his / her personal identifier is transferred from the buffer 22 to this pick-up station.

[0050] As soon as the associated load carrier 2 is presented in the unloading station, the cover 23 opens, making the load carrier 2 accessible for unloading the baggage. Information can be provided to the person via the input and / or output unit 24. A second monitoring device 25, for example formed by a camera, detects the loading state of the load carrier 2. Via the input and / or output unit 24, the person can in particular see that there are still some baggage / objects in the load carrier 2. After complete unloading, for example the passenger can be wished a good flight and / or the departure gate can be displayed.

[0051] In an advantageous embodiment, a sensor unit can be provided at an existing pick-up station, for example formed by a second identification unit 20, which is designed to determine the presence of a person located in front of the pick-up station and is linked to the second monitoring unit 25 and the second provision system 21, such that if the sensor unit does not detect a person in front of the pick-up station 6a and the load carrier 2 is empty, the emptying process is completed by removing the emptied load carrier 2. In this way, the pick-up station can be made available to the next person as quickly as possible.

[0052] Once the removal process is completed, the cover 23 closes and / or the gate 26 opens to allow the load carrier 2 to be removed. The transport of the load carrier 2 takes place via the second offering system 21 and / or the transport system 8, to which the second monitoring device 25 is coupled such that removal of the load carrier 2 from the removal station 1a is blocked (the gate 26 remains closed) if there are still objects in the load carrier 2. If the load carrier 2 is empty, a return transport to the baggage deposit area 1 is initiated. The next removal process can then be initiated by detection by the second identification device 20 of the next person standing in front of the removal station.

[0053] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the second monitoring device 25 in the pick-up station 6a, 6b, 6c can also detect soiling of the load carrier 2, for example by a leaking liquid. The soiled load carrier can then be emptied with the device 18 (FIG. 1). Ejection can also occur in the case of a non-empty or not completely emptied load carrier, if a person is supposed to leave the pick-up station 6a, 6b, 6c before the emptying is completed.

Claims

1. 1. A security inspection system, comprising: a baggage deposit area (1) having one or more deposit stations (1a, 1b, 1c) for depositing baggage belonging to persons onto at least one load carrier (2), a baggage inspection station (3) for an image inspection of said baggage, - a baggage receiving area (6) having one or more pick-up stations (6a, 6b, 6c), a transport system (8) for transporting the loaded load carriers (2) from the baggage drop-off area (1), via the baggage inspection station (3) to the baggage claim area (6) and for returning the empty load carriers (2) to the baggage drop-off area (1), A security inspection system, characterized in that at least one first monitoring device (15) is provided at each of the provided deposit stations (1a, 1b, 1c) for detecting the loading status of the load carrier (2) and / or at least one second monitoring device (25) is provided at each of the provided removal stations (6a, 6b, 6c) for detecting the loading status of the load carrier (2).

2. 2. The security inspection system according to claim 1, characterized in that the first monitoring device (15) in the deposit station (1a, 1b, 1c) is designed to detect compliance with a certain loading degree of the load carrier (2).

3. 2. A security system according to claim 1, characterised in that the first and / or second surveillance device (15, 25) comprises at least one detection device and / or at least one camera.

4. 2. A security inspection system according to claim 1, characterized in that the first and / or second monitoring device (15, 25) comprises an information device (13) and / or an input and / or output unit (24) designed to visually and / or audibly reproduce an indication in the event of an undesirable loading state of the load carrier (2) at the deposit station (1a, 1b, 1c) and / or in the event that the load carrier (2) at the removal station (6a, 6b, 6c) is not completely emptied.

5. 2. The security inspection system according to claim 1, characterized in that the first monitoring device (15) is coupled to the transport system (8) and / or the offering system (16) and is designed to block the removal of the load carrier (2) during the deposit of the baggage and / or in the event of an undesirable loading state of the load carrier (2).

6. 2. A security inspection system according to claim 1, characterized in that the load carrier (2) is box-shaped and formed with at least one opening.

7. 2. A security inspection system as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that at each deposit station (1a, 1b, 1c) a first identification device (10) is provided for detecting a personal identifier of the person, which interacts with a data processing device (11) for linking the personal identifier of the person to the load carrier (2) on which the person's baggage is located.

