Systems and methods for baggage manifesting and remote check-in

Abstract

A remote check-in system and method using bag tag optical character recognition is provided, the method comprising: a) acquiring, by at least one of at least one processor, image data representing at least one image of printed passenger information associated with an airline mobile carrier on an originating hardcopy bag tag or a printed document including at least a portion of the printed passenger information on the originating hardcopy bag tag to create a Digital Passenger Information (DPI) data record linked to an airline mobile carrier, the originating hardcopy bag tag being issued to a passenger baggage item, the DPI data record including an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number, a Passenger Name Record (PNR) number, an airline code, an airline name, a passenger ID, a name of a passenger ... a) including the name of the guest, or any combination thereof; b) accessing, by at least one of the at least one processor, passenger return flight information from a computer system associated with the airline mobile carrier based on the DPI data record; c) autonomously creating, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger manifest record based on the DPI data record and the passenger return flight information, the passenger manifest record including data for check-in with a designated return mobile carrier for a return travel segment of the baggage item, passenger, or combination thereof; and d) repeating a)-c) for a plurality of passengers commencing a stay associated with the accommodation and autonomously forming a manifest file.

Description

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[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of International Application Nos. PCT / US2024 / 012226 and PCT / US2024 / 012231, each filed on January 19, 2024; U.S. Patent Application Nos. 18 / 514,015, 18 / 514,826, 18 / 514,195, 18 / 514,877, 18 / 514,914, 18 / 514,937, 18 / 514,924, 18 / 514,295, 18 / 515,004, 18 / 514,369, and 18 / 515,060, each filed on November 20, 2023; and "System and Method for This application claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 543,667, entitled "Creating a Luggage Manifest." This application is also a continuation-in-part of and claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Patent Application No. 18 / 197,840, entitled "Multi-Modal Transportation Baggage Screening and Image Sharing System," filed May 16, 2023. This application is also co-pending with U.S. patent application Ser. No. 18 / 311,566, filed May 3, 2023, entitled "Multi-Leg Travel Baggage Tracking," and its continuation, U.S. patent application Ser. No. 18 / 201,908 (now U.S. Patent No. 11,881,057), filed May 25, 2023, entitled "Return Leg Remote Passenger Check-In from Bag Tag Identifiers," and its continuation, U.S. patent application Ser. No. 18 / 332,377, filed June 9, 2023, entitled "Digital Recreation of Original Bag Tag Identifier," and its continuation, U.S. patent application Ser. No. 18 / 332,377, filed June 19, 2023, entitled "Method and System for Baggage Tracking," and its continuation, U.S. patent application Ser. No. 18 / 332,377, filed June 9, 2023, entitled "Digital Recreation of Original Bag Tag Identifier," and its continuation, U.S. patent application Ser. This application is a continuation-in-part of and claims the benefit of priority to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 18 / 337,288 entitled "Check-In."Each of U.S. patent application Ser. Nos. 18 / 337,288, 18 / 332,377, 18 / 201,908, and 18 / 311,566 directly claims the benefit of priority to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 18 / 104,359 (now U.S. Patent No. 11,682,241), entitled "Return Leg Remote Passenger Check-In," filed February 1, 2023, and for the avoidance of doubt, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, U.S. patent application Ser. No. 18 / 311,566 is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 18 / 104,359, all of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.

[0002] The present disclosure relates generally to asset management, and more particularly to systems and methods for extracting otherwise discarded data and reusing it to reduce data entry. [Background technology]

[0003] Mobile carriers generally offer passengers the ability to check in baggage packed with their personal items, with or without a baggage fee. The baggage is often weighed to determine whether an additional baggage fee is required. The baggage is then tagged by the airline with a printed bag tag. Each mobile carrier may have its own format for printing bag tags at the mobile carrier counter. This process consumes the human resources of personnel working behind the counter to finalize passenger check-in, print boarding passes, process baggage, and print and attach bag tags. Airline mobile carriers have also invested in kiosk machines that allow passengers to print their own bag tags, freeing up time for counter attendants. This allows passengers to print and attach printed bag tags without using the human resources of a counter attendant.

[0004] According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the average daily passenger count for fiscal year 2021 was approximately 1.6 million. In fiscal year 2019, the average daily passenger count was approximately 2.9 million. Some of these passengers are returning from trips. Additionally, some of the return passengers are returning from cruises or large resorts.

[0005] Many attempts have been made to reduce the costs of baggage handling, particularly baggage handling, passenger departure, and check-in for return flights from large lodging facilities. To simplify baggage handling during transit, passengers are offered the option of selecting services from third-party vendors to collect passengers and / or baggage as needed and transport the baggage to the airport. Baggage may be collected from any location, such as a home, office, hotel, etc., and / or delivered to any location identified by the passenger without the passenger needing to be present.

[0006] Another attempt at handling baggage involves the cross-use of employees at lodging facilities such as hotels. One of the biggest drawbacks of cross-use of employees is that these employees are unavailable for other tasks that may otherwise arise for passengers who are still enjoying the amenities of the lodging facility. In recent years, COVID-19 has made hiring more employees a challenge. Furthermore, employee costs have risen. At some locations, such as cruise ships, extra employees to handle additional tasks are not only cost-prohibitive, but also reduce cruise revenue by replacing paying passengers with hired employees. The functions of printing bag tags and boarding passes occupy areas on cruise ships that could be used for passenger accommodation or additional revenue opportunities.

[0007] Some baggage handling services issue a valet receipt or tag to be placed on the baggage. This process also requires that the baggage receive a printed IATA bag tag with a bag tag identifier instead of a valet receipt or tag. This process can be cost-prohibitive for competing accommodation businesses competing for customers. Overall, baggage handling services require passengers to order the service using a website or mobile application, enter various passenger information that may be entered incorrectly, and pay a fee. Passengers can remotely check in for their flights by providing all necessary flight information for their travel itinerary in advance using a website or mobile application. While this process appears benign, data entry errors can occur, which, combined with the additional costs of baggage handling and temporary valet tickets, can be very costly.

[0008] In most cases, after the passenger reaches their destination, the bag tag is removed and discarded to make room for a bag tag on the return leg of travel.

[0009] The average ocean liner cruise ship has a passenger capacity of approximately 3,000. Some larger cruise ships have a passenger capacity of 5,400. Each passenger returning home using an airline transfer carrier must check in for their return flight. Cruise ship personnel handle the pre-check-in process and / or baggage bag check-in and baggage bag count during processing for the return flight. However, this process consumes valuable, limited human resources available on the cruise ship for disembarkation. To address these challenges, a system and process is needed that is cost- and time-efficient and easily usable by any passenger. Summary of the Invention [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a method includes: a) acquiring, by at least one of the at least one processor, image data representing at least one image of printed passenger information associated with an airline mobile carrier on an origin hardcopy bag tag or a printed document including at least a portion of the passenger information on the origin hardcopy bag tag to create a Digital Passenger Information (DPI) data record linked to the airline mobile carrier, wherein the origin hardcopy bag tag is issued to a passenger's checked-in baggage item, and the DPI data record includes an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number, a Passenger Name Record (PNR) number, an airline code, an airline name, a passenger name, or any combination thereof; b) accessing, by at least one of the at least one processor, passenger return flight information from a computer system associated with the airline mobile carrier based on the DPI data record; and c) checking in, by at least one of the at least one processor, the return flight baggage item, the passenger, or a combination thereof, with a designated return airline mobile carrier associated with the accessed passenger's return flight information.

[0011] The DPI data record may include a PNR number.

[0012] The DPI data record may further include an airline code, an airline name, a passenger name, or any combination thereof.

[0013] The DPI data record may further include passenger-related or airline-related information contained on the origin hardcopy bag tag that links to passenger return flight information stored in at least one memory of a computer system associated with the airline mobile carrier.

[0014] Obtaining the image data may include capturing, by an imaging device, at least one image of the origin hardcopy bag tag or printed certificate, and communicating, by a communication device in electronic communication with the imaging device, the at least one image to a network interface coupled to the at least one processor.

[0015] The method may further include performing image processing on the at least one image, by at least one of the at least one processor, to optically recognize printed text of printed passenger information associated with the airline mobile carrier on the origin hardcopy bag tag and converting the printed text into a searchable machine-encoded text sequence; and creating, by the at least one of the at least one processor, a DPI data record linked to the airline mobile carrier from the searchable machine-encoded text sequence of the optically recognized printed text of the printed passenger information for a return flight by the specified return airline mobile carrier.

[0016] Performing image processing may further include optically recognizing text of a PNR number in the at least one image and forming a machine-encoded text sequence of the PNR number, and optically recognizing text of a passenger name in the at least one image and forming a machine-encoded text sequence of the passenger name.

[0017] Performing image processing may further include optically recognizing text of the airline code or airline name in the at least one image and forming a machine-encoded text sequence of the airline code or airline name.

[0018] The method may further include, prior to step c), d) autonomously creating, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger manifest record based on the DPI data record and the accessed passenger return flight information, the passenger manifest record including data for check-in of the baggage item, the passenger, or a combination thereof, for the return travel segment with the designated return airline travel carrier; and e) repeating a)-b) and d) for a plurality of passengers commencing a stay associated with the accommodation to autonomously form a manifest file.

[0019] During check-in, the passenger may be checked in, and the method may further include obtaining boarding pass information for the passenger's return flight during check-in, and communicating, by at least one processor, the boarding pass information to the passenger's electronic communication device.

[0020] The method may further include merging accommodation data from the accommodation with an inventory file and forming a master inventory file using the inventory file and the accommodation data, where the accommodation data may include a room number or cabin number for each passenger of the plurality of passengers.

[0021] During check-in, the baggage item may be checked in, and the method may further include printing, by a printing device, a return leg transfer IATA bag tag for the return flight for the checked-in baggage item.

[0022] The method may further include, after step b) and before step c), scanning the IATA license plate number barcode on the origin hard copy bag tag and accessing passenger return flight information stored in one of the baggage manifest or the passenger manifest for use in step c).

[0023] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a system includes at least one processor and at least one non-transitory tangible memory communicatively coupled to the at least one processor, wherein the at least one memory stores at least one instruction, and the at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to: a) obtain image data representing at least one image of printed passenger information associated with an airline mobile carrier on an originating hardcopy bag tag or a printed document including at least a portion of the passenger information on the originating hardcopy bag tag, to create a Digital Passenger Information (DPI) data record linked to the airline mobile carrier. a) an origin hard copy bag tag has been issued to the passenger's checked-in baggage item, and the DPI data record includes an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number, a passenger name record (PNR) number, an airline code, an airline name, a passenger's name, or any combination thereof; b) accessing passenger return flight information from a computer system associated with the airline mobile carrier based on the DPI data record; and c) checking in the return flight baggage item, the passenger, or a combination thereof, to the designated return airline mobile carrier associated with the accessed passenger's return flight information.

[0024] The DPI data record may include a PNR number.

[0025] The DPI data record may further include an airline code, an airline name, a passenger name, or any combination thereof.

[0026] The DPI data record may further include passenger-related or airline-related information contained on the origin hardcopy bag tag that links to passenger return flight information stored in at least one memory of a computer system associated with the airline mobile carrier.

[0027] At least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to obtain image data by performing image processing on the at least one image to optically recognize printed text of printed passenger information associated with the airline mobile carrier on the origin hardcopy bag tag, convert the printed text into a searchable machine-encoded text sequence, and create a DPI data record linked to the airline mobile carrier from the machine-encoded text sequence.

[0028] At least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to perform image processing by optically recognizing text of a PNR number in the at least one image and forming a machine-encoded text sequence of the PNR number, and optically recognizing text of a passenger name in the at least one image and forming a machine-encoded text sequence of the passenger name.

[0029] At least one processor of the system may be further configured to perform image processing by executing at least one instruction to optically recognize text of an airline code or airline name in the at least one image and form a machine-encoded text sequence of the airline code or airline name.

[0030] At least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to: d) autonomously create a passenger manifest record based on the DPI data record and the accessed passenger return flight information prior to check-in of the baggage item or passenger, where the passenger manifest record may include data for check-in of the baggage item, passenger, or combination thereof, with a designated return travel carrier for the return travel leg; and e) autonomously form a manifest file by repeating a)-b) and d) for multiple passengers commencing a stay associated with an accommodation.

[0031] During check-in, a passenger may be checked in, and at least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to check the passenger into a designated return mobile carrier for a return flight, obtain boarding pass information for the passenger's return flight, and communicate the boarding pass information to the passenger's electronic communication device.

[0032] At least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to merge accommodation data from the accommodation with an inventory file and form a master inventory file based on the inventory file and the accommodation data, where the accommodation data may include a room number or cabin number for each passenger of the plurality of passengers.

[0033] The system may further include a printing device. c) During check-in, a baggage item may be checked in, and the at least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to cause the printing device to print a return leg transfer IATA bag tag for the check-in baggage item for the return flight.

[0034] The at least one processor may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to: scan an IATA license plate number barcode on the origin hard copy bag tag before b) and before c), wherein the printed document may include at least a portion of the passenger information on the origin hard copy bag tag or a created marker having the IATA license plate number associated with the origin hard copy bag tag; and access passenger return flight information stored in one of the baggage manifest or the passenger manifest for use in c).

[0035] According to one aspect of the disclosure, a non-transitory computer-readable medium having stored thereon instructions that, when executed by at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to perform a method, the method comprising: a) acquiring, by at least one of the at least one processor, image data representing at least one image of printed passenger information associated with an airline mobile carrier on an originating hardcopy bag tag or a printed document including at least a portion of the passenger information on the originating hardcopy bag tag, to create a Digital Passenger Information (DPI) data record linked to the airline mobile carrier, the originating hardcopy bag tag being associated with a passenger's checked-in baggage item; the DPI data record includes an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number, a passenger name record (PNR) number, an airline code, an airline name, or a passenger name, or any combination thereof; b) accessing, by at least one of the at least one processor, passenger return flight information from a computer system associated with the airline mobile carrier based on the DPI data record; and c) checking, by at least one of the at least one processor, a baggage item, a passenger, or a combination thereof, for the return flight with a designated return airline mobile carrier associated with the accessed passenger return flight information.

[0036] For methods performed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the DPI data record may include a PNR number.

[0037] For methods performed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the DPI data record may further include an airline code, an airline name, and a passenger name.

[0038] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the DPI data record may further include passenger-related information or airline-related information included on the originating hardcopy bag tag that links to passenger return flight information stored in at least one memory of a computer system associated with the airline mobile carrier.

[0039] For methods performed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, obtaining image data may include capturing, by an imaging device, at least one image of the origin hardcopy bag tag or printed certificate, and communicating, by a communication device in electronic communication with the imaging device, the at least one image to a network interface coupled to the at least one processor.

[0040] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the method may further include: performing, by at least one of the at least one processor, image processing on the at least one image to optically recognize printed text of printed passenger information associated with the airline mobile carrier on the origin hardcopy bag tag and converting the printed text into a searchable machine-encoded text sequence; and creating, by at least one of the at least one processor, a DPI data record linked to the airline mobile carrier from the searchable machine-encoded text sequence for a return flight with the specified return airline mobile carrier.

[0041] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, performing image processing may further include optically recognizing text of a PNR number in the at least one image and forming a machine-encoded text sequence of the PNR number, and optically recognizing text of a passenger name in the at least one image and forming a machine-encoded text sequence of the passenger name.

[0042] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, performing image processing may further include optically recognizing text of an airline code or airline name in the at least one image and forming a machine-encoded text sequence of the airline code or airline name.

[0043] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the method may further include, prior to step c), d) autonomously creating, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger manifest record based on the DPI data record and the accessed passenger return flight information, the passenger manifest record including data for check-in of the baggage item, the passenger, or a combination thereof, for the return travel segment with the designated return airline travel carrier; and e) repeating a)-b) and d) for a plurality of passengers commencing a stay associated with the accommodation to autonomously form a manifest file.

[0044] With respect to a method executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, during check-in, a passenger may be checked in, and the method may further include, during check-in, obtaining boarding pass information for the passenger's return flight and communicating, by at least one of the at least one processor, the boarding pass information to the passenger's electronic communication device.

[0045] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the method may further include merging accommodation data from the accommodation with an inventory file and forming a master inventory file using the inventory file and the accommodation data, where the accommodation data may include a room number or cabin number for each of a plurality of passengers.

[0046] With respect to a method executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, during check-in, a baggage item may be checked in, and the method may further include printing, by a printing device, a return leg transfer IATA bag tag for the check-in baggage item for the return flight.

[0047] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the method may further include, after step b) and before step c), scanning an IATA license plate number barcode on the origin hard-copy bag tag, wherein the printed document may include at least a portion of the passenger information on the origin hard-copy bag tag or a created marker having the IATA license plate number associated with the origin hard-copy bag tag, and accessing passenger return flight information stored in one of the baggage manifest or the passenger manifest for use in step c).

[0048] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a method for facilitating check-in of a passenger baggage item includes: a) acquiring, by at least one of the at least one processor, image data representing at least one image of printed passenger information associated with an airline mobile carrier on an originating hardcopy bag tag or a printed document having at least a portion of the printed passenger information on the originating hardcopy bag tag to create a Digital Passenger Information (DPI) data record linked to the airline mobile carrier, the originating hardcopy bag tag being issued to the passenger baggage item, the DPI data record including machine-encoded text of an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number; and b) acquiring, by at least one of the at least one processor, image data representing at least one image of printed passenger information associated with an airline mobile carrier on an originating hardcopy bag tag or a printed document having at least a portion of the printed passenger information on the originating hardcopy bag tag to create a Digital Passenger Information (DPI) data record linked to the airline mobile carrier, the DPI data record including machine-encoded text of an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number. a) accessing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a B-type message including the passenger's passenger name record (PNR) number using machine-encoded text of the IATA license plate number from a computer system associated with the airline mobile carrier; b) retrieving, by at least one of the at least one processor, check-in information for the passenger's return flight with the designated return mobile carrier using the PNR data associated with the PNR number; and c) during a check-in window, checking in, by at least one of the at least one processor, the baggage item, the passenger, or a combination thereof, with the designated return mobile carrier based on the retrieved check-in information for the return flight.

[0049] The method may further include analyzing, by at least one of the at least one processor, the IATA license plate number to locate an airline code, and identifying, by the at least one of the at least one processor, instructions for accessing the B-type message based on the airline code.

[0050] The retrieved check-in information may include the return leg flight time and the designated return mobile carrier.

[0051] The method may further include, during check-in, obtaining, by at least one of the at least one processor, airline bag tag information for the return flight of the baggage item, and printing, by a printer, a new bag tag for the return flight that matches an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate for the passenger's checked-in return baggage item.

[0052] The method may further include, during check-in, checking in the passenger for a return flight, by at least one of the at least one processor; obtaining, by at least one of the at least one processor, boarding pass information for the return flight; and communicating, by the at least one of the at least one processor, the boarding pass information to an electronic communication device of the passenger.

[0053] Obtaining the image data may include performing image processing on the at least one image, by at least one of the at least one processor, to optically recognize printed text of printed passenger information associated with the airline mobile carrier on the origin hardcopy bag tag and converting the printed text into searchable machine-encoded text, and creating, by at least one of the at least one processor, a DPI data record linked to the airline mobile carrier from the searchable machine-encoded text for a return flight on the specified return mobile carrier.

[0054] The B-type message may include a package source message.

[0055] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a system for facilitating check-in of a passenger baggage item comprises at least one processor and at least one non-transitory tangible memory communicatively coupled to the at least one processor, wherein the at least one memory stores at least one instruction, and the at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to: a) cause at least one of the at least one processors to acquire image data representing at least one image of printed passenger information associated with an airline mobile carrier on an originating hardcopy bag tag or a printed document having at least a portion of the passenger information on the originating hardcopy bag tag, to create a Digital Passenger Information (DPI) data record linked to an airline mobile carrier, wherein the originating hardcopy bag tag is issued to the passenger baggage item, and the DPI data record is linked to an airline mobile carrier in accordance with International Air Transport Association (IATA) standards; a) causing at least one of the at least one processor to access a B-type message including a passenger name record (PNR) number from a computer system associated with the airline mobile carrier using the machine-encoded text of the IATA license plate number; c) causing at least one of the at least one processor to retrieve check-in information for the passenger's return flight with the designated return mobile carrier using the PNR data associated with the PNR number; and d) causing at least one of the at least one processor to check-in the return baggage item, the passenger, or a combination thereof with the designated return mobile carrier during the check-in window based on the retrieved check-in information for the return flight.

[0056] The at least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to cause at least one of the at least one processor to analyze the IATA license plate number to locate an airline code, and to cause the at least one of the at least one processor to identify instructions for accessing a B-type message based on the airline code.

[0057] The retrieved check-in information may include the return leg flight time and the designated return mobile carrier.

[0058] The at least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to cause at least one of the at least one processor to obtain airline bag tag information for the return flight of the baggage item during check-in, and to cause the printer to print a new bag tag for the return flight that matches the International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate of the passenger's checked-in return baggage item.

[0059] The at least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to, during check-in, cause at least one of the at least one processor to check in the passenger for a return flight, cause the at least one of the at least one processor to obtain boarding pass information for the return flight, and cause the at least one of the at least one processor to communicate the boarding pass information to an electronic communication device of the passenger.

[0060] The at least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to cause at least one of the at least one processor to perform image processing on the at least one image to optically recognize printed text of printed passenger information associated with the airline mobile carrier on the origin hardcopy bag tag and convert the printed text into searchable machine-encoded text, and to cause at least one of the at least one processor to create a DPI data record linked to the airline mobile carrier from the searchable machine-encoded text for a return flight on the specified return mobile carrier.

[0061] The B-type message may include a package source message.

[0062] According to one aspect of the disclosure, a non-transitory computer-readable medium having stored thereon instructions that, when executed by at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to perform a method for facilitating check-in of a passenger baggage item, the method comprising: a) acquiring, by at least one of the at least one processors, image data representing at least one image of printed passenger information associated with an airline mobile carrier on an originating hardcopy bag tag or a printed document having at least a portion of the printed passenger information on the originating hardcopy bag tag, to create a Digital Passenger Information (DPI) data record linked to an airline mobile carrier, the originating hardcopy bag tag being issued to the passenger baggage item, the DPI data record including a mechanical link to an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number; a) accessing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a B-type message including the passenger's passenger name record (PNR) number using the machine-encoded text of the IATA license plate number from a computer system associated with the airline mobile carrier; b) accessing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a B-type message including the passenger's passenger name record (PNR) number using the machine-encoded text of the IATA license plate number from a computer system associated with the airline mobile carrier; c) retrieving, by at least one of the at least one processor, check-in information for the passenger's return flight with the designated return mobile carrier using the PNR data associated with the PNR number; and d) checking in, by at least one of the at least one processor, the baggage item, the passenger, or a combination thereof, with the designated return mobile carrier based on the retrieved check-in information for the return flight during the check-in window.

[0063] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the method may further include analyzing, by at least one of the at least one processor, the IATA license plate number to locate an airline code, and identifying, by the at least one of the at least one processor, instructions for accessing the B-type message based on the airline code.

[0064] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the retrieved check-in information may include a return leg flight time and a designated return mobile carrier.

[0065] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the method may further include, during check-in, obtaining, by at least one of the at least one processor, airline bag tag information for the return flight of the baggage item, and printing, by a printer, a new bag tag for the return flight that matches an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate for the passenger's checked-in return baggage item.

[0066] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the method may further include, during check-in, checking in, by at least one of the at least one processor, the passenger for a return flight; obtaining, by at least one of the at least one processor, boarding pass information for the return flight; and communicating, by at least one of the at least one processor, the boarding pass information to an electronic communication device of the passenger.

[0067] For a method executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, acquiring the image data may include: performing image processing on the at least one image, by at least one of the at least one processor, to optically recognize printed text of printed passenger information associated with the airline mobile carrier on the origin hardcopy bag tag and converting the printed text into searchable machine-encoded text; and creating, by at least one of the at least one processor, a DPI data record linked to the airline mobile carrier from the searchable machine-encoded text for a return flight on the specified return mobile carrier.

[0068] For methods performed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the B-type message may include a package source message.

[0069] According to one aspect of the disclosure, a method includes: a) acquiring, by at least one of the at least one processor, image data representing at least one image of printed passenger information associated with an airline mobile carrier on an originating hardcopy bag tag or a printed document including at least a portion of the passenger information on the originating hardcopy bag tag to create a Digital Passenger Information (DPI) data record linked to the airline mobile carrier, the originating hardcopy bag tag being issued to a passenger baggage item, the DPI data record including an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number, a Passenger Name Record (PNR) number, an airline code, an airline name, or a passenger name, or any combination thereof; b) accessing, by at least one of the at least one processor, passenger return flight information from a computer system associated with the airline mobile carrier based on the DPI data records; c) autonomously creating, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger manifest record based on the DPI data records and the passenger return flight information, the passenger manifest record including data for check-in with a designated return mobile carrier for a return travel segment of a baggage item, passenger, or combination thereof; and d) repeating a)-c) for a plurality of passengers commencing a stay associated with an accommodation to autonomously form a manifest file.

[0070] The DPI data record may include a PNR number.

[0071] The DPI data record may further include an airline code, an airline name, a passenger name, or any combination thereof.

[0072] The DPI data record may further include passenger-related or airline-related information contained on the originating hardcopy bag tag that links to passenger return flight information stored in a memory system of a computer system associated with the airline mobile carrier.

[0073] Obtaining the image data may include capturing, by an imaging device, at least one image of the origin hardcopy bag tag or the printed certificate, and communicating, by a communication device in electronic communication with the imaging device, the at least one image to a network interface coupled to at least one of the at least one processor.

[0074] The method may further include performing, by at least one of the at least one processor, image processing on the at least one image to optically recognize printed text of printed passenger information associated with the airline mobile carrier on the origin hardcopy bag tag and converting the printed text into a searchable machine-encoded text sequence, and creating, by the at least one of the at least one processor, a DPI data record linked to the airline mobile carrier from the searchable machine-encoded text sequence for the return travel segment by the specified return mobile carrier.

[0075] Performing image processing may further include optically recognizing text of a PNR number in the at least one image and forming a machine-encoded text sequence of the PNR number, and optically recognizing text of a passenger name in the at least one image and forming a machine-encoded text sequence of the passenger name.

[0076] Performing image processing may further include optically recognizing text of the airline code or airline name in the at least one image and forming a machine-encoded text sequence of the airline code or airline name.

[0077] The method may further include merging accommodation data from the accommodation with an inventory file and forming a master inventory file using the inventory file and the accommodation data, where the accommodation data may include a room number or cabin number for each passenger of the plurality of passengers.

[0078] The method may further include checking in, by at least one of the at least one processor, the baggage item with a return flight carrier for the return flight.

[0079] During check-in, the baggage item may be checked in, and the method may further include printing, by a printing device, a return leg transfer IATA bag tag for the return flight for the baggage item.

[0080] The method may further include electronically acquiring, by at least one electronic acquisition device, from the airline transfer carrier an origin hardcopy bag tag identifier (OH-BTI) associated with or printed on the origin hardcopy bag tag to create a digital bag tag identifier (BTI) data record, wherein printing of a return leg transfer IATA bag tag for the return flight is triggered by acquiring the OH-BTI or creating the digital BTI data record.

[0081] According to one aspect of the disclosure, a system includes at least one processor and at least one non-transitory tangible memory communicatively coupled to the at least one processor and storing at least one instruction, the at least one processor executing the at least one instruction to: a) obtain image data representing at least one image of printed passenger information associated with an airline mobile carrier on an originating hardcopy bag tag or a printed document having at least a portion of the printed passenger information on the originating hardcopy bag tag to create a Digital Passenger Information (DPI) data record linked to an airline mobile carrier, the originating hardcopy bag tag being issued to a passenger baggage item, the DPI data record being linked to an international a) accessing passenger return flight information from a computer system associated with the airline mobile carrier based on the DPI data record; c) autonomously creating a passenger manifest record from the DPI data record and the passenger return flight information, the passenger manifest record including data for check-in with a designated return mobile carrier for the return travel segment of the baggage item, passenger, or combination thereof; and d) repeating a)-c) for multiple passengers commencing a stay associated with an accommodation and autonomously forming a manifest file.

[0082] The DPI data record may include a PNR number.

[0083] The DPI data record may further include an airline code, an airline name, a passenger name, or any combination thereof.

[0084] The DPI data record may further include passenger-related or airline-related information contained on the originating hardcopy bag tag that links to passenger return flight information stored in a memory system of a computer system associated with the airline mobile carrier.

[0085] The at least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to perform image processing on the at least one image to optically recognize printed text of printed passenger information associated with the airline mobile carrier on the origin hardcopy bag tag and convert the printed text into a searchable machine-encoded text sequence, and create a DPI data record linked to the airline mobile carrier from the machine-encoded text sequence.

[0086] At least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to optically recognize text of a PNR number in the at least one image and form a machine-encoded text sequence of the PNR number, and optically recognize text of a passenger name in the at least one image and form a machine-encoded text sequence of the passenger name.

[0087] At least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to optically recognize text of an airline code or airline name in the at least one image and form a machine-encoded text sequence of the airline code or airline name.

[0088] At least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to merge accommodation data from the accommodation with an inventory file and form a master inventory file based on the inventory file and the accommodation data, where the accommodation data may include a room number or cabin number for each passenger of the plurality of passengers.

[0089] At least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to check in the baggage item for the return flight with the return flight carrier before printing the return leg transfer IATA bag tag.

[0090] The system may further include a printing device, and at least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to cause the printing device to print a return leg transfer IATA bag tag for the baggage item for a return flight based on the baggage item being checked in.

[0091] At least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to electronically retrieve, by at least one electronic retrieval device, from the airline transfer carrier an origin hardcopy bag tag identifier (OH-BTI) associated with or printed on the origin hardcopy bag tag to create a digital bag tag identifier (BTI) data record, wherein printing of a return leg transfer IATA bag tag for the return flight is triggered by retrieval of the OH-BTI or creation of the digital BTI data record.

[0092] According to one aspect of the disclosure, a non-transitory computer-readable medium having stored thereon instructions, the instructions, when executed by at least one processor, causing the at least one processor to perform a method, the method including: a) acquiring, by at least one of the at least one processor, image data representing at least one image of printed passenger information associated with an airline mobile carrier on an originating hardcopy bag tag or a printed document including at least a portion of the passenger information on the originating hardcopy bag tag, to create a Digital Passenger Information (DPI) data record linked to an airline mobile carrier, the originating hardcopy bag tag being issued to a passenger baggage item, the DPI data record including at least an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number, a passenger booking record (PNR), a a) including a number, an airline code, an airline name, or a passenger name, or any combination thereof; b) accessing, by at least one of the at least one processor, passenger return flight information from a computer system associated with the airline mobile carrier based on the DPI data record; c) autonomously creating, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger manifest record based on the DPI data record and the passenger return flight information, the passenger manifest record including data for check-in with a designated return mobile carrier for a return travel segment of the baggage item, passenger, or combination thereof; and d) repeating a)-c) for a plurality of passengers commencing a stay associated with an accommodation and autonomously forming a manifest file.

[0093] For methods performed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the DPI data record may include a PNR number.

[0094] For methods performed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the DPI data record may further include an airline code, an airline name, a passenger name, or any combination thereof.

[0095] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the DPI data record may further include passenger-related information or airline-related information contained on the originating hardcopy bag tag that links to passenger return flight information stored in a memory system of a computer system associated with the airline mobile carrier.

[0096] For methods performed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, obtaining image data may include capturing, by an imaging device, at least one image of the origin hardcopy bag tag or printed certificate, and communicating, by a communication device in electronic communication with the imaging device, the at least one image to a network interface coupled to at least one of the at least one processor.

[0097] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the method may further include: performing, by at least one of the at least one processor, image processing on the at least one image to optically recognize printed text of printed passenger information associated with the airline mobile carrier on the origin hardcopy bag tag and converting the printed text into a searchable machine-encoded text sequence; and creating, by at least one of the at least one processor, a DPI data record linked to the airline mobile carrier from the searchable machine-encoded text sequence for the return travel segment by the specified return mobile carrier.

[0098] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, performing image processing may further include optically recognizing text of a PNR number in the at least one image and forming a machine-encoded text sequence of the PNR number, and optically recognizing text of a passenger name in the at least one image and forming a machine-encoded text sequence of the passenger name.

[0099] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, performing image processing may further include optically recognizing text of an airline code or airline name in the at least one image and forming a machine-encoded text sequence of the airline code or airline name.

[0100] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the method may further include merging accommodation data from the accommodation with an inventory file and forming a master inventory file using the inventory file and the accommodation data, where the accommodation data may include a room number or cabin number for each of a plurality of passengers.

[0101] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the method may further include checking in, by at least one of the at least one processor, the baggage item with a return flight carrier for the return flight.

[0102] With respect to a method executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, during check-in, a baggage item may be checked in, and the method may further include printing, by a printing device, a return leg transfer IATA bag tag for the baggage item's return flight.

[0103] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the method may further include electronically acquiring, by at least one electronic acquisition device, an origin hardcopy bag tag identifier (OH-BTI) associated with or printed on the origin hardcopy bag tag from the airline transfer carrier to create a digital bag tag identifier (BTI) data record, wherein printing of a return leg transfer IATA bag tag for the return flight is triggered by acquiring the OH-BTI or creating the digital BTI data record.

[0104] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a method includes: a) acquiring, by at least one of the at least one processor, image data representing at least one image of printed passenger information associated with the airline mobile carrier on an origin hardcopy bag tag or a printed document including at least a portion of the printed passenger information on the origin hardcopy bag tag to create a Digital Passenger Information (DPI) data record linked to the airline mobile carrier, wherein the origin hardcopy bag tag is issued to the passenger's baggage item, and the DPI data record includes an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number, a Passenger Name Record (PNR) number, an airline code, an airline name, a passenger name, or any combination thereof; b) accessing, by at least one of the at least one processor, passenger return flight information from a computer system associated with the airline mobile carrier based on the DPI data record; and c) printing, by a printing device, a return leg transfer IATA bag tag for the return flight associated with the passenger return flight information.

[0105] The DPI data record may include a PNR number.

[0106] The DPI data record further includes an airline code, an airline name, a passenger name, or any combination thereof.

[0107] The DPI data record may further include passenger-related or airline-related information contained on the originating hardcopy bag tag that links to passenger return flight information stored in a memory system of a computer system associated with the airline mobile carrier.

[0108] Obtaining the image data may include capturing, by an imaging device, at least one image of the origin hardcopy bag tag or the printed certificate, and communicating, by a communication device in electronic communication with the imaging device, the at least one image to a network interface coupled to at least one of the at least one processor.

[0109] The method may further include performing, by at least one of the at least one processor, image processing on the at least one image to optically recognize printed text of printed passenger information associated with the airline mobile carrier on the origin hardcopy bag tag and converting the printed text into a searchable machine-encoded text sequence, and creating, by the at least one of the at least one processor, a DPI data record linked to the airline mobile carrier from the searchable machine-encoded text sequence for a return flight on the specified return mobile carrier.

[0110] Performing image processing may further include optically recognizing text of a PNR number in the at least one image and forming a machine-encoded text sequence of the PNR number, and optically recognizing text of a passenger name in the at least one image and forming a machine-encoded text sequence of the passenger name.

[0111] Performing image processing may further include optically recognizing text of the airline code or airline name in the at least one image and forming a machine-encoded text sequence of the airline code or airline name.

[0112] Accessing the passenger return flight information can include accessing a B-type message using the IATA license plate number of the DPI data record, the B-type message including the PNR number.

[0113] The B-type message may include a package source message.

[0114] The method may further include checking in, by at least one of the at least one processor, the baggage item for the return flight with the return flight carrier before printing the return leg transfer IATA bag tag.

[0115] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a system comprises at least one processor and at least one non-transitory tangible memory communicatively coupled to the at least one processor, wherein the at least one memory stores at least one instruction, and the at least one processor is configured to execute the at least one instruction to: acquire image data representing at least one image of printed passenger information associated with an airline mobile carrier on an origin hardcopy bag tag or a printed document including at least a portion of the printed passenger information on the origin hardcopy bag tag to create a Digital Passenger Information (DPI) data record linked to an airline mobile carrier, wherein the origin hardcopy bag tag is issued to a passenger baggage item, and the DPI data record includes an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number, a Passenger Name Record (PNR) number, an airline code, an airline name, a passenger name, or any combination thereof; access passenger return flight information from a computer system associated with the airline mobile carrier based on the DPI data record; and cause a printing device to print a return leg transfer IATA bag tag for the return flight associated with the passenger return flight information.

[0116] The DPI data record may include a PNR number.

[0117] The DPI data record may further include an airline code, an airline name, a passenger name, or any combination thereof.

[0118] The DPI data record may further include passenger-related or airline-related information contained on the originating hardcopy bag tag that links to passenger return flight information stored in a memory system of a computer system associated with the airline mobile carrier.

[0119] The at least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to perform image processing on the at least one image to optically recognize printed text of printed passenger information associated with the airline mobile carrier on the origin hardcopy bag tag and convert the printed text into a searchable machine-encoded text sequence, and create a DPI data record linked to the airline mobile carrier from the machine-encoded text sequence.

[0120] At least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to optically recognize text of a PNR number in the at least one image and form a machine-encoded text sequence of the PNR number, and optically recognize text of a passenger name in the at least one image and form a machine-encoded text sequence of the passenger name.

[0121] At least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to optically recognize text of an airline code or airline name in the at least one image and form a machine-encoded text sequence of the airline code or airline name.

[0122] At least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to access passenger return flight information by accessing a B-type message using the IATA license plate number of the DPI data record, the B-type message including the PNR number.

[0123] B-type messages may include a Baggage Source Message (BSM).

[0124] At least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to check in the baggage item for the return flight with the return flight carrier before printing the return leg transfer IATA bag tag.

[0125] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a method includes extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number from a Baggage Source Message (BSM) associated with the arrival of a passenger baggage item by a first travel mode; and creating, by the at least one of the at least one processor, a baggage manifest record for the baggage item that generates an electronic baggage brain for identifying a location where the baggage item needs to be delivered, wherein the baggage manifest record includes the IATA license plate number and the baggage manifest record is accessible by one or more devices configured to scan an origin hardcopy bag tag identifier (OH-BTI) associated with an origin hardcopy bag tag from an origin mobile carrier.

[0126] The BSM may include a flight number and an airline, and the method may further include sorting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the plurality of BSMs based on a baggage source indicator configured to indicate that the BSM is a destination BSM or a transfer BSM, and matching, by at least one of the at least one processor, the flight number and airline included in the BSM with the flight number and airline included in the manifest for the second travel mode.

[0127] The second mode of travel may be one of a cruise ship, a train, a bus, a ferry, an air carrier, or an accommodation.

[0128] The method may further include receiving, by at least one of the at least one processor, a trigger to activate an electronic baggage brain associated with the baggage manifest record, the trigger representing a scan of an origin hardcopy bag tag having an IATA license plate barcode or a scan of a printed document having a portion of printed text included on the origin hardcopy bag tag.

[0129] The method may further include electronically linking the electronic baggage brain to a manifest of the second mode of travel.

[0130] The method may further include extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger name record (PNR) number from the BSM, and creating the baggage manifest record may further include adding, by at least one of the at least one processor, the PNR number to the baggage manifest record.

[0131] The method may further include obtaining, by a device from among the one or more devices, the OH-BTI to create a digital bag tag identifier (BTI) data record linked to the origin mobile carrier; extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, an IATA license plate number from the digital BTI data record; accessing, by at least one of the at least one processor, the PNR from a computer system of the origin mobile carrier based on the PNR number; and autonomously updating, by at least one of the at least one processor, a baggage manifest record with data for check-in of the passenger's return travel leg with the designated return mobile carrier, wherein the method is repeated for each passenger of the plurality of passengers initiating a stay associated with the accommodation, thereby autonomously creating a baggage manifest file including a conduit for checking in a plurality of baggage items with the designated return mobile carrier.

[0132] Obtaining by a device from among the one or more devices may further include one of scanning the OH-BTI on an origin hardcopy bag tag from the origin mobile carrier with a barcode scanner, scanning the OH-BTI on a printed marker from the origin mobile carrier affixed to the baggage item with a barcode scanner, or reading RFID information associated with the OH-BTI with a radio frequency identifier (RFID) reader, and the method may further include updating, by at least one of the at least one processor, an electronic baggage brain with location data from the device from among the one or more devices.

[0133] The method may further include performing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a remote check-in process for the baggage items for the return journey; obtaining, by at least one of the at least one processor, airline bag tag information for the return journey for the checked-in baggage items for the passenger; and printing, by the printer, new bag tags for the return journey that match the IATA license plate of each checked-in baggage item of the passenger.

[0134] The method may further include replacing the origin hard copy bag tag from the origin mobile carrier with a new bag tag for the return travel leg, and updating, by at least one of the at least one processor, an electronic baggage item brain of the baggage manifest record with the IATA license plate number for the return travel leg.

[0135] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a system comprises at least one processor and at least one non-transitory tangible memory communicatively coupled to the at least one processor and storing at least one instruction, wherein the at least one processor is further configured to execute the at least one instruction to extract an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number from a Baggage Source Message (BSM) associated with the arrival of a passenger's baggage item via a first travel mode, and to create a baggage manifest record for the baggage item that generates an electronic baggage brain for identifying a location where the baggage item needs to be delivered, wherein the baggage manifest record includes the IATA license plate number, and the baggage manifest record is accessible by one or more devices configured to scan an origin hardcopy bag tag identifier (OH-BTI) associated with an origin hardcopy bag tag from an origin mobile carrier.

[0136] The BSM may include a flight number and an airline, and the at least one processor may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to sort the plurality of BSMs based on a baggage source indicator configured to indicate that the BSM is a destination BSM or a transfer BSM, and to match the flight numbers and airlines included in the BSM with the flight numbers and airlines included in the manifest for the second travel mode.

[0137] The second mode of travel may be one of a cruise ship, a train, a bus, a ferry, an air carrier, or an accommodation.

[0138] At least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to receive a trigger to activate an electronic baggage brain associated with the baggage manifest record, the trigger representing a scan of an origin hardcopy bag tag bearing an IATA license plate barcode or a scan of a printed document bearing a portion of printed text contained on the origin hardcopy bag tag.

[0139] At least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to electronically link the electronic baggage brain to a manifest of a second mode of travel.

[0140] At least one processor of the system may be configured to execute at least one instruction to create a baggage manifest record by extracting a Passenger Name Record (PNR) number from the BSM and adding the PNR number to the baggage manifest record.

[0141] At least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to obtain the OH-BTI and create a digital bag tag identifier (BTI) data record linked to the origin mobile carrier; extract the IATA license plate number from the digital BTI data record; access the PNR from the origin mobile carrier's computer system based on the PNR number; autonomously update the baggage manifest record with data for check-in of the passenger's return travel segment with the designated return mobile carrier; and autonomously create a baggage manifest file for each passenger of a plurality of passengers initiating a stay associated with the accommodation that includes conduits for checking in multiple baggage items with the designated return mobile carrier.

[0142] The system may further include a device from among the one or more devices, the device being one of a barcode scanner, an imaging device, a radio frequency identifier (RFID) reader, or a near field communication (NFC) reader, and the at least one processor is further configured to update the electronic baggage brain with location data from the device from among the one or more devices.

[0143] At least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to perform a remote check-in process for baggage items for the return journey, obtain airline bag tag information for the return journey for checked-in baggage items for the passenger, and cause a printer to print new bag tags for the return journey that match the IATA license plate of each checked-in baggage item of the passenger.

[0144] The originating hard copy bag tag from the originating mobile carrier may be replaced with a new bag tag for the return travel leg.

[0145] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a non-transitory computer-readable medium having stored thereon instructions that, when executed by at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to perform a method including: extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number from a Baggage Source Message (BSM) associated with the arrival of a passenger baggage item via a first mode of travel; and creating, by at least one of the at least one processor, a baggage manifest record for the baggage item that generates an electronic baggage brain for identifying a location where the baggage item needs to be delivered, wherein the baggage manifest record includes the IATA license plate number and the baggage manifest record is accessible by one or more devices configured to scan an origin hardcopy bag tag identifier (OH-BTI) associated with an origin hardcopy bag tag from an origin mobile carrier.

[0146] For a method executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the BSM may include a flight number and an airline, and the method may further include sorting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the plurality of BSMs based on a baggage source indicator configured to indicate that the BSM is a destination BSM or a transfer BSM, and matching, by at least one of the at least one processor, the flight number and airline included in the BSM with the flight number and airline included in the manifest for the second travel mode.

[0147] For methods performed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the second mode of travel may be one of a cruise ship, a train, a bus, a ferry, an airline carrier, or an accommodation facility.

[0148] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the method may further include receiving, by at least one of the at least one processor, a trigger to activate an electronic baggage brain associated with the baggage manifest record, the trigger representing a scan of an origin hardcopy bag tag bearing an IATA license plate barcode or a scan of a printed document bearing a portion of printed text included on the origin hardcopy bag tag.

[0149] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the method may further include electronically linking the electronic baggage brain to a manifest of the second mode of travel.

[0150] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the method may further include extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger name record (PNR) number from the BSM, and creating the baggage manifest record may further include adding, by at least one of the at least one processor, the PNR number to the baggage manifest record.