8. 2. The security inspection system according to claim 1, characterized in that the baggage receiving area (6) has at least one buffer (22) for a plurality of load carriers (2) loaded with baggage, each buffer (22) being assigned a plurality of the removal stations (6a, 6b, 6c), and providing a delivery system (21) for transporting the load carriers (2) loaded with baggage from the buffer (22) to one of the removal stations (6a, 6b, 6c).

9. 9. The security inspection system according to claim 8, characterized in that each pick-up station (6a, 6b, 6c) comprises a second identification unit (20) for detecting the personal identifier of the person standing in front of said pick-up station (6a, 6b, 6c), said second identification unit (20) being linked to said provision system (21) for transporting the load carrier (2) linked to the personal identifier of said person to this pick-up station (6a, 6b, 6c).

10. 2. A security inspection system according to claim 1, characterized in that the conveying system (8) is designed to eject load carriers (2) that are not completely emptied and / or are soiled.

11. 2. A security inspection system according to claim 1, characterized in that an input and / or output unit (24) is provided at the provided removal station (6a, 6b, 6c), the unit being designed to provide information to the person and / or to verify the process of emptying the load carrier (2) by the person.

12. 2. The security inspection system according to claim 1, characterized in that a sensor unit is provided at the provided pick-up station (6a, 6b, 6c), the unit being designed to determine the presence of a person located in front of the pick-up station (6a, 6b, 6c), and linked to the second monitoring unit (25) and to the provision system (21) such that if the sensor unit does not detect a person in front of the pick-up station (6a, 6b, 6c) and the load carrier is empty, the emptying process is completed by removing the emptied load carrier (2).

13. 2. The security inspection system according to claim 1, characterized in that the baggage deposit area (1) or each deposit station (1a, 1b, 1c) provides a blockable exit for persons, said exit being capable of being blocked upon detection of an undesirable loading condition.

14. A security inspection method, comprising the steps of: - a person in a baggage deposit area (1) having one or more deposit stations (1a, 1b, 1c) deposits his / her baggage in at least one load carrier (2) provided at the deposit stations (1a, 1b, 1c), - the baggage is subjected to an image inspection at a baggage inspection station (3), - said person collects his / her parcels in a parcel collection area (6) having one or more collection stations (6a, 6b, 6c), - the loaded load carriers (2) are transported from the baggage drop-off area (1) via the baggage inspection station (3) to the baggage claim area (6) and the empty load carriers (2) are transported back to the baggage drop-off area (1), 1. A security inspection method, characterized in that at each of the provided deposit stations (1a, 1b, 1c) the loading state of the load carrier (2) is monitored by at least one first monitoring device (15) and / or at each of the provided removal stations (6a, 6b, 6c) the loading state of the load carrier (2) is monitored by at least one second monitoring device (25).

15. 15. The security inspection method according to claim 14, characterized in that at each deposit station (1a, 1b, 1c) the personal identifier of the person is detected by a first identification device (10) and the personal identifier of the person is linked by a data processing device (11) to the load carrier (2) on which the person's baggage is located.

16. the person confirms via an input unit that the loading of the cargo onto the load carrier (2) has been completed and the load carrier (2) is then unloaded, or - the person signals the completion of the loading of the luggage by closing a cover of the load carrier (2), after which the load carrier (2) is unloaded, or The security inspection method according to claim 14, characterized in that the first monitoring device (15) detects luggage in the load carrier (2) and a sensor unit (15) determines that there are no people at the deposit stations (1a, 1b, 1c), after which the load carrier (2) is removed.

17. - after emptying the load carrier (2) at the unloading station (6a, 6b, 6c), the person completes the emptying process by making an entry in an input unit (24), and the load carrier (2) is then removed, and / or The security inspection method according to claim 14, characterized in that the second monitoring unit (25) detects an empty load carrier (2) and the sensor unit determines that there is no person at the removal station (6a, 6b, 6c), thereby automatically terminating the emptying process of the load carrier (2) at the removal station (6a, 6b, 6c) and the load carrier (2) is removed.

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