[0151] For a method executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the method may further include: obtaining, by a device from among the one or more devices, the OH-BTI to create a digital bag tag identifier (BTI) data record linked to the origin mobile carrier; extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, an IATA license plate number from the digital BTI data record; accessing, by at least one of the at least one processor, the PNR from the origin mobile carrier's computer system based on the PNR number; and autonomously updating, by at least one of the at least one processor, a baggage manifest record with data for check-in of the passenger's return travel leg with the designated return mobile carrier, wherein the method is repeated for each passenger of the plurality of passengers initiating a stay associated with the accommodation, thereby autonomously creating a baggage manifest file including a conduit for checking in the plurality of baggage items with the designated return mobile carrier.

[0152] For a method executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, obtaining by a device from among the one or more devices may further include one of scanning the OH-BTI on an origin hardcopy bag tag from the origin mobile carrier with a barcode scanner, scanning the OH-BTI on a printed marker from the origin mobile carrier affixed to the baggage item with a barcode scanner, or reading RFID information associated with the OH-BTI with a radio frequency identifier (RFID) reader, and the method may further include updating, by at least one of the at least one processor, an electronic baggage brain with location data from the device from among the one or more devices.

[0153] For a method executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the method may further include: performing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a remote check-in process for baggage items for the return journey; obtaining, by at least one of the at least one processor, airline bag tag information for the return journey for checked-in baggage items for the passenger; and printing, by a printer, new bag tags for the return journey that match the IATA license plate of each checked-in baggage item of the passenger.

[0154] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the method may further include replacing an origin hardcopy bag tag from the origin mobile carrier with a new bag tag for the return travel leg, and updating, by at least one of the at least one processor, an electronic baggage item brain of the baggage manifest record with the IATA license plate number for the return travel leg.

[0155] According to one aspect of the disclosure, a method includes: a) identifying, by at least one of the at least one processor, a baggage source message (BSM) associated with the arrival of a passenger baggage item, the BSM including an airport code associated with an airport and movement data of a movement carrier of a first mode of movement of the baggage item; b) matching, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger name of the passenger in the BSM with a passenger name in a manifest for a second movement mode different from the first movement mode, the second movement mode being local to the airport code; and c) matching, by the at least one processor, a passenger name of the passenger in the BSM with a passenger name in a manifest for a second movement mode different from the first movement mode, the second movement mode being local to the airport code. and (d) extracting, by at least one of the processors, an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number from the BSM; and (e) creating, by at least one of the at least one processor, a baggage manifest record for the baggage item, the baggage manifest record including the IATA license plate number, the baggage manifest record accessible by a predetermined electronic capture device configured to scan an originating hard copy bag tag identifier (OH-BTI) associated with or printed on an originating hard copy bag tag from a first mode mobile carrier affixed to the baggage item.

[0156] The BSM may be a destination BSM, and the movement data may include a flight number and airline of the baggage item, and the method may further include, prior to b), sorting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the plurality of BSMs based on a baggage source indicator that indicates the BSM is a destination BSM, and b) may further include matching, by at least one of the at least one processor, the flight number and airline in the destination BSM.

[0157] The second mode of travel may be one of a cruise ship, a train, a bus, a ferry, an air carrier, or an accommodation.

[0158] The method may further include, after d), receiving, by at least one of the at least one processor, a trigger to activate an electronic baggage brain associated with the baggage manifest record, the trigger representing a scan of an origin hardcopy bag tag having an IATA license plate barcode or a scan of a printed document having a portion of the printed text of the origin hardcopy bag tag.

[0159] The method may further include electronically linking the electronic baggage brain to a manifest of a passenger associated with the manifest of the second mode of travel.

[0160] The method may further include e) extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger name record (PNR) number from the BSM, and d) may further include adding, by at least one of the at least one processor, the PNR number to the baggage manifest record.

[0161] The method of claim 6 may further include: f) acquiring the OH-BTI by an electronic acquisition device from among the predetermined electronic acquisition devices to create a digital bag tag identifier (BTI) data record linked to the first mode mobile carrier; g) extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the IATA license plate number from the digital BTI data record; h) accessing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger reservation record (PNR) from the computer system of the first mode mobile carrier based on the PNR number; and i) autonomously updating, by at least one of the at least one processor, the baggage manifest record with data for check-in of the passenger's return travel segment with the designated return mobile carrier; and j) repeating a) to i) for a plurality of passengers commencing a stay associated with the accommodation to autonomously create a baggage manifest file, the baggage manifest file including a conduit for checking in a plurality of baggage items with the designated return mobile carrier.

[0162] Acquiring by an electronic acquisition device from among the predetermined electronic acquisition devices may further include one of scanning the OH-BTI on an origin hardcopy bag tag from the first mode mobile carrier with a barcode scanner, scanning the OH-BTI on a printed marker from the first mode mobile carrier affixed to the baggage item with a barcode scanner, or reading RFID information associated with the OH-BTI with a radio frequency identifier (RFID) reader.

[0163] The method may further include performing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a remote check-in process for the baggage items for the return journey; obtaining, during the remote check-in process, by at least one of the at least one processor, airline bag tag information for the return journey for the checked-in baggage items for the passenger; and printing, by the printer, new bag tags for the return journey that match the International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate of each checked-in baggage item of the passenger.

[0164] The method may further include replacing the originating hard copy bag tag from the first mode travel carrier with a new bag tag for the return travel leg, and updating, by at least one of the at least one processor, an electronic baggage item brain of the baggage manifest record with the IATA license plate number for the return travel leg.

[0165] According to one aspect of the disclosure, a system includes at least one processor and at least one non-transitory tangible memory communicatively coupled to the at least one processor and storing at least one instruction, the at least one processor executing the at least one instruction to: a) identify a Baggage Source Message (BSM) associated with an arrival of a passenger baggage item, the BSM including an airport code associated with an airport and movement data of a movement carrier of a first mode of the baggage item; and b) match a passenger name of the passenger in the BSM with a passenger name in a manifest for a second mode of movement that is different from the first mode of movement. a) extracting an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number from the BSM; and b) creating a baggage manifest record for the baggage item, the baggage manifest record including the IATA license plate number, the baggage manifest record accessible by a predetermined electronic capture device configured to scan an originating hard copy bag tag identifier (OH-BTI) associated with or printed on an originating hard copy bag tag from the first mode travel carrier affixed to the baggage item.

[0166] The BSM may be a destination BSM, and the movement data may include a flight number and airline of the baggage item, and at least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to sort the plurality of BSMs based on a baggage source indicator indicating that the BSM is a destination BSM, prior to b), and as part of b), match the flight number and airline in the destination BSM.

[0167] The second mode of travel may be one of a cruise ship, a train, a bus, a ferry, an air carrier, or an accommodation.

[0168] At least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to receive, after d), a trigger to activate an electronic baggage brain associated with the baggage manifest record, the trigger representing a scan of an origin hardcopy bag tag having an IATA license plate barcode or a printed document having a portion of the printed text of the origin hardcopy bag tag.

[0169] At least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to electronically link the electronic baggage brain to a passenger manifest associated with the manifest of the second travel mode.

[0170] At least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to e) extract a passenger name record (PNR) number from the BSM and, as part of d), add the PNR number to the baggage manifest record.

[0171] At least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to: f) receive the OH-BTI from an electronic acquisition device from among the predetermined electronic acquisition devices and create a digital bag tag identifier (BTI) data record linked to the first mode mobile carrier; g) extract the IATA license plate number from the digital BTI data record; h) access a passenger reservation record (PNR) from the computer system of the first mode mobile carrier based on the PNR number; i) autonomously update the baggage manifest record with data for check-in of the passenger for the return travel segment with the designated return mobile carrier; and j) repeat a) through i) for multiple passengers beginning a stay associated with the accommodation to autonomously create a baggage manifest file, the baggage manifest file including a conduit for checking in multiple baggage items to the designated return mobile carrier.

[0172] The system may further include electronic acquisition devices from among predetermined electronic acquisition devices, at least one of which is one of a barcode scanner, an imaging device, a radio frequency identifier (RFID) reader, or a near field communication (NFC) reader.

[0173] At least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to perform a remote check-in process for baggage items for the return journey; during the remote check-in process, obtain airline bag tag information for the return journey for the checked-in baggage items for the passenger; and cause a printer to print new bag tags for the return journey that match the International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate of each of the passenger's checked-in baggage items.

[0174] The originating hard copy bag tag from the first mode travel carrier may be exchanged for a new bag tag for the return travel leg.

[0175] According to one aspect of the disclosure, a non-transitory computer-readable medium having stored thereon instructions, which when executed by at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to perform a method, the method including: a) identifying, by at least one of the at least one processor, a baggage source message (BSM) associated with the arrival of a passenger baggage item, the BSM including an airport code associated with an airport and movement data of a movement carrier of a first mode of the baggage item; and b) matching, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger name of the passenger in the BSM with a passenger name in a manifest for a second mode of movement different from the first mode of movement, the second mode of movement being different from the first mode of movement. The mode may include: c) extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number from the BSM; and d) creating, by at least one of the at least one processor, a baggage manifest record for the baggage item, the baggage manifest record including the IATA license plate number, the baggage manifest record accessible by a predetermined electronic capture device configured to scan an origin hardcopy bag tag identifier (OH-BTI) associated with or printed on an origin hardcopy bag tag from a first mode mobile carrier affixed to the baggage item.

[0176] For a method executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the BSM may be a destination BSM, and the movement data may include a flight number and an airline for the baggage item, and the method may further include, prior to b), sorting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the plurality of BSMs based on a baggage source indicator that indicates the BSM is a destination BSM, and b) may further include matching, by at least one of the at least one processor, the flight number and the airline in the destination BSM.

[0177] For methods performed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the second mode of travel may be one of a cruise ship, a train, a bus, a ferry, an airline carrier, or an accommodation facility.

[0178] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the method may further include, after d), receiving, by at least one of the at least one processor, a trigger for activating an electronic baggage brain associated with the baggage manifest record, the trigger representing a scan of an origin hardcopy bag tag bearing an IATA license plate barcode or a scan of a printed document bearing a portion of the printed text of the origin hardcopy bag tag.

[0179] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the method may further include electronically linking the electronic baggage item brain to a passenger manifest associated with the manifest of the second travel mode.

[0180] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the method may further include e) extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger name record (PNR) number from the BSM, and d) may further include adding, by at least one of the at least one processor, the PNR number to a baggage manifest record.

[0181] For a method executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the method may further include: f) acquiring, by an electronic acquisition device from among the predetermined electronic acquisition devices, the OH-BTI to create a digital bag tag identifier (BTI) data record linked to the first mode mobile carrier; g) extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the IATA license plate number from the digital BTI data record; h) accessing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger reservation record (PNR) from the computer system of the first mode mobile carrier based on the PNR number; i) autonomously updating, by at least one of the at least one processor, the baggage manifest record with data for check-in of the passenger for the return travel segment with the designated return mobile carrier; and j) repeating a) through i) for a plurality of passengers commencing a stay associated with the accommodation to autonomously create a baggage manifest file, wherein the baggage manifest file may include a conduit for checking in the plurality of baggage items to the designated return mobile carrier.

[0182] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, electronically acquiring by the electronic acquisition device may further include one of scanning the OH-BTI on an origin hardcopy bag tag from the first mode mobile carrier with a barcode scanner, scanning the OH-BTI on a printed marker from the first mode mobile carrier affixed to the baggage item with a barcode scanner, or reading RFID information associated with the OH-BTI with a radio frequency identifier (RFID) reader.

[0183] For a method executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the method may further include: performing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a remote check-in process for baggage items for the return journey; obtaining, by the at least one of the at least one processor during the remote check-in process, airline bag tag information for the return journey for checked-in baggage items for the passenger; and printing, by a printer, new bag tags for the return journey that match the International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate of each checked-in baggage item of the passenger.

[0184] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the method may further include replacing the originating hardcopy bag tag from the first mode mobile carrier with a new bag tag for the return travel leg, and updating, by at least one of the at least one processor, an electronic baggage item brain of the baggage manifest record with the IATA license plate number for the return travel leg.

[0185] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a method includes: a) identifying, by at least one of the at least one processor, a baggage source message (BSM) associated with the arrival of a passenger baggage item, the BSM including an airport code associated with an airport and movement data of a movement carrier of a first mode of movement of the baggage item; b) matching, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger reservation record (PNR) number of the passenger included in the BSM with a PNR number in a manifest for a second mode of movement different from the first mode of movement, the second mode of movement being local to the airport code; and c) based on finding a match in b), and (d) extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number from the BSM; and (e) creating, by at least one of the at least one processor, a baggage manifest record for the baggage item, the baggage manifest record including the IATA license plate number and the passenger's PNR number, the baggage manifest record being accessible by a predetermined electronic capture device configured to scan an originating hard copy bag tag identifier (OH-BTI) associated with or printed on an originating hard copy bag tag from a first mode mobile carrier affixed to the baggage item.

[0186] The BSM may be a terminal BSM, and the method may further include, prior to b), sorting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the plurality of BSMs based on a parcel source indicator that indicates the BSM is a terminal BSM.

[0187] The second mode of travel may include one of a cruise ship, a train, a bus, a ferry, an air carrier, or an accommodation.

[0188] The method may further include, after d), receiving, by at least one of the at least one processor, a trigger to activate an electronic baggage brain associated with the baggage manifest record, the trigger representing a scan of an origin hardcopy bag tag having an IATA license plate barcode or a scan of a printed document having a portion of the printed text of the origin hardcopy bag tag.

[0189] The method may further include electronically linking the electronic baggage brain to a manifest of a passenger associated with the manifest of the second mode of travel.

[0190] Creating the baggage manifest record further includes incorporating the passenger's PNR number into the baggage manifest record.

[0191] The method may further include: e) acquiring, by an electronic acquisition device from among the predetermined electronic acquisition devices, the OH-BTI to create a digital bag tag identifier (BTI) data record linked to the first mode mobile carrier; f) extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the IATA license plate number from the digital BTI data record; g) accessing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger reservation record (PNR) from the computer system of the first mode mobile carrier based on the passenger's PNR number; h) autonomously updating, by at least one of the at least one processor, the baggage manifest record with data for check-in of the passenger for the return travel segment with the designated return mobile carrier; and i) repeating a) through h) for a plurality of passengers commencing a stay associated with the accommodation to autonomously create a baggage manifest file, wherein the baggage manifest file may include a conduit for checking in the plurality of baggage items to the designated return mobile carrier.

[0192] Acquiring by an electronic acquisition device from among the predetermined electronic acquisition devices may further include one of scanning the OH-BTI on an origin hardcopy bag tag from the first mode mobile carrier with a barcode scanner, scanning the OH-BTI on a printed marker from the first mode mobile carrier affixed to the baggage item with a barcode scanner, or reading RFID information associated with the OH-BTI with a radio frequency identifier (RFID) reader.

[0193] The method may further include, by at least one of the at least one processor, performing a remote check-in process for baggage items for the return travel segment during the remote check-in process; obtaining, by at least one of the at least one processor, airline bag tag information for the return travel segment for checked-in baggage items for the passenger; and printing, by a printer, new bag tags for the return travel segment that match the IATA license plate of each checked-in baggage item of the passenger.

[0194] The method may further include replacing the originating hard copy bag tag from the first mode travel carrier with a new bag tag for the return travel leg, and updating, by at least one of the at least one processor, an electronic baggage item brain of the baggage manifest record with the IATA license plate number for the return travel leg.

[0195] According to one aspect of the disclosure, a system includes at least one processor and at least one non-transitory tangible memory communicatively coupled to the at least one processor and storing at least one instruction, the at least one processor executing the at least one instruction to: a) identify a Baggage Source Message (BSM) associated with an arrival of a passenger baggage item, the BSM including an airport code associated with an airport and movement data of a movement carrier of a first mode of the baggage item; and b) match a passenger booking record (PNR) number of the passenger in the BSM with a PNR number in a manifest for a second mode of movement different from the first mode of movement, the second mode of movement being different from the first mode of movement. The mobile mode may be configured to: c) be local to the airport code; and c) extract from the BSM the International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number of the baggage item based on the match found in b); and d) create a baggage manifest record for the baggage item, the baggage manifest record including the IATA license plate number and the passenger's PNR number, the baggage manifest record being accessible by a predetermined electronic capture device configured to scan an originating hard copy bag tag identifier (OH-BTI) associated with or printed on an originating hard copy bag tag from the first mode mobile carrier affixed to the baggage item.

[0196] The BSM may be a destination BSM, and at least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to sort the plurality of BSMs based on a parcel source indicator that indicates the BSM is a destination BSM, prior to b).

[0197] The second mode of travel may include one of a cruise ship, a train, a bus, a ferry, an air carrier, or an accommodation.

[0198] At least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to receive, after d), a trigger for activating an electronic baggage brain associated with the baggage manifest record, the trigger representing a scan of an origin hardcopy bag tag having an IATA license plate barcode or a printed document having a portion of the printed text of the origin hardcopy bag tag.

[0199] At least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to electronically link the electronic baggage brain to a passenger manifest associated with the manifest of the second travel mode.

[0200] At least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to include the PNR number from the BSM in the baggage manifest record.

[0201] At least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to: e) receive the OH-BTI from an electronic acquisition device from among the predetermined electronic acquisition devices and create a digital bag tag identifier (BTI) data record linked to the first mode mobile carrier; f) extract the IATA license plate number from the digital BTI data record; g) access the PNR from the first mode mobile carrier's computer system based on the PNR number included in the BSM; h) autonomously update the baggage manifest record with data for check-in of the passenger for the return travel segment with the designated return mobile carrier; and i) repeat a) through h) for multiple passengers beginning a stay associated with the accommodation to autonomously create a baggage manifest file, the baggage manifest file including a conduit for checking in multiple baggage items to the designated return mobile carrier.

[0202] The system may further include electronic acquisition devices from among predetermined electronic acquisition devices, and at least one electronic acquisition device may include one of a barcode scanner, an imaging device, a radio frequency identifier (RFID) reader, or a near field communication (NFC) reader.

[0203] At least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to perform a remote check-in process for baggage items for the return journey; during the remote check-in process, obtain airline bag tag information for the return journey for the checked-in baggage items for the passenger; and cause a printer to print new bag tags for the return journey that match the IATA license plate of each checked-in baggage item of the passenger.

[0204] The originating hard copy bag tag from the first mode travel carrier may be replaced with a new bag tag for the return travel leg, the new bag tag may include a new IATA license plate number for the return travel leg, and at least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to update an electronic baggage item brain of the baggage manifest record with the new IATA license plate number for the return travel leg.

[0205] According to one aspect of the disclosure, a non-transitory computer-readable medium having stored thereon instructions, which when executed by at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to perform a method including: a) identifying, by at least one of the at least one processor, a baggage source message (BSM) associated with the arrival of a passenger baggage item, the BSM including an airport code associated with an airport and movement data of a movement carrier of a first mode of the baggage item; and b) matching, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger booking record (PNR) number of the passenger included in the BSM with a PNR number in a manifest for a second mode of movement different from the first mode of movement, the second mode of movement being different from the first mode of movement. a) determining whether the match is local to the code; and b) extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number from the BSM based on finding a match in b); and d) creating, by at least one of the at least one processor, a baggage manifest record for the baggage item, the baggage manifest record including the IATA license plate number and the passenger's PNR number, the baggage manifest record being accessible by a predetermined electronic capture device configured to scan an originating hard copy bag tag identifier (OH-BTI) associated with or printed on an originating hard copy bag tag from the first mode mobile carrier affixed to the baggage item.

[0206] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the BSM may be a destination BSM, and the method may further include, prior to b), sorting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the plurality of BSMs based on a parcel source indicator that indicates the BSM is a destination BSM.

[0207] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the second mode of travel may include one of a cruise ship, a train, a bus, a ferry, an airline carrier, or an accommodation facility.

[0208] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the method may further include, after d), receiving, by at least one of the at least one processor, a trigger for activating an electronic baggage brain associated with the baggage manifest record, the trigger representing a scan of an origin hardcopy bag tag bearing an IATA license plate barcode or a scan of a printed document bearing a portion of the printed text of the origin hardcopy bag tag.

[0209] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the method may further include electronically linking the electronic baggage item brain to a passenger manifest associated with the manifest of the second travel mode.

[0210] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, creating the baggage manifest record may further include incorporating the passenger's PNR number into the baggage manifest record.

[0211] For a method executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the method may further include: e) acquiring, by an electronic acquisition device from among the predetermined electronic acquisition devices, the OH-BTI to create a digital bag tag identifier (BTI) data record linked to the first mode mobile carrier; f) extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the IATA license plate number from the digital BTI data record; g) accessing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger reservation record (PNR) from the computer system of the first mode mobile carrier based on the passenger's PNR number; h) autonomously updating, by at least one of the at least one processor, the baggage manifest record with data for check-in of the passenger for the return travel segment with the designated return mobile carrier; and i) repeating a) through h) for a plurality of passengers commencing a stay associated with the accommodation to autonomously create a baggage manifest file, wherein the baggage manifest file may include a conduit for checking in the plurality of baggage items to the designated return mobile carrier.

[0212] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, acquiring by an electronic acquisition device from among the predetermined electronic acquisition devices may further include one of scanning the OH-BTI on an origin hardcopy bag tag from the first mode mobile carrier with a barcode scanner, scanning the OH-BTI on a printed marker from the first mode mobile carrier affixed to the baggage item with a barcode scanner, or reading RFID information associated with the OH-BTI with a radio frequency identifier (RFID) reader.

[0213] For a method executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the method may further include: performing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a remote check-in process for baggage items for the return travel segment during the remote check-in process; obtaining, by at least one of the at least one processor, airline bag tag information for the return travel segment for checked-in baggage items for the passenger; and printing, by a printer, new bag tags for the return travel segment that match the IATA license plate of each checked-in baggage item of the passenger.

[0214] For a method executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, an originating hardcopy bag tag from a first mode mobile carrier may be replaced with a new bag tag for a return leg of travel, the new bag tag including a new IATA license plate number for the return leg of travel, and the method may further include updating, by at least one of the at least one processor, an electronic baggage item brain of the baggage manifest record with the IATA license plate number for the return leg of travel.

[0215] According to one aspect of the disclosure, a method includes: a) identifying, by at least one of the at least one processor, a Baggage Source Message (BSM) associated with the arrival of a passenger baggage item, the BSM including an airport code associated with an airport and movement data of a movement carrier of a first mode of movement of the baggage item; b) matching, by at least one of the at least one processor, airline information and flight number of the passenger included in the BSM with airline information and flight number in a manifest for a second movement mode different from the first movement mode, the second movement mode being local to the airport code; and c) if a match is found in b), and (d) extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number from the BSM based on the result of the extraction; and (e) creating, by at least one of the at least one processor, a baggage manifest record for the baggage item, the baggage manifest record including the IATA license plate number, the baggage manifest record accessible by a predetermined electronic capture device configured to scan an origin hard copy bag tag identifier (OH-BTI) associated with or printed on an origin hard copy bag tag from the first mode mobile carrier affixed to the baggage item.

[0216] The BSM may be a destination BSM, and the movement data may include a passenger name, and the method may further include, prior to b), sorting the plurality of BSMs by at least one of the at least one processor based on a baggage source indicator that indicates the BSM is a destination BSM; c) may further include extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger name of the passenger from the BSM; and d) may further include including the passenger name in the baggage manifest record.

[0217] The second mode of travel may include one of a cruise ship, a train, a bus, a ferry, an air carrier, or an accommodation.

[0218] The method may further include, after d), receiving, by at least one of the at least one processor, a trigger to activate an electronic baggage brain associated with the baggage manifest record, the trigger representing a scan of an origin hardcopy bag tag having an IATA license plate barcode or a printed document having a portion of the printed text of the origin hardcopy bag tag.

[0219] The method may further include electronically linking the electronic baggage brain to a manifest of a passenger associated with the manifest of the second mode of travel.

[0220] The method may further include e) extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger name record (PNR) number from the BSM, and creating the baggage manifest record may further include including the PNR number in the baggage manifest record.

[0221] The method may further include: f) acquiring the OH-BTI by an electronic acquisition device from among the predetermined electronic acquisition devices to create a digital bag tag identifier (BTI) data record linked to the first mode mobile carrier; g) extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, an IATA license plate number from the digital BTI data record; h) accessing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger reservation record (PNR) from the computer system of the first mode mobile carrier based on the PNR number; i) autonomously updating, by at least one of the at least one processor, the baggage manifest record with data for check-in of the passenger for the return travel segment with the designated return mobile carrier; and j) repeating a)-i) for a plurality of passengers commencing a stay associated with the accommodation to autonomously create a baggage manifest file, wherein the baggage manifest file may include a conduit for checking in the plurality of baggage items to the designated return mobile carrier.

[0222] Acquiring by an electronic acquisition device from among the predetermined electronic acquisition devices may further include one of scanning the OH-BTI on an origin hardcopy bag tag from the first mode mobile carrier with a barcode scanner, scanning the OH-BTI on a printed marker from the first mode mobile carrier affixed to the baggage item with a barcode scanner, or reading RFID information associated with the OH-BTI with a radio frequency identifier (RFID) reader.

[0223] The method may further include, by at least one of the at least one processor, performing a remote check-in process for baggage items for the return travel segment during the remote check-in process; obtaining, by at least one of the at least one processor, airline bag tag information for the return travel segment for checked-in baggage items for the passenger; and printing, by a printer, new bag tags for the return travel segment that match the IATA license plate of each checked-in baggage item of the passenger.

[0224] The method may further include replacing the originating hard copy bag tag from the first mode travel carrier with a new bag tag for the return travel leg, and updating, by at least one of the at least one processor, an electronic baggage brain associated with the baggage manifest record with the IATA license plate number for the return travel leg.

[0225] According to one aspect of the disclosure, a system includes at least one processor and at least one non-transitory tangible memory communicatively coupled to the at least one processor and storing at least one instruction, the at least one processor executing the at least one instruction to: a) identify a Baggage Source Message (BSM) associated with an arrival of a passenger baggage item, the BSM including an airport code associated with an airport infrastructure and movement data of a movement carrier of a first mode of the baggage item; and b) match the passenger's airline information and flight number in the BSM with airline information and flight number in a manifest for a second mode of movement that is different from the first mode of movement. a) matching the origin hardcopy bag tag identifier (OH-BTI) associated with or printed on an origin hardcopy bag tag from the first mode of travel carrier affixed to the baggage item; b) extracting an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number from the BSM; and c) creating a baggage manifest record for the baggage item, the baggage manifest record including the IATA license plate number, the baggage manifest record accessible by a predetermined electronic capture device configured to scan, outside the airport infrastructure, an origin hardcopy bag tag identifier (OH-BTI) associated with or printed on an origin hardcopy bag tag from the first mode of travel carrier affixed to the baggage item.

[0226] The BSM may be a destination BSM and the movement data may include a passenger name, and at least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to, prior to b), as part of c), sort the plurality of BSMs based on a baggage source indicator that indicates the BSM is a destination BSM, extract the passenger name of the passenger from the BSM, and as part of d), include the passenger name in the baggage manifest record.

[0227] The second mode of travel may include one of a cruise ship, a train, a bus, a ferry, an air carrier, or an accommodation.

[0228] At least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to receive a trigger to activate the electronic baggage brain of the baggage manifest record after d), the trigger representing a scan of an origin hard copy bag tag having an IATA license plate barcode or a printed document having a portion of the printed text of the origin hard copy bag tag.

[0229] At least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to electronically link the electronic baggage brain to a passenger manifest associated with the manifest of the second travel mode.

[0230] At least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to e) extract a passenger name record (PNR) number from the BSM and, as part of d), create a baggage manifest record by including the PNR number in the baggage manifest record.

[0231] At least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to: f) receive the OH-BTI from an electronic acquisition device from among the predetermined electronic acquisition devices and create a digital bag tag indicator (BTI) data record linked to the first mode mobile carrier; g) extract the IATA license plate number from the digital BTI data record; h) access a passenger reservation record (PNR) from the computer system of the first mode mobile carrier based on the PNR number; i) autonomously update the baggage manifest record with data for check-in of the passenger for the return travel segment with the designated return mobile carrier; and j) repeat a) through i) for multiple passengers beginning a stay associated with the accommodation to autonomously create a baggage manifest file, the baggage manifest file including a conduit for checking in multiple baggage items to the designated return mobile carrier.

[0232] The system may further include electronic acquisition devices from among predetermined electronic acquisition devices, and at least one electronic acquisition device may include one of a barcode scanner, an imaging device, a radio frequency identifier (RFID) reader, or a near field communication (NFC) reader.

[0233] At least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to perform a remote check-in process for baggage items for the return journey; during the remote check-in process, obtain airline bag tag information for the return journey for the checked-in baggage items for the passenger; and cause a printer to print new bag tags for the return journey that match the IATA license plate of each checked-in baggage item of the passenger.

[0234] The originating hard copy bag tag from the first mode travel carrier may be replaced with a new bag tag for the return travel leg, and at least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to update an electronic baggage brain associated with the baggage manifest record with the new IATA license plate number for the return travel leg.

[0235] According to one aspect of the disclosure, a non-transitory computer-readable medium having stored thereon instructions, which when executed by at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to perform a method, the method including: a) identifying, by at least one of the at least one processor, a Baggage Source Message (BSM) associated with the arrival of a passenger baggage item, the BSM including an airport code associated with an airport and movement data of a movement carrier of a first mode of the baggage item; and b) matching, by at least one of the at least one processor, airline information and flight number of the passenger included in the BSM with airline information and flight number in a manifest for a second mode of movement that is different from the first mode of movement, the second mode of movement being different from the first mode of movement. the travel mode of (a) is local to the airport code; and (b) extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number from the BSM based on finding a match in (b); and (d) creating, by at least one of the at least one processor, a baggage manifest record for the baggage item, the baggage manifest record including the IATA license plate number, the baggage manifest record accessible by a predetermined electronic capture device configured to scan an origin hard copy bag tag identifier (OH-BTI) associated with or printed on an origin hard copy bag tag from the first mode travel carrier affixed to the baggage item.

[0236] For a method executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the BSM may be a destination BSM and the movement data may include a passenger name, and the method may further include, prior to b), sorting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the plurality of BSMs based on a baggage source indicator indicating that the BSM is a destination BSM; c) may further include extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger name of the passenger from the BSM; and d) may further include including the passenger name in the baggage manifest record.

[0237] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the second mode of travel may include one of a cruise ship, a train, a bus, a ferry, an airline carrier, or an accommodation facility.

[0238] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the method may further include, after d), receiving, by at least one of the at least one processor, a trigger to activate an electronic baggage brain associated with the baggage manifest record, the trigger representing a scan of an origin hardcopy bag tag having an IATA license plate barcode or a printed document having a portion of the printed text of the origin hardcopy bag tag.

[0239] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the method may further include electronically linking the electronic baggage item brain to a passenger manifest associated with the manifest of the second travel mode.

[0240] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the method may further include e) extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger name record (PNR) number from the BSM, and creating the baggage manifest record may further include including the PNR number in the baggage manifest record.

[0241] For a method executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the method may further include: f) acquiring, by an electronic acquisition device from among the predetermined electronic acquisition devices, the OH-BTI to create a digital bag tag identifier (BTI) data record linked to the first mode mobile carrier; g) extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the IATA license plate number from the digital BTI data record; h) accessing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger reservation record (PNR) from the computer system of the first mode mobile carrier based on the PNR number; and i) autonomously updating, by at least one of the at least one processor, the baggage manifest record with data for check-in of the passenger for the return travel segment with the designated return mobile carrier; and j) repeating a) through i) for a plurality of passengers commencing a stay associated with the accommodation to autonomously create a baggage manifest file, the baggage manifest file including a conduit for checking in a plurality of baggage items with the designated return mobile carrier.

[0242] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, acquiring by an electronic acquisition device from among the predetermined electronic acquisition devices may further include one of scanning the OH-BTI on an origin hardcopy bag tag from the first mode mobile carrier with a barcode scanner, scanning the OH-BTI on a printed marker from the first mode mobile carrier affixed to the baggage item with a barcode scanner, or reading RFID information associated with the OH-BTI with a radio frequency identifier (RFID) reader.

[0243] For a method executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the method may further include: performing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a remote check-in process for baggage items for the return travel segment during the remote check-in process; obtaining, by at least one of the at least one processor, airline bag tag information for the return travel segment for checked-in baggage items for the passenger; and printing, by a printer, new bag tags for the return travel segment that match the IATA license plate of each checked-in baggage item of the passenger.

[0244] For a method executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, an originating hardcopy bag tag from a first mode mobile carrier may be replaced with a new bag tag for a return leg of travel, the new bag tag may include a new IATA license plate number for the return leg of travel, and the method may further include updating, by at least one of the at least one processor, an electronic baggage brain associated with the baggage manifest record with the IATA license plate number for the return leg of travel.

[0245] According to one aspect of the disclosure, a method includes: a) identifying, by at least one of the at least one processor, a terminal Baggage Source Message (BSM) associated with the arrival of a passenger baggage item, the terminal BSM including an airport code associated with an airport and movement data for a first movement carrier mode of the baggage item, the movement data including at least one of flight information, airline information, passenger name, passenger name record (PNR) number, and International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number; and b) matching, by at least one of the at least one processor, any of the movement data in the terminal BSM with movement data in a manifest for a second movement mode different from the first movement mode, the second movement mode being different from the airport code. and c) extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, an IATA license plate number from the destination BSM based on matching any of the movement data in the destination BSM with movement data in the manifest of the second movement mode, and creating, by at least one of the at least one processor, a baggage manifest record for the baggage item, the baggage manifest record including the IATA license plate number, the baggage manifest record accessible by a predetermined electronic capture device configured to scan an origin hard copy bag tag identifier (OH-BTI) associated with or printed on an origin hard copy bag tag from the first mode movement carrier affixed to the baggage item.

[0246] The movement data may include flight information and airline information, the flight information may include a flight number and an airline, and the method may further include, prior to b), sorting the plurality of BSMs by at least one of the at least one processor based on a baggage source indicator indicating that the BSM is a destination BSM, b) may further include matching, by at least one of the at least one processor, the flight number and airline in the destination BSM with movement data in the manifest for the second movement mode, c) may further include extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the flight number and airline from the destination BSM based on matching the flight number and airline in the destination BSM with movement data in the manifest for the second movement mode, and d) may further include including the flight number and airline in the baggage manifest record.

[0247] The travel data may include a passenger name, and the method may further include, prior to b), sorting the plurality of BSMs by at least one of the at least one processor based on a baggage source indicator indicating that the BSM is a destination BSM; c) extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the passenger name from the destination BSM based on matching the passenger name in the destination BSM with travel data in a manifest for the second travel mode; and d) may further include including the passenger name in a baggage manifest record.

[0248] The travel data may include a PNR number, and the method may further include, prior to b), sorting the plurality of BSMs by at least one of the at least one processor based on a baggage source indicator indicating that the BSM is a terminal BSM; c) extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the PNR number from the terminal BSM based on matching the PNR number in the terminal BSM with travel data in a manifest for the second travel mode; and d) may further include including the PNR number in the baggage manifest record.

[0249] The second mode of travel may include one of a cruise ship, a train, a bus, a ferry, an air carrier, or an accommodation.

[0250] The method may further include, after d), receiving, by at least one of the at least one processor, a trigger to activate an electronic baggage brain associated with the baggage manifest record, the trigger representing a scan of an origin hardcopy bag tag having an IATA license plate barcode or a scan of a printed document having a portion of the printed text of the origin hardcopy bag tag.

[0251] The method may further include electronically linking the electronic baggage brain to a manifest of a passenger associated with the manifest of the second mode of travel.

[0252] The movement data may include a PNR number, and the method may further include e) extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the (PNR) number from the termination BSM, and d) may further include including, by at least one of the at least one processor, the PNR number in the baggage manifest record.

[0253] The method may further include: f) acquiring the OH-BTI by an electronic acquisition device from among the predetermined electronic acquisition devices to create a digital bag tag identifier (BTI) data record linked to the first mode mobile carrier; g) extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, an IATA license plate number from the digital BTI data record; h) accessing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger reservation record (PNR) from the computer system of the first mode mobile carrier based on the PNR number; i) autonomously updating, by at least one of the at least one processor, the baggage manifest record with data for check-in of the passenger for the return travel segment with the designated return mobile carrier; and j) repeating a)-i) for a plurality of passengers commencing a stay associated with the accommodation to autonomously create a baggage manifest file, wherein the baggage manifest file may include a conduit for checking in the plurality of baggage items to the designated return mobile carrier.

[0254] Acquiring by an electronic acquisition device from among the predetermined electronic acquisition devices may further include one of scanning the OH-BTI on an origin hardcopy bag tag from the first mode mobile carrier with a barcode scanner, scanning the OH-BTI on a printed marker from the first mode mobile carrier affixed to the baggage item with a barcode scanner, or reading RFID information associated with the OH-BTI with a radio frequency identifier (RFID) reader.

[0255] The method may further include performing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a remote check-in process for the baggage items for the return journey; obtaining, during the remote check-in process, by at least one of the at least one processor, airline bag tag information for the return journey for the checked-in baggage items for the passenger; and printing, by the printer, new bag tags for the return journey that match the International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate of each checked-in baggage item of the passenger.

[0256] The method may further include replacing the originating hard copy bag tag from the first mode travel carrier with a new bag tag for the return travel leg, and updating, by at least one of the at least one processor, an electronic baggage item brain of the baggage manifest record with the IATA license plate number for the return travel leg.

[0257] The method may include, prior to a), e) obtaining, by at least one of the at least one processor, a plurality of BSMs associated with the arrival of the baggage item; and f) matching, by at least one of the at least one processor, names of passengers in the destination BSMs with names in the flight manifest.

[0258] The method may further include triggering, by at least one of the at least one processor, a Security Screening Integration Assistant (SSIA) process that includes assembling security screening images and associated data associated with the IATA license plate number captured during the first mode of travel security screening based on a match between the passenger's name in the destination BSM and a name in the flight manifest; communicating, by at least one of the at least one processor, the security screening images and associated data to an integrated security screening station while preserving confidentiality of the passenger's personally identifiable information linked to the security screening images and associated data; and receiving, by at least one of the at least one processor, a security analysis response from the integrated security screening station.

[0259] The method may further include causing, by at least one of the at least one processor, the printer device to print a marker configured to avoid security screening at at least one of an airport or the second mode of travel, wherein the marker may include results of the security analysis.

[0260] The security screening images and associated data may include three-dimensional representations of objects within the baggage items.

[0261] The security screening images and associated data may include tomogram data of the baggage item, including the contents of the baggage item.

[0262] The method may further include, in response to the triggering, by at least one of the at least one processor, based on matching any of the travel data in the destination BSM with travel data in the manifest for the second travel mode, triggering a Security Screening Integration Assistant (SSIA) process that includes assembling security screening images and associated data associated with the IATA license plate number captured during travel security screening of the first mode; communicating, by the at least one of the at least one processor, the security screening images and associated data to an integrated security screening station while preserving confidentiality of the passenger's personally identifiable information linked to the security screening images and associated data; and receiving, by the at least one of the at least one processor, a security analysis response from the integrated security screening station.

[0263] The security analysis may include screening associated with the second mode of travel for possible prohibited objects, including one or more of weapons, bottles of alcohol, irons, and power strips.

[0264] According to one aspect of the disclosure, a system includes at least one processor and at least one non-transitory tangible memory communicatively coupled to the at least one processor and storing at least one instruction, the at least one processor executing the at least one instruction to identify a terminal Baggage Source Message (BSM) associated with the arrival of a passenger baggage item, the terminal BSM including an airport code associated with an airport and movement data of a first movement carrier mode of the baggage item, the movement data including at least one of flight information, airline information, passenger name, passenger name record (PNR) number, and International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number; and to map any of the movement data in the terminal BSM to a second movement carrier mode different from the first movement mode. the first mode of travel being local to the airport code; extracting an IATA license plate number from the destination BSM based on matching any of the travel data in the destination BSM with the travel data in the manifest for the second mode of travel; and creating a baggage manifest record for the baggage item, the baggage manifest record including the IATA license plate number, the baggage manifest record accessible by a predetermined electronic capture device configured to scan an origin hard copy bag tag identifier (OH-BTI) associated with or printed on an origin hard copy bag tag from the first mode of travel carrier affixed to the baggage item.

[0265] The movement data may include flight information and airline information, the flight information may include a flight number and an airline, and at least one processor of the system may be configured to execute at least one instruction to sort the plurality of BSMs based on a baggage source indicator indicating that the BSM is a destination BSM; match any of the movement data in the destination BSM with movement data in a manifest for a second movement mode different from the first movement mode by matching the flight number and airline in the destination BSM with movement data in a manifest for the second movement mode; extract the flight number and airline from the destination BSM based on matching the flight number and airline in the destination BSM with the movement data in the manifest for the second movement mode; and include the flight number and airline in the baggage manifest record.

[0266] The travel data may include a passenger name, and at least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to sort the plurality of BSMs based on a baggage source indicator that indicates the BSM is a destination BSM, extract the passenger name from the destination BSM based on matching the passenger name in the destination BSM with the travel data in the manifest for the second travel mode, and include the passenger name in the baggage manifest record.

[0267] The travel data may include a PNR number, and at least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to sort the plurality of BSMs based on a baggage source indicator that indicates the BSM is a destination BSM, extract the PNR number from the destination BSM based on matching the PNR number in the destination BSM with travel data in a manifest for the second travel mode, and include the PNR number in the baggage manifest record.

[0268] The second mode of travel may include one of a cruise ship, a train, a bus, a ferry, an air carrier, or an accommodation.

[0269] At least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to receive a trigger to activate an electronic baggage brain associated with the baggage manifest record, the trigger representing a scan of an origin hardcopy bag tag bearing an IATA license plate barcode or a scan of a printed document bearing a portion of the printed text of the origin hardcopy bag tag.

[0270] At least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to electronically link the electronic baggage brain to a passenger manifest associated with the manifest of the second travel mode.

[0271] The movement data may include a PNR number, and at least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to extract the (PNR) number from the destination BSM and include the PNR number in the baggage manifest record.

[0272] At least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to acquire the OH-BTI via an electronic acquisition device from among predetermined electronic acquisition devices to create a digital bag tag identifier (BTI) data record linked to the first mode mobile carrier; extract the IATA license plate number from the digital BTI data record; access the PNR from the computer system of the first mode mobile carrier based on the PNR number; autonomously update the baggage manifest record with data for check-in of the passenger's return travel segment with the designated return mobile carrier; and autonomously create a baggage manifest file for each passenger of a plurality of passengers initiating a stay associated with the accommodation, the baggage manifest file including a conduit for checking in the plurality of baggage items with the designated return mobile carrier.

[0273] The system may further include an electronic acquisition device from among a predetermined number of electronic acquisition devices, at least one of which includes one of a barcode scanner, an imaging device, a radio frequency identifier (RFID) reader, or a near field communication (NFC) reader.

[0274] At least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to perform a remote check-in process for baggage items for the return journey, obtain airline bag tag information for the return journey for checked-in baggage items for the passenger, and cause a printer to print new bag tags for the return journey that match the International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate of each checked-in baggage item of the passenger.

[0275] At least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to update an electronic baggage item brain of the baggage manifest record with the IATA license plate number for the return leg of travel.

[0276] At least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to retrieve a plurality of BSMs associated with the arrival of the baggage item and match names of passengers in the destination BSMs with names in the flight manifest.

[0277] At least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to trigger a Security Screening Integration Assistant (SSIA) process that includes assembling security screening images and associated data associated with IATA license plate numbers captured during the first mode of travel security screening based on matching the passenger's name in the destination BSM with names in the flight manifest, communicating the security screening images and associated data to an integrated security screening station while maintaining confidentiality of the passenger's personally identifiable information linked to the security screening images and associated data, and receiving a security analysis response from the integrated security screening station.

[0278] At least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to cause the printer device to print a marker configured to avoid security screening at at least one of an airport or a second mode of travel, the marker may include results of the security analysis.

[0279] The security screening images and associated data may include three-dimensional representations of objects within the baggage items.

[0280] The security screening images and associated data may include tomogram data of the baggage item, including the contents of the baggage item.

[0281] At least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to trigger a Security Screening Integration Assistant (SSIA) process that includes assembling security screening images and associated data associated with the IATA license plate number captured during travel security screening of the first mode based on matching any of the travel data in the destination BSM with travel data in the manifest for the second travel mode; communicating the security screening images and associated data to an integrated security screening station while maintaining confidentiality of the passenger's personally identifiable information linked to the security screening images and associated data; and receiving a security analysis response from the integrated security screening station.

[0282] The security analysis may include screening associated with the second mode of travel for possible prohibited objects, which may include one or more of weapons, bottles of alcohol, irons, and power strips.

[0283] The security screening images and associated data may include three-dimensional representations of objects within the baggage items.

[0284] The security screening images and associated data may include tomogram data of the baggage item, including the contents of the baggage item.

[0285] According to one aspect of the disclosure, a non-transitory computer-readable medium having stored thereon instructions, which when executed by at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to perform a method including: a) identifying, by at least one of the at least one processor, a terminal Baggage Source Message (BSM) associated with the arrival of a passenger baggage item, the terminal BSM including an airport code associated with an airport and movement data for a first movement carrier mode of the baggage item, the movement data including at least one of flight information, airline information, the passenger's name, a passenger name record (PNR) number, and an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number; and b) linking, by at least one of the at least one processor, any of the movement data in the terminal BSM to an inventory for a second movement mode different from the first movement mode. and b) matching any of the movement data in the destination BSM with movement data in the manifest of the second movement mode, wherein the second movement mode is local to the airport code; and c) extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, an IATA license plate number from the destination BSM based on matching any of the movement data in the destination BSM with movement data in the manifest of the second movement mode, and creating, by at least one of the at least one processor, a baggage manifest record for the baggage item, wherein the baggage manifest record may include the IATA license plate number, and the baggage manifest record is accessible by a predetermined electronic capture device configured to scan an origin hard copy bag tag identifier (OH-BTI) associated with or printed on an origin hard copy bag tag from a first mode movement carrier affixed to the baggage item.

[0286] For a method executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the movement data may include flight information and airline information, the flight information may include a flight number and an airline, and the method may further include, prior to b), sorting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the plurality of BSMs based on a baggage source indicator indicating that the BSM is a destination BSM, b) may further include matching, by at least one of the at least one processor, the flight number and airline in the destination BSM with movement data in a manifest for the second movement mode, c) may further include extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the flight number and airline from the destination BSM based on matching the flight number and airline in the destination BSM with movement data in a manifest for the second movement mode, and d) may further include including the flight number and airline in the baggage manifest record.

[0287] For a method executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the travel data may include a passenger's name, and the method may further include, prior to b), sorting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the plurality of BSMs based on a baggage source indicator indicating that the BSM is a destination BSM; c) extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the passenger's name from the destination BSM based on matching the passenger's name in the destination BSM with travel data in a manifest for the second travel mode; and d) may further include including the passenger's name in a baggage manifest record.

[0288] For a method executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the travel data may include a PNR number, and the method may further include, prior to b), sorting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the plurality of BSMs based on a baggage source indicator indicating that the BSM is a terminal BSM; c) may further include extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the PNR number from the terminal BSM based on matching the PNR number in the terminal BSM with travel data in a manifest for the second travel mode; and d) may further include including the PNR number in the baggage manifest record.

[0289] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the second mode of travel may include one of a cruise ship, a train, a bus, a ferry, an airline carrier, or an accommodation facility.

[0290] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the method may further include, after d), receiving, by at least one of the at least one processor, a trigger for activating an electronic baggage brain associated with the baggage manifest record, the trigger representing a scan of an origin hardcopy bag tag bearing an IATA license plate barcode or a scan of a printed document bearing a portion of the printed text of the origin hardcopy bag tag.

[0291] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the method may further include electronically linking the electronic baggage item brain to a passenger manifest associated with the manifest of the second travel mode.

[0292] For a method executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the travel data may include a PNR number, and the method may further include e) extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the (PNR) number from the destination BSM, and d) may further include including, by at least one of the at least one processor, the PNR number in a baggage manifest record.

[0293] For a method executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the method may further include: f) acquiring, by an electronic acquisition device from among the predetermined electronic acquisition devices, the OH-BTI to create a digital bag tag identifier (BTI) data record linked to the first mode mobile carrier; g) extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the IATA license plate number from the digital BTI data record; h) accessing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger reservation record (PNR) from the computer system of the first mode mobile carrier based on the PNR number; i) autonomously updating, by at least one of the at least one processor, the baggage manifest record with data for check-in of the passenger for the return travel segment with the designated return mobile carrier; and j) repeating a) through i) for a plurality of passengers commencing a stay associated with the accommodation to autonomously create a baggage manifest file, wherein the baggage manifest file may include a conduit for checking in the plurality of baggage items to the designated return mobile carrier.

[0294] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, acquiring by an electronic acquisition device from among the predetermined electronic acquisition devices may further include one of scanning the OH-BTI on an origin hardcopy bag tag from the first mode mobile carrier with a barcode scanner, scanning the OH-BTI on a printed marker from the first mode mobile carrier affixed to the baggage item with a barcode scanner, or reading RFID information associated with the OH-BTI with a radio frequency identifier (RFID) reader.

[0295] For a method executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the method may further include: performing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a remote check-in process for baggage items for the return journey; obtaining, by the at least one of the at least one processor during the remote check-in process, airline bag tag information for the return journey for checked-in baggage items for the passenger; and printing, by a printer, new bag tags for the return journey that match the International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate of each checked-in baggage item of the passenger.

[0296] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the method may further include replacing the originating hardcopy bag tag from the first mode mobile carrier with a new bag tag for the return travel leg, and updating, by at least one of the at least one processor, an electronic baggage item brain of the baggage manifest record with the IATA license plate number for the return travel leg.

[0297] With respect to a method executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the method may include, prior to a), e) obtaining, by at least one of the at least one processor, a plurality of BSMs associated with the arrival of the baggage item; and f) matching, by at least one of the at least one processor, names of passengers in the destination BSMs with names in the flight manifest.

[0298] For a method executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the method may further include triggering, by at least one of the at least one processor, a Security Screening Integration Assistant (SSIA) process that includes assembling security screening images and associated data associated with an IATA license plate number captured during the first mode of travel security screening based on a match between the passenger's name in the destination BSM and a name in the flight manifest; communicating, by at least one of the at least one processor, the security screening images and associated data to an integrated security screening station while preserving confidentiality of the passenger's personally identifiable information linked to the security screening images and associated data; and receiving, by at least one of the at least one processor, a security analysis response from the integrated security screening station.

[0299] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the method may further include causing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a printer device to print a marker configured to avoid security screening at at least one of an airport or a second mode of travel, wherein the marker may include results of the security analysis.

[0300] For methods performed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the security screening images and associated data may include three-dimensional representations of objects within the baggage items.

[0301] For methods performed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the security screening images and associated data may include tomogram data of the baggage item, including the contents of the baggage item.

[0302] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the method may further include, in response to the triggering, by at least one of the at least one processor, based on matching any of the travel data in the destination BSM with travel data in the manifest for the second travel mode, triggering a Security Screening Integration Assistant (SSIA) process that includes assembling security screening images and associated data associated with the IATA license plate number captured during travel security screening of the first mode; communicating, by the at least one of the at least one processor, the security screening images and associated data to an integrated security screening station while preserving confidentiality of passenger personally identifiable information linked to the security screening images and associated data; and receiving, by the at least one of the at least one processor, a security analysis response from the integrated security screening station.

[0303] For a method executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the security analysis may include screening associated with the second mode of travel for possible prohibited objects, which may include one or more of weapons, bottles of alcohol, irons, and power strips.

[0304] For methods performed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the security screening images and associated data may include three-dimensional representations of objects within the baggage items.

[0305] For methods performed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the security screening images and associated data may include tomogram data of the baggage item, including the contents of the baggage item.

[0306] According to one aspect of the disclosure, a method includes: obtaining, by at least one of the at least one processor, a Baggage Source Message (BSM) associated with an arrival of a passenger baggage item, the BSM including movement data for a first mode of movement of the baggage item by an air carrier; matching, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger name of the passenger in the BSM with a passenger name in a manifest for a second mode of movement different from the first mode of movement; extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number from the BSM; and based on the identification of the second mode of movement and the matching of the passenger name in the BSM with the passenger name in the manifest for the second mode of movement, extracting an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number from the BSM. and triggering, by at least one of the at least one processor, a security screening integration assistant (SSIA) process that includes accessing and assembling the assembled security screening image and associated data and communicating the assembled security screening image and associated data to an integrated security screening station; receiving, by the at least one of the at least one processor, a security analysis response from the integrated security screening station for transferring the baggage item to a second mode of travel; and causing, by the at least one of the at least one processor, a printer device to print a marker configured to bypass security screening for the second mode of travel, the marker including a result of the security analysis.

[0307] The security screening images and associated data may include three-dimensional representations of objects within the baggage items.

[0308] The security screening images and associated data may include tomogram data of the baggage items and the contents of the baggage items.

[0309] The BSM may be a destination BSM, and the method may further include sorting the plurality of BSMs based on a parcel source indicator that indicates the BSM is a destination BSM.

[0310] The method may further include, before printing the marker, accessing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a reservation system for the second travel mode to obtain updated reservation information, and the marker may further include the updated reservation information.

[0311] The second mode of travel may include one of a cruise ship, a train, a bus, a ferry, an air carrier, or an accommodation.

[0312] The method may further include receiving, by at least one of the at least one processor, information representing a scan of the origin hardcopy bag tag including the IATA license plate barcode or printed document along with a portion of the printed text on the origin hardcopy bag tag, and causing, by the at least one of the at least one processor, in response to the received information, a response representing the results of the security analysis on a display of the scanning device.

[0313] According to one aspect of the disclosure, a system includes at least one processor and at least one non-transitory tangible memory communicatively coupled to the at least one processor and storing at least one instruction, the at least one processor executing the at least one instruction to: obtain a Baggage Source Message (BSM) associated with an arrival of a passenger baggage item, the BSM including movement data for a first mode of movement of the baggage item by an air carrier; match a passenger name of the passenger in the BSM with a passenger name in a manifest for a second mode of movement different from the first mode of movement; extract an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number from the BSM; and, based on identifying the second mode of movement and matching the passenger name in the BSM with the passenger name in the manifest for the second mode of movement, and triggering a Security Screening Integration Assistant (SSIA) process that includes accessing and assembling security screening images and related data captured during security screening of a first mode of travel using an IATA license plate number and communicating the assembled security screening images and related data to an integrated security screening station; receiving a security analysis response from the integrated security screening station for transferring the baggage item to a second mode of travel; and causing a printer device to print a marker configured to bypass security screening for the second mode of travel, the marker including a result of the security analysis.

[0314] The security screening images and associated data may include three-dimensional representations of objects within the baggage items.

[0315] The security screening images and associated data may include tomogram data of the baggage items and the contents of the baggage items.

[0316] The BSM may be a terminal BSM, and at least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to sort the plurality of BSMs based on a parcel source indicator that indicates the BSM is a terminal BSM.

[0317] At least one processor of the system may further execute at least one instruction to access a reservation system of the second travel mode to obtain updated reservation information before printing the marker, and the marker may further include the updated reservation information.

[0318] The second mode of travel may include one of a cruise ship, a train, a bus, a ferry, an air carrier, or an accommodation.

[0319] At least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to receive information representing a scan of an origin hardcopy bag tag including an IATA license plate barcode or a printed document along with a portion of the printed text on the origin hardcopy bag tag, and in response to the received information, cause a display of the scanning device to display a response representing the results of the security analysis.

[0320] According to one aspect of the disclosure, a non-transitory computer-readable medium having stored thereon instructions, which when executed by at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to perform a method, including: obtaining, by at least one of the at least one processor, a Baggage Source Message (BSM) associated with an arrival of a passenger baggage item, the BSM including movement data for a first mode of movement of the baggage item by an air carrier; matching, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger name of the passenger in the BSM with a passenger name in a manifest for a second mode of movement different from the first mode of movement; extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number from the BSM; and issuing an IATA license plate number based on the identification of the second mode of movement and the matching of the passenger name in the BSM with the passenger name in the manifest for the second mode of movement. triggering, within at least one of the at least one processor, a security screening integration assistant (SSIA) process that includes accessing and assembling security screening images and associated data captured during security screening of a first mode of travel using the plate number and communicating the assembled security screening images and associated data to an integrated security screening station; receiving, by the at least one of the at least one processor, a security analysis response from the integrated security screening station for transferring the baggage item to a second mode of travel; and causing, by the at least one of the at least one processor, a printer device to print a marker configured to bypass security screening for the second mode of travel, the marker including a result of the security analysis.

[0321] 16. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 15, wherein the security screening images and associated data include a three-dimensional representation of objects within the baggage item.

[0322] For methods performed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the security screening images and associated data may include tomogram data of the baggage items and contents of the baggage items.

[0323] For a method executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the BSM may be a destination BSM, and the method may further include sorting the plurality of BSMs based on a parcel source indicator that indicates the BSM is a destination BSM.

[0324] With respect to methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the method may further include, before printing the marker, accessing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a reservation system for the second travel mode to obtain updated reservation information, and the marker may further include the updated reservation information.

[0325] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the second mode of travel may include one of a cruise ship, a train, a bus, a ferry, an airline carrier, or an accommodation facility.

[0326] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the method may further include receiving, by at least one of the at least one processor, information representative of a scan of the origin hard-copy bag tag including the IATA license plate barcode or printed document along with a portion of the printed text on the origin hard-copy bag tag, and causing, by the at least one of the at least one processor, in response to the received information, to display a response representative of the results of the security analysis on a display of the scanning device.

[0327] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a method includes: obtaining, by at least one of the at least one processor, a Baggage Source Message (BSM) associated with an arrival of a passenger baggage item, the BSM including movement data for a first mode of movement of the baggage item by an air carrier; matching, by the at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger name of the passenger in the received BSM with a passenger name in a flight manifest; extracting, by the at least one of the at least one processor, an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number from the BSM; and based on matching the passenger name in the BSM with the passenger name in the flight manifest, performing, in the at least one of the at least one processor, a movement using the IATA license plate number. triggering a Security Screening Integration Assistant (SSIA) process that includes accessing and assembling security screening images and associated data captured during a first mode of dynamic security screening and communicating the assembled security screening images and associated data to an integrated security screening station; receiving, by at least one of the at least one processor, a security analysis response from the integrated security screening station; and causing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a printer device to print a marker configured to circumvent security screening, the marker including a result of the security analysis.

[0328] The security screening images and associated data may include three-dimensional representations of objects within the baggage items.

[0329] The security screening images and associated data may include tomogram data of the baggage items and the contents of the baggage items.

[0330] The BSM may be a non-terminal BSM, and the method may further include sorting the plurality of BSMs based on a parcel source indicator that indicates the BSM is a non-terminal BSM.

[0331] The method may further include, before printing the marker, accessing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a reservation system for the second travel mode to obtain updated reservation information, and the marker may further include the updated reservation information.

[0332] The integrated security screening station may be associated with a Customs and Border Patrol, Coast Guard, or border security screening checkpoint at a country's airports.

[0333] The method may further include receiving, by at least one of the at least one processor, information representing a scan of the origin hardcopy bag tag, which may include an IATA license plate barcode or a printed document, along with a portion of the printed text on the origin hardcopy bag tag, and causing, by the at least one of the at least one processor, in response to the received information, to display a response representing the results of the security analysis on a display screen of the scanning device.

[0334] According to one aspect of the disclosure, a system includes at least one processor and at least one non-transitory tangible memory communicatively coupled to the at least one processor and storing at least one instruction, the at least one processor executing the at least one instruction to obtain a Baggage Source Message (BSM) associated with an arrival of a passenger baggage item, the BSM including movement data for a first mode of movement of the baggage item by an air carrier; matching a passenger name of the passenger in the BSM with a passenger name in a flight manifest; extracting an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number from the BSM; and matching the passenger name in the BSM with the passenger name in the flight manifest. and based on the IATA license plate number, trigger a Security Screening Integration Assistant (SSIA) process that includes accessing and assembling security screening images and related data captured during a first mode of mobile security screening using the IATA license plate number, communicating the assembled security screening images and related data to an integrated security screening station, receiving a security analysis response from the integrated security screening station, and causing a printer device to print a marker configured to circumvent security screening, the marker including a result of the security analysis.

[0335] The security screening images and associated data may include three-dimensional representations of objects within the baggage items.

[0336] The security screening images and associated data may include tomogram data of the baggage items and the contents of the baggage items.

[0337] The BSM may be a terminal BSM, and at least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to sort the plurality of BSMs based on a parcel source indicator that indicates the BSM is a non-terminal BSM.

[0338] At least one processor of the system may further execute at least one instruction to access a reservation system of the second travel mode to obtain updated reservation information before printing the marker, and the marker may further include the updated reservation information.

[0339] The integrated security screening station may be associated with a Customs and Border Patrol, Coast Guard, or border security screening checkpoint at a country's airports.

[0340] At least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to receive information representing a scan of the origin hardcopy bag tag, which may include an IATA license plate barcode or a printed document, along with a portion of the printed text on the origin hardcopy bag tag, and, in response to the received information, cause a display screen of the scanning device to display a response representing the results of the security analysis.

[0341] According to one aspect of the disclosure, a non-transitory computer-readable medium having stored thereon instructions, which when executed by at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to perform a method including: obtaining, by at least one of the at least one processor, a Baggage Source Message (BSM) associated with an arrival of a passenger baggage item, the BSM may include movement data for a first mode of movement of the baggage item by an air carrier; matching, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger name of the passenger in the received BSM with a passenger name in a flight manifest; extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number from the BSM; and performing a process based on the matching of the passenger name in the BSM with the passenger name in the flight manifest. triggering, in at least one of the processors, a Security Screening Integration Assistant (SSIA) process that includes accessing and assembling security screening images and associated data captured during a first mode of mobile security screening using the IATA license plate number and communicating the assembled security screening images and associated data to an integrated security screening station; receiving, by at least one of the at least one processor, a security analysis response from the integrated security screening station; and causing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a printer device to print a marker configured to circumvent security screening, the marker including a result of the security analysis.

[0342] For methods performed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the security screening images and associated data may include three-dimensional representations of objects within the baggage items.

[0343] For methods performed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the security screening images and associated data may include tomogram data of the baggage items and contents of the baggage items.

[0344] For a method executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the BSM may be a non-terminal BSM, and the method may further include sorting the plurality of BSMs based on a parcel source indicator that indicates the BSM is a non-terminal BSM.

[0345] With respect to methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the method may further include, before printing the marker, accessing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a reservation system for the second travel mode to obtain updated reservation information, and the marker may further include the updated reservation information.

[0346] With respect to methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the integrated security screening station may be associated with a Customs and Border Protection, Coast Guard, or border security screening checkpoint at a national airport.

[0347] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the method may further include receiving, by at least one of the at least one processor, information representative of a scan of the origin hard-copy bag tag, which may include an IATA license plate barcode or a printed document, along with a portion of the printed text on the origin hard-copy bag tag, and causing, by the at least one of the at least one processor, in response to the received information, to display a response representative of the results of the security analysis on a display screen of the scanning device.

[0348] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a method includes: matching, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger name of a passenger in a Baggage Source Message (BSM) with a passenger name in a manifest, the BSM including movement data of a first movement mode of the passenger's baggage item on an air carrier; extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number of the baggage item from the BSM; and, by at least one of the at least one processor, using the IATA license plate number to identify a security screen captured during the first movement security screening mode of the baggage item. accessing the screening image and associated data; displaying, by at least one of the at least one processor, a graphical user interface (GUI) on a display device to analyze the screening image and associated data; and obtaining, by at least one of the at least one processor via the scanning device, a mark representative of an analysis result in response to scanning of an IATA license plate barcode affixed to the baggage item, wherein the analysis result represents one of security compliance of the baggage item to cross a border or transition to a second mode of travel and non-security compliance of the baggage item.

[0349] The method may further include receiving, by at least one of the at least one processor via the GUI, a country of departure; receiving, by at least one of the at least one processor via the GUI, a selection of a type of second travel mode; loading training images of objects; performing object detection based on the training images of objects by at least one of the at least one processor; identifying, by the at least one of the at least one processor based on a regulation or rule associated with the second travel mode, whether the object detected in the baggage item is one of a plurality of possible prohibited objects; and displaying an indication of the identification of the object on a display based on the identification of the object as one of the plurality of possible prohibited objects.

[0350] Possible prohibited objects may include weapons, bottles of alcohol, irons, and power strips.

[0351] The security screening images and associated data may include three-dimensional representations of objects within the baggage items.

[0352] The security screening images and associated data may include tomogram data of the baggage items and the contents of the baggage items.

[0353] The second mode of travel may include one of a cruise ship, a train, a bus, a ferry, an air carrier, or an accommodation.

[0354] The BSM may be a non-terminal BSM, and the method may further include sorting the plurality of BSMs based on a parcel source indicator that indicates the BSM is a terminal BSM.

[0355] The method may further include causing, by at least one of the at least one processor, the printer device to print a marker configured to circumvent security screening for the second mode of travel, wherein the marker may include results of the security analysis.

[0356] The method may further include, before printing the marker, accessing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a reservation system for the second travel mode to obtain updated reservation information, and the marker may include the updated reservation information.

[0357] According to one aspect of the disclosure, a system includes at least one processor and at least one non-transitory tangible memory communicatively coupled to the at least one processor and storing at least one instruction, the at least one processor executing the at least one instruction to: match a passenger name of a passenger in a Baggage Source Message (BSM) with a passenger name in a manifest, the BSM including movement data for a first mode of movement of the passenger's baggage item on an air carrier; extract an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number from the BSM for the passenger's baggage item; and perform a first movement security screening of the baggage item using the IATA license plate number. and (b) displaying a graphical user interface (GUI) on a display device to analyze the screening images and associated data; and (c) obtaining, via a scanning device, a mark representing an analysis result in response to scanning an IATA license plate barcode affixed to the baggage item, the analysis result representing one of security compliance of the baggage item for crossing a border or transitioning to a second mode of travel and non-security compliance of the baggage item for crossing a border or transitioning to a second mode of travel.

[0358] At least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to receive, via the GUI, a country of departure; receive, via the GUI, a selection of a type of second travel mode; load training images of objects; perform object detection based on the training images of objects; identify whether an object detected within a baggage item is one of a plurality of possible prohibited objects based on a regulation or rule associated with the second travel mode; and display an indication of the identification of the object on a display based on identifying the object as one of the plurality of possible prohibited objects.

[0359] Possible prohibited objects may include weapons, bottles of alcohol, irons, and power strips.

[0360] The security screening images and associated data may include three-dimensional representations of objects within the baggage items.

[0361] The security screening images and associated data may include tomogram data of the baggage items and the contents of the baggage items.

[0362] The second mode of travel may include one of a cruise ship, a train, a bus, a ferry, an air carrier, or an accommodation.

[0363] The BSM may be a non-terminal BSM, and at least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to sort the plurality of BSMs based on a parcel source indicator that indicates the BSM is a terminal BSM.

[0364] At least one processor of the system may be further configured to execute at least one instruction to cause the printer device to print a marker configured to circumvent security screening for the second mode of movement, the marker may include results of the security analysis.

[0365] At least one processor of the system may further execute at least one instruction to access a reservation system of the second travel mode to obtain updated reservation information before printing the marker, and the marker may include the updated reservation information.

[0366] According to one aspect of the disclosure, a non-transitory computer-readable medium having stored thereon instructions, which when executed by at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to perform a method including: matching, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger name of a passenger in a Baggage Source Message (BSM) with a passenger name in a manifest, the BSM including movement data for a first mode of movement of the passenger's baggage item on an air carrier; extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number of the baggage item from the BSM; and determining, by at least one of the at least one processor, a first mode of movement of the baggage item using the IATA license plate number. The method includes accessing security screening images and associated data captured during one travel security screening mode; displaying, by at least one of the at least one processor, a graphical user interface (GUI) on a display device to analyze the screening images and associated data; and obtaining, by at least one of the at least one processor via a scanning device, a mark representative of an analysis result in response to scanning an IATA license plate barcode affixed to the baggage item, wherein the analysis result represents one of security compliance of the baggage item to cross a border or transition to a second travel mode and non-security compliance of the baggage item.

[0367] For a method executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the method may further include receiving, by at least one of the at least one processor via the GUI, a country of departure; receiving, by at least one of the at least one processor via the GUI, a selection of a type of second travel mode; loading training images of objects; performing object detection based on the training images of objects by at least one of the at least one processor; identifying, by at least one of the at least one processor based on a regulation or rule associated with the second travel mode, whether the object detected in the baggage item is one of a plurality of possible prohibited objects; and displaying an indication of the identification of the object on a display based on the identification of the object as one of the plurality of possible prohibited objects.

[0368] For a method executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the plurality of possible prohibited objects may include a weapon, a bottle of alcohol, an iron, and a power strip.

[0369] For methods performed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the security screening images and associated data may include three-dimensional representations of objects within the baggage items.

[0370] For methods performed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the security screening images and associated data may include tomogram data of the baggage items and contents of the baggage items.

[0371] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the second mode of travel may include one of a cruise ship, a train, a bus, a ferry, an airline carrier, or an accommodation facility.

[0372] For a method executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the BSM may be a non-terminal BSM, and the method may further include sorting the plurality of BSMs based on a parcel source indicator that indicates the BSM is a terminal BSM.

[0373] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the method may further include causing, by at least one of the at least one processor, the printer device to print a marker configured to circumvent security screening for the second mode of movement, wherein the marker may include results of the security analysis.

[0374] For methods executed in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the method may further include, before printing the marker, accessing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a reservation system for the second travel mode to obtain updated reservation information, and the marker may include the updated reservation information.

[0375] For a more complete understanding of the present disclosure, please refer to the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0376] [Figure 1A] 1 illustrates a block diagram of a system for creating at least one baggage manifest triggered by a Termination B type message, according to one embodiment. [Figure 1B] 1 illustrates a block diagram of a system for checking in passengers for a return travel leg, according to one embodiment. [Figure 1C] 1 illustrates a block diagram of a system for checking in passenger luggage for a return leg of travel after disembarking from accommodation, according to one embodiment. [Figure 1D] 1 illustrates a block diagram of a system for creating at least one baggage manifest triggered by a non-terminal B-type message, according to one embodiment. [Figure 2A] FIG. 1 shows a partial view of a conventional airline bag tag of the prior art. [Figure 2B] 1 shows a conventional airline bag tag marker of the prior art. [Figure 2C] An example of attaching a bag tag marker to a passenger's luggage is shown. [Figure 2D] FIG. 1 shows a partial view of another conventional airline bag tag of the prior art. [Figure 3A] 1 illustrates a scanner according to one embodiment. [Figure 3B] 1 illustrates an electronic capture device capturing an image of an origin hardcopy bag tag, according to one embodiment. [Figure 3C] 1 illustrates an electronic capture device capturing an image of an origin hardcopy bag tag, according to one embodiment. [Figure 3D] 1 illustrates an electronic capture device capturing an image of a printed document having at least a portion of passenger information on an origin hardcopy bag tag, according to one embodiment. [Figure 3E] 1 illustrates an electronic capture device with a displayed message, according to one embodiment. [Figure 4A] 1 illustrates a block diagram of a programming module for checking in baggage items or baggage items and passengers using origin bag tag identifiers for a return flight and generating a manifest for boarding a travel segment, according to one embodiment. [Figure 4B] 1 illustrates a block diagram of a programming module for generating a manifest for checking in baggage items or baggage items and passengers and boarding a travel segment using digitized origin passenger information associated with a first mode travel carrier on an origin hard copy printed bag tag, according to one embodiment. [Figure 4C] 1 illustrates a block diagram of programming modules for checking in passenger baggage, generating a manifest for boarding a travel segment, and generating an extended B-type message, according to one embodiment. [Figure 5] 1 illustrates a flowchart of a method for checking in a baggage item, a passenger, or a passenger and a baggage item, according to one embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of programming modules for generating a master inventory, according to one embodiment. [Figure 7] 1 illustrates a computing system according to one embodiment. [Figure 8A] 1 illustrates a flowchart of a method for checking in luggage for a guest leaving a lodging facility, according to one embodiment. [Figure 8B] 1 illustrates a flowchart of a method for checking in baggage items or baggage items and passengers leaving a lodging facility, according to one embodiment. [Figure 9A] 1 illustrates a flowchart of a method for merging passenger manifest and accommodation information, according to one embodiment. [Figure 9B] 1 illustrates a flowchart of a method for merging passenger manifest and accommodation information, according to one embodiment. [Figure 9C] 1 illustrates a flowchart of a method for initiating an extended B-type message according to one embodiment. [Figure 9D] 1 illustrates a method for generating a generic B-type message for a passenger's return route, according to one embodiment. [Figure 10A] 1 illustrates a flowchart of a method for generating return flight information from a passenger name record (PNR) using a PNR number captured from scanned data, according to one embodiment. [Figure 10B] 1 illustrates a flowchart of a method for generating return flight information from a PNR using a PNR number captured from imaged data, according to one embodiment. [Figure 11] 1 illustrates a flowchart of a method for creating a Digital Personal Information (DPI) data record according to one embodiment. [Figure 12A] 1 illustrates a flowchart of a method for performing image processing of image data associated with an origin hardcopy bag tag or printed certificate, according to one embodiment. [Figure 12B]1 illustrates a flowchart of a method for performing image processing of image data associated with an origin hardcopy bag tag or printed certificate, according to one embodiment. [Figure 12C] 1 illustrates a flowchart of a method for performing image processing of image data associated with an origin hardcopy bag tag or printed certificate, according to one embodiment. [Figure 13] 1 illustrates a flowchart of a method for forming a machine-encoded text sequence of an IATA license plate, according to one embodiment. [Figure 14A] 1 shows a conventional Baggage Source Message (BSM) for an airline carrier. [Figure 14B] 1 illustrates a simulated BSM according to one embodiment. [Figure 14C] 1 illustrates an extended (generic) B-type message for multi-modal travel and overnight stays and recycling of origin bag tags, according to one embodiment. [Figure 14D] 1 illustrates an extended (generic) B-type message for a return flight according to one embodiment. [Figure 14E] 1 illustrates an extended (generic) B-type message for multi-modal travel and accommodation for an originating flight, according to one embodiment. [Figure 15] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a process for generating a baggage authentication indicia to avoid additional baggage screening or an indication that screening is complete, according to one embodiment. [Figure 16] 1 illustrates a Security Screening Integrated Assistant (SSIA) system, according to one embodiment. [Figure 17A] 1 illustrates a graphical user interface (GUI) for retrieving at least one security screening image, according to one embodiment. [Figure 17B] 17B illustrates the GUI of FIG. 17A for screening at least one security screening image, according to one embodiment. [Figure 17C]17B illustrates the GUI of FIG. 17A for screening at least one security screening image with a screener, according to one embodiment. [Figure 18A] 10 shows a flowchart of a method for second mode movement screening according to one embodiment. [Figure 18B] 10 shows a flowchart of a method for second mode movement screening according to one embodiment. [Figure 19] 1 shows a flowchart of a method for detecting the presence of a possible prohibited object, according to one embodiment. [Figure 20] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of a programming module for analyzing security screening images, according to one embodiment. [Figure 21] 1 illustrates a conceptual messaging graphic user interface on a mobile phone conveying the passenger's luggage movement process. [Figure 22] 1 illustrates a flowchart of a method for calculating bag fees, according to one embodiment. [Figure 23] 1 illustrates a flowchart of a method for checking in a baggage item when a bag tag and / or marker is missing, according to one embodiment. [Figure 24] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of a Baggage Brain (LIB) programming module according to one embodiment. [Figure 25] 1 illustrates a graphical user interface on a mobile communication device that captures passenger identification, according to one embodiment. [Figure 26A] 1 illustrates a method of file handling for an integrated security screening process for baggage items that need to be processed through a security screening station, according to one embodiment. [Figure 26B] 1 illustrates a method for baggage item status reporting and handling for an integrated security screening process for baggage items after they have been processed at a security screening station, according to one embodiment. [Figure 27]1 illustrates a smart luggage moving system for multi-modal travel and accommodation according to one embodiment. [Figure 28] 1 illustrates a flowchart of a method for checking in passenger baggage according to one embodiment. [Figure 29] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of linking multi-modal travel and lodging data to enhanced data according to one embodiment. [Figure 30] 1 illustrates a block diagram of linking originating flight multi-modal travel and lodging data to extended data according to one embodiment. [Figure 31] 1 illustrates a system for digitizing baggage storage and baggage check-in according to one embodiment. [Figure 32] 1 illustrates an example of a confirmed itinerary for an airline flight according to one embodiment. [Figure 33] 1 illustrates a flowchart of a method for generating a simulated package source message, according to one embodiment. [Figure 34] 1 illustrates a method for recording a passenger itinerary according to one embodiment. [Figure 35] 1 illustrates a flowchart of a process for tracking baggage items prior to loading the baggage items onto an aircraft, according to one embodiment. [Figure 36] 1 illustrates a mobile communication device displaying a FIND MY application, according to one embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0377] Embodiments are described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to designate similar or equivalent elements. The drawings are not drawn to scale and are provided merely to illustrate aspects disclosed herein. Certain disclosed aspects are described below with reference to non-limiting example applications for illustration. It should be understood that numerous specific details, relationships, and methods are described to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments disclosed herein. However, one skilled in the art will readily recognize that the disclosed embodiments can be practiced without one or more of the specific details or with other methods. In other instances, well-known structures or operations have not been shown in detail to avoid obscuring aspects disclosed herein. The embodiments are not limited by the illustrated order of acts or events, as some acts may occur in different orders and / or concurrently with other acts or events. Furthermore, not all illustrated acts or events are required to implement a methodology in accordance with an embodiment.

[0378] Notwithstanding that the numerical ranges and parameters setting forth broad ranges are approximations, the numerical values ​​set forth in the specific, non-limiting examples are reported as precisely as possible. However, any numerical value inherently contains certain errors necessarily resulting from the standard deviation found in their respective testing measurements. Moreover, all ranges disclosed herein should be understood to encompass any and all subranges subsumed therein. For example, a range "less than 10" can include any and all subranges between (and including) a minimum value of zero and a maximum value of 10, i.e., any and all subranges having a minimum value of zero or more and a maximum value of 10 or less, e.g., 1 to 4.

[0379] Package handling and delivery Providing a seamless and nearly error-free experience for handling and transporting baggage items as passengers travel along their itinerary provides passengers with an enjoyable and comfortable travel experience. Passengers know their destination, but their baggage items do not. Baggage items are physically handled and handed over from passengers to airline personnel with the 10-digit license plate attached. Furthermore, the original 10-digit IATA license plate may expire or be removed by the airport infrastructure before the passenger and their baggage need to be checked in for their return flight.

[0380] Beyond the airport The airline's infrastructure can generate a B-type message that is a Destination B-type message or a Destination Baggage Source Message (BSM), which can specify the destination airport and city where handling and movement of the baggage item will terminate, or another IATA-conformant message that specifies the destination airport and city where handling and movement of the baggage item will terminate, as described in IATA BSM "Recommended Practice 1745 Baggage Information Messages," Passenger Services Resolution Manual, June 2010, 30th Edition, pp. 1110-1205, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. The IATA B-type message may include the 10-digit IATA license plate number and other information that associates the baggage item with the passenger.

[0381] The Departure Control System (DCS) controls various airline operations, including checking in baggage (i.e., baggage items) at the airport, generating passenger bag tag identifiers (BTIDs), and formatting data for printing bag tags. Bag tags are formatted based on regulations issued by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and include, for example, a 10-digit license plate. Typically, one or more IATA Type B messages are created that contain the 10-digit license plate and flight information.

[0382] What has been thought of as trash (i.e., discarded airline bag tags) is actually the missing link to cost-effective and time-efficient handling of luggage by large accommodation facilities such as, by way of non-limiting example, resorts and cruise lines.

[0383] As used herein, "positive passenger baggage matching" refers to international regulations used to determine whether a passenger's checked-in baggage boarded an aircraft for the flight. If the passenger is determined not to have boarded the flight, the passenger's baggage is removed from the aircraft. In the United States, Title 49 of the United States Code (USC) Section 44901 contains similar requirements. As can be seen, the "litter" at the end of a passenger's journey when they arrive at their destination holds valuable security information for lodging facilities such as resorts and cruise ships, as well as other modes of travel or vehicles following the airline flight.

[0384] Typically, passengers are prompted to remove their printed bag tags after collecting their luggage from the carousel at their destination. However, the original printed bag tags contain useful information, and instead of discarding the original printed bag tags, they can be used 1) as an alternative to printing and / or attaching temporary valet tags, and 2) for autonomous data entry and retrieval, freeing passengers or other employees from retrieving passenger personal information and return flight information.

[0385] Passenger luggage may be tagged with an adhesive or bingo marker from the airline carrier, which may also include an IATA license plate barcode. This marker may be placed anywhere on the luggage and may be used as a temporary valet tag or a replacement for printing and / or attaching a lost IATA bag tag. For example, an airline's IATA bag tag may be damaged or removed as a result of transportation through the airline's baggage handling system. Thus, airline baggage markers may be used in the processes described herein.

[0386] In some examples, airline IATA bag tags or other special-purpose bag tags may include a printed IATA license plate and / or a radio frequency identifier (RFID) that can be read by an RFID reader. However, RFID technology is only used in approximately 10% of cases and is not widely available today. The systems and methods described herein may use RFID that is part of the bag tag, for example, particularly when, by way of non-limiting example, the originally printed bag tag is damaged or otherwise unscannable with a barcode scanner. RFID is used because scanning a 10-digit license plate can be difficult for scanners throughout an airline's baggage handling system because the printed text may be damaged or the attached bag tag may be in a position that prevents barcode capture. The systems described herein can acquire the 10-digit license plate using an RFID reader in parallel with a barcode scanner or as needed.

[0387] In addition to using original IATA bag tags that have not been discarded as a replacement for valet tags, IATA bag tags can be used to automate the process so that it is less prone to data entry errors, less burdensome for passengers, time-saving and cost-effective.

[0388] Additionally, what was once considered trash may be converted into a smart bag tag in a non-airline infrastructure that holds passenger information and return flight information for transporting the passenger's baggage to the passenger's room or guest room at the passenger's accommodation, including a mechanism for remote check-in of the baggage item without the passenger needing to be present when the return flight bag tag is printed. The smart bag tag links the IATA license plate to the stored data for the return flight and a conduit for checking in the baggage item.

[0389] The system described herein employs a parallel method for acquiring baggage identifiable information to accommodate scenarios in which the IATA bag tag is damaged or lost, such that the 10-digit license plate number can be acquired without passenger or other employee input. For example, all passenger information, and particularly return flight information, can be acquired by scanning or imaging a non-discarded originating airline IATA bag tag (sometimes referred to herein as an “originating hardcopy bag tag”) and autonomously retrieving the passenger record and return flight information, e.g., for remote check-in of the baggage item and / or passenger for return home via a return flight. However, personally identifiable information (PII) can remain confidential and secure. The non-discarded originating printed IATA bag tag can be used as a machine-readable document to locate and track the baggage item through a smart baggage movement system independent of the airline infrastructure for part of the return journey home for multi-modal travel prior to the return flight.

[0390] Scanning of undiscarded bag tags may include scanning dockside at the accommodation facility such as a cruise line, scanning at the destination airport or intermediate mobile carrier upon arrival, scanning at any accommodation facility such as a hotel resort, and / or scanning at any location between the destination airport or intermediate mobile carrier and the accommodation facility.

[0391] In one or more embodiments, scanning all non-discarded bag tags may include scanning non-discarded bag tags at any mode of travel station before the baggage items are loaded onto a transportation vehicle (i.e., a van, train, bus, plane, or ferry).

[0392] Imaging of non-discarded bag tags may include imaging after the originating hard copy bag tag is printed, imaging dockside at the accommodation facility such as a cruise line, imaging at the destination airport or intermediate mobile carrier upon arrival, imaging at any accommodation facility such as a hotel resort, and / or imaging at any location between the destination airport or intermediate mobile carrier and the accommodation facility. Imaging may also include imaging a printed document having at least some of the information printed on the originating hard copy bag tag. This information may include BSM data or B-type message data, where the B-type message includes the PNR number.

[0393] In one or more embodiments, an image of a printed origin hardcopy bag tag may be captured having printed origin passenger information associated with the first mode mobile carrier on the origin hardcopy bag tag. The image may be captured any time after the origin hardcopy bag tag is printed, and the image may be acquired or captured by an imaging device, such as a smart communication device. The origin hardcopy bag tag may be printed using IATA guidelines for barcodes and 10-digit license plates, as well as other flight information. However, airlines may add other passenger / airline information to the bag tag template at the airline's discretion.

[0394] The original printed / paper bag tag from the first mode mobile carrier (e.g., airline) carries valuable information that can be used to automate the process for checking in passengers and / or baggage for the return travel leg by the first mode mobile carrier and / or to create a passenger record for an inventory to be used by a lodging facility. Instead of removing the original printed bag tag after arriving at a destination point associated with a lodging facility, the code embedded in the license plate on the original printed bag tag can be electronically captured, digitized, and used to match personal information, such as the passenger's name, associated with the passenger from the first mode mobile carrier with the passenger's name used or registered by the lodging facility or other onward travel vehicle.

[0395] Constructing a baggage or passenger manifest using passenger name record (PNR) numbers, passenger names, and / or IATA 10-digit license plates stores PII in a secure location without the need to transfer or access such information between entities other than what is visible to the naked eye, thereby maintaining the security of the PII.

[0396] In one or more embodiments, after the original bag tag is printed, the passenger information text associated with the first mode mobile carrier printed on the bag tag may be captured by an imaging device to capture the passenger's name without additional personal information or directly from the printed bag tag without PII associated with the passenger from the first mode mobile carrier. The printed text may be optically recognized and converted into machine-encoded text searchable to identify the airline code or airline name, passenger name record (PNR) number, passenger name, and / or IATA 10-digit license plate number.

[0397] Additionally, the license plate on the original printed bag tag (sometimes referred to herein as the "origin hard copy bag tag") can be used to autonomously capture the passenger's return flight information without the need for the passenger or lodging facility employee to manually enter the return flight itinerary information for the baggage item, or for both the baggage item and the passenger. For example, this can be accomplished by using the original printed bag tag from an airline carrier where the passenger is not present.

[0398] Additionally, the specific passenger / airline information on the originating hard copy bag tag can be used to autonomously retrieve return flight information for the baggage item or for both the passenger and baggage item without the need for the passenger or accommodation employee to manually enter the return flight itinerary information.

[0399] Integrated Security Screening Other travel modes (i.e., moving vehicles) may screen baggage items boarding trains, buses, or cruise ships, or entering lodging, using screening technology that is less stringent than, different from, or of the same quality as the screening required by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for travel by air carriers. High-tech security screening images for travel by air carriers, as regulated by the TSA, can be used to reduce the number of screenings of baggage items by other travel modes when there is a direct connection from a passenger departing an air carrier (first travel mode) and beginning the next leg of travel on a second travel mode (i.e., second travel vehicle), or screening by a bus, train, cruise ship, another air carrier, lodging / resort, or government agency. These security screening images required by the TSA can be shared for analysis in accordance with regulations associated with either the other travel or screening mode without reducing the effectiveness of the screening process. To maintain the integrity of the image-based travel mode analysis, correspondingly tagged baggage items remain in trusted custody until custody is transferred to the next moving vehicle (i.e., bus, train, cruise ship, secondary air carrier, or lodging / resort) and / or the next government agency for a border entry. Past problems can be solved by current methods and systems by using the IATA license plate and / or linked PNR number and / or passenger name to capture security images and data of the contents of the baggage item to expedite the processing of the baggage item through a security screening checkpoint at a customs or border crossing, without the need to transfer or access other PII associated with the passenger. The same IATA license plate and / or linked PNR number and / or passenger name can be used to construct manifests of other vehicles of travel and baggage manifests for handling and delivery of the baggage item, regardless of their owners.

[0400] As used herein, the terms "mode of travel" and "mode of transportation" may be used interchangeably. As used herein, the terms "mode of travel" and "mobile vehicle" may be used interchangeably. However, "mode of travel" and "mobile vehicle" may also include lodging facilities and resorts.

[0401] Although the description herein describes U.S. government regulatory agencies, other countries, or groups of countries bound by treaty, may also provide regulations to be followed for transportation safety that require security screening of traveling vehicles, other destinations, or baggage items entering the country.

[0402] The processes and systems described herein for one-way travel also apply to reverse travel to return passengers to their homes.

[0403] FIG. 1A illustrates at least one baggage manifest 121 that may be triggered by a Termination B type message, in accordance with one or more embodiments. 1 …121 x 1B illustrates a block diagram of a system 100 for creating a terminal B-type message. The system 100 may facilitate the handling of baggage items, with or without a passenger, from a mobile carrier facility, such as an airport, to an accommodation facility 126 (FIG. 1B) or to a next mobile vehicle. A terminal B-type message is a B-type message that includes an IATA license plate and / or passenger name record (PNR) number.

[0404] In one or more embodiments, the system 100 may include a server 148. The system 100 may include a baggage manifest 121 for multiple accommodations local to a destination point (DP) 107, as shown and described below in connection with FIG. 1 …121 x Parallel streams of data can be used to create and deliver baggage items to and from a mobile carrier, such as a cruise ship, hotel, resort, train mobile carrier, bus mobile carrier, or rental car company. In one or more embodiments, the baggage items may be delivered to another designated address, such as a home address, a work address, or a designated address.

[0405] Each baggage item record file in the baggage manifest is an Electronic Baggage Brain (LIB) 2450 that is accessible by scanning the origin hard copy bag tag after leaving the airline or airport infrastructure, or after accessing the baggage manifest with a computing device, among other things. The baggage manifest may be stored on the server 148 or on a memory device connected to the server or computing device. The baggage manifest 121 1 …121 x The baggage manifest record within the airport may include a baggage item brain programming module 2400 (FIG. 24), which, when executed, generates an electronic baggage item brain to identify where the baggage item needs to be delivered or cleared without the owner needing to be present. The LIB programming module 2400 is described in more detail in connection with FIG. 24. The LIB programming module 2400 may be an example of turning a paper IATA bag into a smart bag tag. However, if the originating IATA bag tag is lost or damaged, the LIB programming module 2400 or LIB 2450 can make a bingo marker or other marker smart by linking a barcode or quick response (QR) code to stored baggage data. Additionally, any marker created or affixed to a baggage item with a unique identifier tied to an originating hard-copy bag tag can be made smart by linking the unique identifier to stored baggage data outside of the airport infrastructure.

[0406] In one or more embodiments, the 10-digit IATA license plate can be the primary key or link index key for determining routing and delivery data for a baggage item without the passenger having to be present to check in the baggage item for its return flight or another leg of travel with the passenger. Each baggage item record can link the passenger's travel itinerary to the baggage item, so that the baggage item can move periodically, seamlessly, independently, and in parallel along its owner's travel itinerary.

[0407] The server 148 may include programming modules 149. One or more of the programming modules 149 may include software, hardware, firmware, or a combination of software, hardware, and firmware.

[0408] In one or more embodiments, the server 148 may communicate with the passenger's mobile communication device 15 and the mobile information system 108. The mobile information system 108 is described in more detail in connection with FIG. 1B. In one or more embodiments, the server 148 may communicate with the mobile communication device 15 to receive the originating hard copy bag tag or a printed certificate having at least some of the information printed on the originating hard copy bag tag, as described in more detail in connection with FIG. 1B.

[0409] In one or more embodiments, an image of the data printed on the e-paper can be taken using e-ink displayed on the RFID device or RFID bag tag display device. The layout format of the bag tag or BSM data placed on the RFID display may vary from carrier to carrier. In this arrangement, the image data can be converted into machine-encoded text.

[0410] Generating a BSM The DCS can initiate the process of creating the data used to print the origin hard copy bag tag when a passenger checks in for a flight. This may occur at the check-in window. In some cases, the check-in window is 24 hours before flight time. However, not all passengers check in early. As a result, the arrival of BSMs in the system 100 can vary.

[0411] For airline mobile carriers, IATA bag tags include bag tags with a standardized series of numbers or bar codes to identify baggage items and match baggage items to passengers. If a passenger does not board a flight, the passenger's baggage items may not be loaded onto the aircraft even if they are checked in. In some cases, the baggage items may be lost. In such cases, the baggage handling system generates a corresponding Type B message.

[0412] As should be understood, BSM data can change after the BSM data is created, for example, as a result of normal operation of the mobile carrier, passenger changes, and / or inclement weather. Thus, the original BSM created at check-in may not be the same as the destination BSM transmitted to system 100. BSM data changes as baggage items move through the airport infrastructure.

[0413] Airport Terminal B Type Message Data The mobile information system 108 can generate a B-type message 152 when a baggage item (i.e., passenger baggage 138 in FIG. 1B ) is checked in for the passenger. The mobile information system 108 can include a flight manifest 151 stored in a database associated with an airline carrier's computer system, for example. The flight manifest is described in more detail in connection with FIG. 23 . A passenger may have more than one baggage item to check in. This process is essentially repeated for all baggage items checked in for the passenger. Data from the B-type message from the airport can be used on an ongoing basis outside the airport infrastructure to build a manifest for one or more of a second travel mode, a security integrated assistant, and / or baggage handling and delivery. The continuous use can be in the form of a unified B-type message format via generic B-type messaging communicated using Internet Protocol over the Internet or a web-based network.

[0414] As a non-limiting example, the B-type message may be a Baggage Source Message (BSM), as described in more detail with respect to FIG. 14A. For example, a printed origin hardcopy bag tag, as described with respect to FIG. 2A, may include various information contained in the BSM. A mobile information system 108 or other computer system associated with an airline carrier may communicate the terminating BSM to or through the destination / terminating airport. The baggage handling system may generate other B-type messages in accordance with standard operating procedures for baggage handling at airports. While this disclosure describes a terminating BSM, any other current or future terminating B-type message having a destination code, IATA license plate, passenger name, and PNR number may be used.

[0415] Mobile information system 108 may include a B-type message communicator 153 configured to communicate the destination BSM to server 148. In one or more embodiments, B-type message 152 and B-type message communicator 153 may be associated with a computer system or server system associated with an airline mobile carrier. In one or more embodiments, the B-type message may include other B-type messages, including BSMs created for baggage items checked in for an impending return flight. The B-type message may also include other messages indicating the status of the baggage items. The B-type messages may be retrieved by server 148 via an upload or download operation.

[0416] Server 148 may include programming instructions that, when executed, cause reception of a B-type message, such as a terminating BSM, by terminating B-type message receiver 158 of programming module 149. Terminating B-type message receiver 158 is a terminating BSM receiver. The terminating BSM may, for example, be for an air carrier and / or baggage handling system at an airport where a flight carrying a checked-in baggage item terminates at a final airport destination, at which the baggage item leaves the airport infrastructure. Terminated airport coding in a terminating BSM is described in connection with FIG. 14A.

[0417] Printed BSM image data The programming module 149 may include programming instructions that, when executed, cause the image data receiver 402B to receive image data, as described in more detail in connection with FIG. 4B. The image data is from the passenger's mobile communication device 15. Instead of the mobile communication device, another computing device associated with the passenger may be used. For example, the passenger may email the image data to themselves, for example, by logging in to a public computing device and sending the image data to the server 148.

[0418] Prior to travel, passengers may sign up for the baggage handling service using a personal computing device or mobile communication device 15. The system 100 may provide a registration graphical user interface that allows passengers to register for the service. Registration may include providing biometric information to confirm or verify the user / passenger's identity. The biometric information may be used to unlock passenger identifiable information, such as driver's license data and passport information, stored by the system 100.

[0419] The receiver 402B may include a network interface and may extract passenger information so that the baggage item images may be correlated with passenger records and / or baggage item records associated with the appropriate passenger.

[0420] The text on the originating hardcopy bag tag and / or printed document includes at least a portion of the BSM data. A passenger who has checked in and transferred custody to the airline or airport infrastructure can take an image of the printed BSM data and submit the printed BSM data as evidence that the passenger and baggage are checked in and boarding the flight for the first leg or first mode of travel. In one or more embodiments, the passenger can print the originating hardcopy bag tag at a kiosk. The passenger can take an image of the printed originating bag tag from the kiosk and / or a marker or receipt included on the end of the originating hardcopy bag tag or included in the boarding pass jacket or folder. In one or more embodiments, the marker or receipt may be texted or emailed to the passenger. The passenger can provide printed BSM data, such as an IATA license plate number (i.e., text, email, or image data), to system 100 to capture or recognize such information. As used herein, the terms “IATA license plate number” and “IATA license plate” may be used interchangeably.

[0421] In one or more embodiments, the image may initiate the creation of a manifest record in the baggage manifest for the particular passenger.

[0422] For example, a passenger may submit a photo of their IATA bag tag, which may include a 10-digit license plate, also in the BSM. This provides a link between the passenger and their baggage item via the 10-digit license plate. The BSM also includes a PNR number, which provides access to the passenger's return flight information. The PNR number may be a super PNR number and may provide information about accommodations, car rentals, and other travel information.

[0423] The BSM may be used to obtain a PNR number. The PNR number may then be used to obtain and verify passenger itinerary information for routing baggage items from the destination to the correct accommodation. Furthermore, the merged data from the passenger and the BSM from the airline mobile carrier may be used to verify baggage items and delivery instructions without the passenger's presence by using the electronic BSM and the originating hard copy bag tag.

[0424] As described in more detail in connection with Figures 2A and 3B-3C, the origin hardcopy bag tag may include the PNR number and the passenger's name. The printed text in the image can be converted into searchable machine-encoded text. The information in the image from the passenger and the information from the BSM can, for example, be correlated and verified to create a key fob from the origin hardcopy bag tag that can track the baggage item outside of the airport infrastructure until the baggage item is checked in for a return flight. Once the baggage item is checked in for a return flight, a new IATA license plate is assigned to the baggage item. The LIB 2450 is then updated to link the IATA license plate to delivery and collection locations and / or government security locations to the new printed IATA license plate.

[0425] Each Manifest MX may have some populated information associated with passengers (arrival clients) expected to arrive on a particular day to continue travel to or from a lodging facility. Each Manifest MX may be associated with a particular lodging facility, resort, or vehicle of travel. A Manifest MX may include an entry for an arrival client to deliver baggage to a home address or other designated address.

[0426] Security Screening Assistant Trigger - Next Moving Vehicle A destination B-type message with a matching passenger name can be used to trigger the Security Screening Integrated Assistant System 190 (FIG. 16) to expedite or avoid security screening of the next moving vehicle.

[0427] The inventors have determined that the IATA license plate captured for use as a link key to airline information for the passenger's return journey and to build a baggage manifest record can also be used to access security images and data previously captured by security screening devices used to clear baggage items for boarding on an air carrier.

[0428] After check-in and custody transfer, baggage items are sent through an automated conveyor system in the First Security Screening Machine System (FSSMS) 40 in the baggage handling area before being loaded into the aircraft's cargo hold. The initial screening process can be performed by large X-ray machines, as described in more detail in FIG. 16. These machines are designed to detect a variety of substances, including explosives and other contraband. Baggage is screened using a dual-energy X-ray system, which allows security personnel to distinguish between organic and inorganic materials based on their atomic number. This helps identify potentially dangerous materials. If the X-ray scan indicates anything suspicious, the bag is diverted for further inspection. This typically involves a physical inspection by trained security personnel and may also involve the use of more advanced scanning technology, such as a CT (Computer Tomography) scanner (i.e., CT imaging machines 45, 50), which can provide a more detailed 3D image of the bag's contents. In some cases, explosive trace detection (ETD) machines can also be used. These machines can detect traces of explosives on the outside of the bag or on items inside the bag. In one or more embodiments, screening can involve swabbing the bag or item and then analyzing the swab for any explosive residue.

[0429] Security images, such as 3D images, are stored in non-transitory tangible memory for security screening images and data 113. The FSSMS 40 may be performed by or for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) or another authorized contractor. However, the items allowed for check-in baggage items may differ from the baggage items allowed on board a cruise ship, the baggage items allowed at a resort, or the baggage items allowed in some countries.

[0430] The government agency that manages airline security screening is the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Cruise ship screening processes, on the other hand, may be regulated by the Coast Guard or the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) of DHS. DHS may allow cruise ship companies to have additional rules, provided they meet minimum government regulations. The TSA may also regulate baggage screening on trains and bus carriers in the rail system.

[0431] As a non-limiting example, the Security Screening Integrated Assistant (SSIA) system 190, described in connection with FIG. 16 , can be used to assist passengers in avoiding security screening independently performed by cruise ships, train stations, bus stations, resorts, or lodging facilities, allowing secure custody of baggage items from the cargo holds of air carriers so they can be transferred to trusted custody handlers to maintain the security integrity of the baggage items for their next mode of travel. This can reduce security screening line processing at cruise ships, train stations, bus stations, resorts, or lodging facilities. More importantly, reducing the processing of previously screened baggage items in trusted custody can limit the need to modify security screening algorithms to speed up processing lines or reduce the effectiveness of security screening due to long lines that cause passengers to miss connecting flights or other travel legs to clear customs.

[0432] The security screening trigger generator 170 can, for example, identify baggage items that need to undergo security screening for the next moving vehicle based on a match between passengers in the manifest and the destination BSM. The security screening trigger generator 170 can, for example, generate a trigger to expedite the processing of image and data files from the originating air carrier's FSSMS 40 before the baggage items are unloaded from the air carrier's cargo hold. This can save valuable machine resources by avoiding the need to unnecessarily re-image baggage items that already have TSA-quality images that have useful information for the next moving vehicle.

[0433] The system 100 generates a baggage manifest 121 for each accommodation based on information from the passenger correlated with the received destination BSM associated with the travel information system 108. 1 …121 x The baggage manifest 121 may be configured to build a 1 …121 x may identify handling and delivery instructions for baggage items arriving at a mobile carrier, such as an airline mobile carrier, or being picked up at a destination point and delivered to an accommodation 126 (FIG. 1B), such as a cruise ship, hotel, or resort. 1 …121 x The baggage manifest record may identify handling and delivery instructions for the baggage item's round-trip experience, including any security clearance points mandated by a government agency (i.e., Customs and Border Patrol or Coast Guard) or entity. The baggage manifest record may indicate baggage fees or baggage fee exemptions associated with the air carrier for the specified return flight. The baggage manifest may include a LIB2450 for each baggage item in a specific moving vehicle, or a general manifest for home address or designated address delivery.

[0434] Airport Terminal B Type Message Processing System 100 may include a non-transitory tangible memory device 162 for storing received B-type messages (i.e., destination BSMs). Programming module 149 may include a B-type message receiver 158 and a B-type message processing module 160. Each received B-type message may be processed by B-type message processing module 160. B-type message processing module 160 may include programming instructions that, when executed, cause B-type message sorter 164 to sort the B-type messages and separate the destination BSMs. Sorting may include sorting by one or more of destination location or airport location code, day, arrival time, or travel carrier. This may allow resource scheduling for handling baggage volumes to be established so that the baggage item's journey experience is on schedule and accurate according to the baggage item's electronic brain.

[0435] Type B message processing module 160 may include one or more message sorters 164. Message sorter 164 may sort Type B messages to find Type B messages with matching IATA license plates that are configured to terminate at a destination airport on any given day or time, and may build a manifest of the baggage items of passengers that terminate at the destination airport and use system 100 for baggage handling and delivery and / or security clearance handling.

[0436] In one or more embodiments, an item of baggage arriving at an airport may be required to undergo security screening, such as for border control. In another example, an item of baggage arriving at an airport may be required to undergo security screening for one of a lodging facility or another moving vehicle.

[0437] Processing of terminating BSM or B-type messages is described in more detail with respect to Figure 14A. B-type messages, such as BSMs, may include a package source indicator that indicates terminating and non-terminating BSMs. A non-terminating BSM or B-type message may be one of local, transfer, and remote, as described with respect to Figure 14A.

[0438] For example, system 100 can filter Type B messages related to passengers expected to arrive on a particular day. However, if a passenger changes their reservation to arrive earlier than originally intended, an image of the originating hard copy bag tag can alert system 100 to such a change when processing a destination Type B message by Type B message processing module 160. Manifest MX may not be updated with new information in time for processing. System 100 can be configured to generate baggage manifest records and update manifests from lodging, homecoming, or other moving vehicles even with outdated or incomplete information in manifest MX.

[0439] As a non-limiting example, system 100 may include a programming module 149 that may include programming instructions that, when executed, may be configured to receive B-type messages from each airport and begin sorting and matching from the received B-type messages according to the airport's schedule and hours of operation.

[0440] The B-type message processing module 160, when executed, may include programming instructions that cause the B-type message matcher 166 to match the passenger name (PN) in the destination BSM with the name of the arriving client in the manifest file. The passenger information in the B-type message may be matched with pre-loaded information in one manifest MX for accommodation, home, or transfer vehicle, respectively. For example, some baggage items may need to be delivered to a train station, bus station, or home.

[0441] The destination BSM includes various movement data for the airline carrier for a first mode of movement of the checked baggage item. The manifest MX may have partial data. Thus, in one or more embodiments, matching by the B-type message matcher 166 may include programming instructions that, when executed, can match the passenger name of a passenger in the received BSM with the passenger name in a manifest for a second mode of movement that is different from the first mode of movement. The second mode of movement may be local to the airport associated with the airport code. The manifest may be any manifest, including a parcel manifest, a security manifest, an accommodation manifest, or a different mode of transportation manifest.

[0442] In one or more embodiments, matching by the B-type message matcher 166 may include programming instructions that, when executed, cause at least one processor to match a passenger reservation record (PNR) number of a passenger in the received BSM with a PNR number in a manifest for a second mode of travel that is different from the first mode of travel. The second mode of travel may be local to an airport associated with the airport code.

[0443] In one or more embodiments, matching by B-type message matcher 166 may include programming instructions that, when executed, cause at least one processor to match the passenger's airline information and flight number in the received BSM with airline information and flight numbers in a manifest for a second mode of travel that is different from the first mode of travel. The second mode of travel may be local to an airport associated with the airport code.

[0444] The system 100 processes baggage items of arriving clients (i.e., passengers) using a baggage manifest 121. 1 …121 x, so that the baggage items can move independently and / or in parallel with the passenger. The system can also build a master manifest for the passenger, as described in connection with Figure 6, so that the passenger knows if their accommodations are ready or if there have been any reservation changes.

[0445] Baggage manifest 121 1 …121 x The data in may be based on text converted from text captured by the passenger on the originating hard copy bag tag or on a printed document (i.e., a marker or bingo marker) that has at least some of the information on the originating hard copy bag tag.

[0446] When executed, the B-type message processing module 160 causes the B-type message data extractor 168 to extract the baggage identifiable information (LII) from the B-type message and store the data in the baggage manifest 121. 1 …121 x The extracted data may include programming instructions to merge the baggage item data into the baggage manifest. As a non-limiting example, Manifest MX may indicate the next mode of travel or the next vehicle of travel. For example, Manifest MX may be for ABC Cruise Lines. The extracted data may include any missing baggage item data required by the baggage manifest. For example, the extracted information may include an IATA license plate number, passenger name, airline, flight number, and / or passenger reservation record number.

[0447] Thus, if a match is found, the IATA license plate and / or passenger name can be extracted from the Termination B type message. Furthermore, if a match is found, a trigger can be sent to a Security Screening Integrated Assistant (SSIA) system 190 (FIG. 16) via a security screening trigger generator 170 using a wired or wireless communication protocol. The trigger generator 170 can include programming instructions that, when executed, send the IATA license plate (IATA-LP) 171 and / or passenger name (PN) 172 and / or PNR number 173 associated with the baggage item being screened to, for example, the SSIA system 190 (FIG. 16). This can be based on sorting the Termination B type message.

[0448] In one or more embodiments, a Security Screening Integration Assistant (SSIA) process is triggered within at least one of the at least one processor based on matching a passenger name or other travel data in the airline's B-type message with a passenger name in the flight manifest. This process may be performed within system 100 or by remote system 190. The SSIA process may include using the IATA license plate number to access and assemble security screening images and related data captured during the first mode of travel security screening, and communicating the assembled security screening images and related data to an integrated security screening station.

[0449] In one or more embodiments, a Security Screening Integration Assistant (SSIA) process is triggered within at least one of the at least one processor based on matching the travel data in the airline's B-type message with available passenger information in the second travel mode manifest MX. This process may be performed within system 100 or by remote system 190. The SSIA process may include accessing and assembling security screening images and related data captured during the first mode of travel security screening using the IATA license plate number, and communicating the assembled security screening images and related data to the integrated security screening station.

[0450] Analysis by ISSS 2670 (FIG. 26A) can use shared image files and security data from memory 113 of first security screening machine system (FSSMS) 40. However, system 100 can use data from the destination BSM, including the IATA license plate, PNR number, and / or passenger name, to access security image and data files in memory 113, for example, without needing to access additional PII. System 100 can use data in at least one image of the origin hard copy bag tag or printed document with some of the information from the BSM to obtain the PNR number and passenger name and / or IATA license plate to access the shared security image files without needing to access additional PII.

[0451] The marker data can be updated with information associated with a pass or fail indicator of the security screening analysis described in Figures 26A-26B. The marker may include a room or guest room number, a floor or level number, etc., for delivery of the baggage item within the accommodation. Markers are described in connection with Figure 15. The marker may be generated by the marker generator 412 of Figure 4A, 4B, or 4C. As described herein, the marker MK may be printed for baggage handling, sorting, and transportation. For example, printing of the marker may be triggered based on security clearance status, reservation data updates, etc.

[0452] The programming module 149 may include programming instructions that, when executed, cause the PNR number matcher 176 to match PNR numbers and the PNR data verifier 180 to verify the accessed PNR data. Based on the PNR number in the B-type message and the PNR number in the image data, the PNR numbers may be matched by the PNR number matcher 176. Upon matching, the PNR number may be added to a baggage item record. However, the PNR data may be needed to determine travel information for the baggage item's next leg of travel. For example, data in the PNR 112 (FIG. 1B) may include data related to lodging, rental cars, air travel carriers, etc. In one or more embodiments, the programming module may obtain the PNR data from the PNR 112 (FIG. 1B). The PNR data verifier 180 may verify the PNR data from the PNR 112 (FIG. 1B) for the next leg of travel and create a digital baggage item record for the baggage manifest.

[0453] Generally, airlines update the PNR 112 whenever there is a change. Thus, PNR data may be updated while a passenger is on a cruise or engaged in a travel experience. Passengers can obtain such travel changes (i.e., updates). However, baggage manifests may need to periodically verify any stored PNR data for baggage item records to ensure that baggage items arrive where they need to be on time with little or no interaction from the baggage item's owner. The term verifying may include obtaining updates to the PNR data.

[0454] In one or more embodiments, the system 100 can include a manifest MX from accommodations with passenger information regarding the passenger's expected arrival. In real-time operation, with thousands of passengers traveling around the world each day, itineraries can change. As discussed above, passengers know where they are going, but their baggage items do not. Changes or delays can cause baggage items to be misplaced, arrive late, or get lost, which can detract from the overall travel experience of the baggage item. The travel experience of a baggage item can have a direct impact on the travel experience of its owner.

[0455] The programming module 149 may contain programming instructions that, when executed, cause the baggage manifest recorder 185 to record the corresponding baggage manifest 121. 1 …121 x The digital baggage item record and / or simulated B-type message are entered into the baggage item record and used to create a baggage manifest record for entry into the baggage manifest 121 for the specific accommodation or travel carrier for the next travel leg. 1 …121 xIn one or more embodiments, the digital baggage manifest record may be "PENDING" until the baggage item is unloaded from the airline mobile carrier's aircraft and the IATA bag tag barcode on the originating hard copy bag tag is scanned by a capture device in system 100, thereby registering the baggage item's arrival in system 100. System 100, in one or more embodiments, may be used outside of an airport's computing infrastructure. In one or more embodiments, system 100 may overlap with airport computing infrastructure, but may extend access of baggage data to off-site computing systems for use by lodging facilities and other modes of transportation, for example, using IATA license plate numbers.

[0456] In one or more embodiments, based on the Termination B type message, it may be necessary to match passenger names from any number of manifests to construct baggage manifest records for home delivery, security screening, security screening by mode of travel, etc. A home delivery manifest may, for example, include a list of registered passengers who have baggage items scheduled for delivery to their home address or other designated address.

[0457] FIG. 1D illustrates a block diagram of a system 100 for generating at least one baggage manifest triggered by a non-terminal B-type message, according to one embodiment. A non-terminal B-type message is a B-type message that includes an IATA license plate number, a passenger name, and / or a passenger name record (PNR) number. The non-terminal B-type messages can be sorted by baggage source indicator, multiple baggage source indicators, or all baggage source indicators. Because FIG. 1D is similar to FIG. 1A, only the differences will be described in detail.

[0458] Non-endpoint B-type message processing In Figure 1D, a non-terminating B-type message receiver 158' is provided. As a non-limiting example, system 100 may include programming module 149 that may be configured to receive B-type messages from an airport and initiate sorting and matching from the non-terminating B-type messages according to the airport's schedule and hours of operation. As described in connection with Figure 26B, first mode mobile carrier 104 may be an air mobile carrier for flights departing from another country.

[0459] Although the description applies to "non-terminal B-type messages" as they apply to an airline or airport infrastructure, in one or more embodiments, non-terminal message receiver 158' may be overridden or controlled to be an all-B-type message receiver. In this way, B-type message receiver 158' may receive all B-type messages, for example, to sort all passengers against a flight manifest for security screening processing.

[0460] In one or more embodiments, to build a baggage manifest record, it may be necessary to match passenger names from any number of manifests based on any type of B-type message.

[0461] For an air carrier departing from a foreign country and landing at an airport with a matching airport code, i.e., for example, at a first border crossing, system 100 can receive the entire flight manifest 151 and non-terminal B-type messages. Terminal B-type messages are received and processed in FIG. 1A . For example, messages arriving at an airport that also requires customs security clearance are matched by comparing the passenger names in the flight manifest with the sorted B-type messages. Thus, when a match is detected and the IATA license plate and passenger name and / or PNR number are extracted from the non-terminal B-type message, a trigger can be sent to a Security Screening Integrated Assistant (SSIA) system 190 ( FIG. 16 ) via a security screening trigger generator 170. The trigger generator 170, when executed, can include programming instructions that, for example, send the IATA license plate and / or passenger name and / or PNR number associated with the baggage item being screened to the SSIA system 190.

[0462] Type B message processing module 160' may include programming instructions that, when executed, cause message sorter 164' to sort for non-terminal airports to build a manifest for baggage items that will be processed through customs at the non-terminal airports. In one or more embodiments, the manifest may be a security assistant processing manifest. In other words, some of the baggage items will not be handled by system 100 outside of the airport infrastructure.

[0463] In other embodiments, passenger names that match manifest MX may also be added to another manifest. For example, depending on the origin of a flight, a baggage item may need to be processed through a first security station using a non-terminal B-type message at a first airport location, and then through a second security station using a terminal B-type message at a second airport location.

[0464] The B-type message processing module 160' may include programming instructions that, when executed, cause the B-type message matcher 166' to match passenger names in a non-terminal B-type message with the names of arriving clients (i.e., registered passengers) in a general manifest file. Passenger information in a B-type message may be matched with pre-loaded information in a respective one of the manifests MX for accommodations or modes of travel. Non-terminal B-type messages, such as non-terminal BSMs, are described in connection with FIG. 14A.

[0465] When executed, the B-type message processing module 160' causes a B-type message data extractor 168' to extract information from non-termination B-type messages and store that data in the baggage manifest 121. 1 …121 x and / or may include programming instructions for merging with baggage manifest records.

[0466] As described in connection with Figure 26B, non-termination B-type messages may initiate the LIB inventory recorder 185 before termination B-type messages. However, due to delays or changes that occur in the air mobility industry, the LIB 2450 (Figure 24) may be updated with new LIB data based on information in termination B-type messages, such as termination BSMs.

[0467] For example, each change may generate a new PNR number with new flight or travel information.

[0468] As described in FIG. 1B, the first leg of travel may have been on an airplane. However, the baggage item may have been picked up from a train station, bus station, hotel, etc. by an employee of system 100 or other baggage handler before being scanned to register the baggage item as having arrived at the lodging facility according to the baggage manifest, where the baggage item begins the next leg of travel, which may also be a cruise ship or resort.

[0469] Return section bag tag information In one or more embodiments, using the originating flight airline's bag tag for check-in for the return leg enables the ability to address a major shortcoming in the current remote check-in process. A focus on cruise line check-in revolves around valet tags, allowing cruise lines to check passengers in for flights while at sea, retrieving boarding passes and valet tags on board, a process that is performed through overloaded staff on board under significant time constraints. The check-in process is difficult and unreliable, requiring the creation of hybrid airline check-in functionality to allow this process to occur on board. Other issues include the airline check-in window being extended to 48 hours to attempt to help cruise ships' struggles to allow more time for handling tasks, and other attempts to address onboard workloads. This was addressed with a one-page document patent to enable a faster process for printing documents for all passengers who check in from the ship and delivering valet tags and boarding documents to each room for each passenger using the service. All of these obstacles limit the product's volume and financial success. The current systems and methods disclosed herein eliminate work from ship staff and delivery of documents to rooms for each passenger. The use of simplified technology or a Type B message check-in process in conjunction with origin bag tags (formerly trash) allows for a seamless check-in process off the ship because the bag is already marked with important retrievable data that allows the user to access the airline check-in process. This seamless baggage process allows the already tagged bag to flow through the process with an identifier that enables the flow of information for airline check-in.Original IATA bag tag scanning also enables other remote operations at hotels, resorts, etc. with limited technology, workstations, printers, and space, while enabling a seamless, cost-effective system across remote checks within the network, enabling a financially sustainable process.

[0470] Experience moving along the original route 1B shows a block diagram of a system 100 for checking in passengers for a return leg of travel, according to one embodiment. In one or more embodiments, the system 100 may be used to check in passengers for a return leg and / or to activate LIB2450 for arriving baggage items.

[0471] FIG. 1B illustrates an exemplary journey of a baggage item along multiple travel legs to a lodging facility or next mode of travel.

[0472] System 100 is shown between lines AA and BB. System 100 can communicate with mobile information system 108 of first mode mobile carrier 104, mobile information system 110 of optional intermediate mobile carrier 106, and / or mobile information system 128 of accommodation 126. In the embodiments described herein, accommodation 126 is a cruise ship. Mobile information systems 108, 110, and 128 may include, for example, web-based servers connected to the Internet. One or more components of system 100 are located locally to DP 107, where the destination point is also local to the accommodation. In one or more embodiments, accommodation 126 may be a resort destination or hotel.

[0473] The first mode mobile carrier 104 may be one of an airline carrier, a bus carrier, and a train carrier. However, for purposes of explanation, an example will be described with respect to the first mode mobile carrier being an airline carrier. The optional intermediate mobile carrier 106 may be one of an airline carrier, a bus carrier, and a train carrier.

[0474] Travel leg 140, represented as a dashed line, shows the route of travel legs L1, L2, and L3 of passenger and passenger baggage 138 from a starting point (i.e., home 102) to a point where they stay or board at accommodation 126, via leg L4. Leg L1 is a travel route from home 102 to a first mode mobile carrier 104. Leg L2 is a travel route using a first mode mobile carrier 104 to DP 107 or to optional leg L3 associated with an intermediate mobile carrier 106. Optional leg L3 is a travel route using an intermediate mobile carrier 106 to DP 107. For example, a passenger can end their travel route at the end of leg L2, board a vehicle of a different mobile carrier or flight, and begin traveling to DP 107 along leg L3. It should further be appreciated that the travel route of leg L3 can include one or more intermediate mobile carriers. In some cases, a passenger's journey may have zero (0) intermediate travel carriers, such as in the case of a direct flight or direct travel leg to a destination point DP along the route of travel leg 140.

[0475] Return journey experience 1C shows a block diagram of a system 100 for checking in passenger baggage for the return leg of travel after disembarking from accommodation, according to one embodiment. The system of FIG. 1C is the same as the system 100 of FIG. 1B. However, the components of the system 100 may be distributed at different locations away from the airport to obtain the OP-BTI.

[0476] According to one or more embodiments, the return route may include travel segments L2' and L1' after departing the accommodation on L4'. The return route may include, for example, L3', L2', and L1'. In one or more embodiments, the passenger itinerary may include a temporary accommodation reservation after L2' and before commencing travel L1'. As can be seen, there are many possible modes of travel and accommodation in a passenger's travel experience.

[0477] For the return journey, the original printed bag tag 142' may be used for tracking, locating, and / or gathering information in other modes of travel prior to baggage check-in for the return flight. In one or more embodiments, depending on the mode of travel, the baggage item may be separated from the passenger. The passenger may travel without the bag, possibly using other modes of travel.

[0478] According to one or more embodiments, system 100 may be integrated with or connected to systems 2700 (FIG. 27) and / or 3100 (FIG. 31) to separate baggage items from passengers of other travel modes who are checked in for return flights within a specified check-in window, print return flight bag tags for placement on the baggage items, and transfer the baggage items to the custody of the airline carrier. In one or more embodiments, system 100 may be integrated with or connected to systems 2700 and / or 3100.

[0479] According to one or more embodiments, system 100, 2700, and / or 3100 can cause a printer associated with the airline carrier or an airline kiosk to print a return flight IATA compliant bag tag for the airline mobile carrier's return flight. In one or more embodiments, system 100, 2700, and / or 3100 can include a printing device for printing the return flight IATA bag tag and replacing the originating hard copy bag tag with the return flight IATA bag tag.

[0480] In one or more embodiments, the printed IATA bag tag number on the return flight IATA bag tag can be recycled for use in off-airport locations and temporary accommodations as a recycled unique identifier during those portions of the return journey after the baggage item has been unloaded from the airline carrier and picked up from the airline or airport infrastructure. The return flight IATA bag tag on the return journey is a machine-readable bag tag that will not be discarded for any other mode of travel and accommodation, including temporary accommodation after the baggage has completed its return journey on the airline travel carrier.

[0481] The destination point DP 107 is local to the port of embarkation of the accommodation 126. The system 100 or one or more components of the system may be controlled and manned by a third-party service provider independent of any mobile carrier. The system 100 may be controlled and manned by a mobile carrier local to the destination point DP 107. The mobile carrier local to the destination point DP 107 may be an airline carrier, train carrier, bus carrier, cruise ship carrier, or combinations thereof. The acquisition devices described herein may be distributed at locations outside of an airport to locate and track baggage items across alternative modes of travel, etc.

[0482] In some cases, the travel route of the first mode mobile carrier and the travel route of the optional intermediate mobile carrier 106 can be reversed, so that the travel route of passengers on section L2 can be by the intermediate mobile carrier 106, and the travel route of passengers on section L3 to DP107 can use the first mode mobile carrier.

[0483] Components of the system 100 may include a scanner 116 for scanning a bag tag (BT) 142. An exemplary BT 142 from an airline carrier is described in more detail in connection with FIG. 2A . The BT 142 is an original paper bag tag (OP-BT) having an original bag tag identifier (O-BTI) 114, such as from a first mode travel carrier 104 of a first travel leg. The O-BTI 114 may be stored in a database by the first mode travel carrier 104.

[0484] In one or more embodiments, a passenger with a mobile communication device 15 can capture an image of the BT 142. According to one example, the BT 142 may be printed by an airport kiosk and placed on a baggage item by the passenger.

[0485] In one or more embodiments, a passenger with a mobile communication device 15 can capture an image of a printed document bearing at least a portion of the passenger information on the originating hard-copy bag tag. As a non-limiting example, the printed document may be a home-printed bag tag. In another example, the printed document may be a conventional airline tag marker 212 as described in connection with FIG. 2B. As a non-limiting example, the printed document may be any other printed document bearing passenger / airline information that can be used to extract a passenger name record (PNR) number directly from the document or access a PNR number from memory operably accessible by a computer system associated with the airline, where the airline carrier is the source of the printed text and layout of the originating hard-copy bag tag to be printed and / or the printed document bears at least a portion of the text printed on the originating hard-copy bag tag.

[0486] In one or more embodiments, components of system 100 may also include a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader or a near field communication (NFC) identification reader, both of which are referred to herein as RFID-R 150 and shown with dashed boxes to indicate their options. RFID readers receive electromagnetic fields to automatically identify and track tags. In some cases, passenger baggage 138 may use RFID tags or near field communication (NFC) compatible tags that generate a 10-digit license plate or equivalent identifier. However, currently, most baggage still uses printed or paper bag tags as the primary means of identifying passenger baggage 138.

[0487] In one or more embodiments, passenger baggage 138 may include radio frequency communication devices, such as Global Positioning System (GPS) trackers, Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) trackers, GSM-5G trackers, WIFI-enabled communication devices, BLUETOOTH® Low Energy (BLE) devices, BLUETOOTH-enabled communication devices, short-range RF communication devices, and long-range communication devices, using compatible wireless communication protocols.

[0488] The term passenger baggage 138 may include one or more baggage items. The one or more baggage items may include the first baggage item. In some cases, only the BT 142 of the first baggage item may need to be scanned to digitally recreate the passenger's bag number.

[0489] The stored digital O-BTI 114 may be converted into a format compatible with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) bag tag code and other standardized formats of the carrier. For example, an airline bag tag may include an IATA code, which includes a three-character alphanumeric geocode that designates the airport and metropolitan area. The IATA code is also known as the IATA location identifier. IATA also publishes industry-standard rules for creating bag tags for the airline industry. The printed BT 142 may include the 10-digit license plate and corresponding barcode shown in FIG. 2A. The O-BTI 114 may include information to create the IATA geocode, original airline flight information, the 10-digit license plate, and other BT information printed on the BT 142, as illustrated in FIG. 2A. The BT 142 may use license plates used by other mobile carriers.

[0490] Components of system 100 may include an imaging device 118 for capturing images of passenger baggage 138. Components of system 100 may include an optional printing device 120 configured to print markers (MK) 136 on a substrate. An exemplary MK 136 is described in connection with FIG. 15 .

[0491] Components of system 100 may include computing device 122, as described in more detail with respect to Figure 7. Computing device 122 may communicate with scanner 116, imaging device 118, and printing device 120 via wireless communications, as indicated by reference numeral 130. In one or more embodiments, computing device 122 may communicate with scanner 116, imaging device 118, and / or printing device 120 using a wired communications protocol. Printing device 120 may be a laser printer, inkjet printer, or other printer device.

[0492] It should be understood from this disclosure that the system herein accommodates many possible outcomes that various passengers may experience. MK136 is necessary because some baggage arriving at a destination may not contain an originally printed bag tag or airline marker, both of which may contain an IATA barcode. In such a situation, the system must prepare a marker for temporarily tagging the baggage.

[0493] Additionally, the MK136 may be used in one or more embodiments for baggage items processed through an integrated security screening station, such as that depicted in FIG. 26A.

[0494] In one or more embodiments, a baggage item may be provided with a wireless tracking device 175. By way of non-limiting example, the wireless tracking device 175 may be a tracking device that may include an accelerometer (ACC), gyroscope, global positioning system (GPS), and / or inertial navigation unit (INU) for determining its own position, which may be transmitted to a computing device (i.e., server 148) of system 100. The wireless tracking device 175 may have a unique identifier, such as a registered serial number, a media access control (MAC) address, or another assigned unique identifier, that is stored in LIB2450, an extended B-type message, another B-type message, and / or an inventory related to one of the accommodation, mode of transport, or other inventory. The wireless tracker device 175 may also be programmed with a unique identifier for the passenger and / or baggage item, such as the passenger's name, PNR number, Super PNR number, IATA license plate number, a portion of data from a B-type message, or any combination thereof. In one embodiment, the wireless tracker device 175 may be a temporary or removable tracker.

[0495] The wireless tracking device 175 may be a radio frequency communication device, such as an AIRTAG by APPLE Inc., a Global Positioning System (GPS) tracker, a Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) tracker, a GSM-5G tracker, a WIFI-enabled communication device, a BLUETOOTH Low Energy (BLE) device, a BLUETOOTH-enabled communication device, a short-range RF communication device, and a long-range communication device, using a compatible wireless communication protocol.

[0496] For short-range communication devices, such as, but not limited to, WIFI-enabled communication devices, BLUETOOTH Low Energy (BLE) devices, and BLUETOOTH-enabled communication devices, system 100 may include remote network devices 127 within accommodation 126. In one or more embodiments, remote network devices 127 may be remote network devices of accommodation 126 and may be used by system 100 to convey location data via wireless tracking devices 175. Alternatively, or in addition, some of remote network devices 127 may be owned by system 100 and others may be owned by accommodation 126.

[0497] In one or more embodiments, the wireless tracking device 175 may be temporarily assigned to a baggage item. For example, the wireless tracking device 175 may be configured to communicate within a designated area D10, such as on a cruise ship, and within a nearby surrounding area, such as a dock. For example, once the baggage item is disembarked and checked in for a return flight, or at some other time, the wireless tracking device 175 may be removed and reassigned to another baggage item for the next cruise on the cruise ship.

[0498] For example, the cruise ship area (i.e., designated area D10) may include the cruise ship and a 100-foot diameter surrounding the cruise ship. The cruise ship area (i.e., designated area D10) may have a receiver or network communication device that receives signals from the wireless tracking device 175. The diameter may be 10-50 feet, 10-75 feet, or 10-100 feet. The diameter may be up to 200 feet, up to 300 feet, up to 500 feet, or up to 1000 feet surrounding the cruise ship.

[0499] Long-range communication devices, such as, but not limited to, AIRTAG by APPLE Inc., Global Positioning System (GPS) trackers, Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) trackers, and GSM-5G trackers, may communicate with cellular, satellite, and GSM communication service providers. The location signal may be transmitted to server 148 or other designated computing device for access by and / or storage therein by LIB 2450. In one or more embodiments, long-range communication devices may also be configured to communicate using short-range communication protocols. In this case, wireless tracking device 175 may communicate within designated area D10 using a short-range communication protocol with remote network device 127, or a long-range communication protocol.

[0500] The wireless tracking device 175 can be used to track its location while moving in any or the next travel mode using long-range or short-range communications depending on the configuration of the wireless tracking device 175.

[0501] The system can obtain light passenger information by scanning a barcode or quick response (QR) code associated with the original flight's boarding pass. In some cases, the passenger's ticket may contain information associated with a 10-digit license plate, which can be removed from the passenger and placed on luggage without the need to print an MK136. For example, a passenger may receive a marker with an adhesive backing from an airline attendant when checking in their luggage at the airport.

[0502] The marker may include a 10-digit license plate number or other information that can be used by passengers to identify their luggage in the event of loss, for example.

[0503] The system may include, by a printing device in communication with the at least one processor, creating an MK136 having a marker identifier that associates the passenger manifest record with the first baggage item if an originating paper bag tag identifier (OP-BTI) associated with or on the printed bag tag of the first baggage item is either damaged or missing, and populating the passenger manifest record with the marker identifier. The marker identifier may be a barcode readable by a barcode scanning device, and the marker identifier includes one of the OP-BTI or a new passenger tracking identifier.

[0504] Computing device 122 may communicate with scanner 116, imaging device 118, and / or printing device 120 using a near-field communication (NFC) protocol, such as, but not limited to, BLUETOOTH. Computing device 122 may communicate with scanner 116, imaging device 118, and / or printing device 120 using Wireless Fidelity (WI-FI) communication based on the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11 standard. Computing device 122 may communicate with scanner 116, imaging device 118, and / or printing device 120 using ZIGBEE® wireless technology, for example, that conforms to IEEE 802.15. Computing device 122 may communicate with scanner 116, imaging device 118, and / or printing device 120 using a long-range communication protocol, a short-range communication protocol, a cellular radio frequency protocol, or other mobile radio frequency protocol.

[0505] In other embodiments, the scanner 116 may be a software application stored on the computing device 122 and programmed to interact with a video or camera device embedded in, integrated with, or connected via a cable to the computing device 122. In one or more embodiments, the computing device 122, the imaging device 118, and the scanner 116 may be a single device, such as a smartphone, tablet, or other handheld computing device that is video-enabled, hereinafter referred to as a "smart communication device." In one or more embodiments, the system 100 may include a local computing device or server 148 for communicating with the smart communication devices and the mobile information systems 108, 110, and / or 128. The local computing device (i.e., the server 148) communicates with at least one smart communication device and / or the mobile information system 108, 110, or 128 using wired or wireless communication.

[0506] The computing device 122 and / or the server 148 may be in communication with the mobile communication device 15 or other wired or wireless communication device.

[0507] In one or more embodiments, the computing device 122, the imaging device 118, the scanner 116, and the RFID-R 150 may be a single device, such as a smartphone, tablet, or other video-enabled handheld computing device, also referred to herein as a “smart communication device.”

[0508] Imaging device 118, scanner 116, and RFID-R 150 may be electronic devices (i.e., acquisition devices) that acquire barcodes or other information associated with IATA license plates, such as 10-digit license plates. As should be understood from this disclosure, although the IATA standard uses 10-digit license plates, other license plate formats having more or fewer digits may be used. For example, 10-digit license plates may be acquired by, for example, optical character recognition, computer vision machine learning algorithms, or other artificial intelligence algorithms capable of recognizing alphanumeric characters and converting the recognized characters into machine-coded text.

[0509] An acquisition device may, for example, provide an extended type B message to server 148 of system 100 outside the airport infrastructure. However, to the extent that some acquisition devices overlap with the airport infrastructure, those acquisition devices may, for example, provide an extended type B message to server 148 from within the airport infrastructure. As a non-limiting example, an extended baggage processed message (BPM) may be generated by an acquisition device, the BPM including at least the recycled IATA license plate and the passenger's name. The extended BPM may include a unique identifier for the acquisition device and location data. The extended BPM may be transmitted to server 148 associated with system 100 so that the location data is updated in LIB2450 and / or the extended type B message, as described in connection with FIGS. 14C-14E ​​. While an extended BPM is described, other extended type B messages may be generated by system 100 and transmitted to server 148, and these messages may be generated after a baggage item arrives at DP 107 and uses the corresponding baggage item's recycled IATA license plate. For example, the Extended Type B may be used to update location data from acquisition devices in the LIB 2450 and / or to initiate processes described herein for delivery and handling of baggage items independent of the passenger. In one or more embodiments, the Extended Type B message may use an IATA-compliant encoding format structure. Alternatively, the Extended Type B message may use an encoding format structure that differs from the IATA encoding format but conveys a similar message structure.

[0510] Components of the system 100 may include an optional baggage receiver 124 for transporting received baggage, such as on a conveyor belt. As passenger baggage 138 moves along the conveyor belt, at least one scanner 116 and at least one imaging device 118 may scan or capture information representative of the O-BTI 114. In one or more embodiments, the imaging device 118 may capture an image of one or more passenger baggage pieces 138. Additionally, the RFID-R 150 may read an RFID tag or an NFC tag attached to the baggage receiver 124. In one or more embodiments, the scanner 116 may scan a QR code®-enabled bag tag. RFID, NFC, and QR code-enabled bag tags may contain specific personal information or PU. This personal information of the passenger and the information in the PNR 112 may be used to verify the personal information. The RFID tag or NFC tag should comply with, for example, IATA RP1740c. The PNR 112 represents a storage location where an airline carrier may store the passenger's PNR. The PNR number 230 is also known as a PNR locator. PNR data can be located using at least the PNR number 230. As a non-limiting example, PNR data can be stored in a passenger service system (PSS) or an order management system (OMS). However, over time, the location of the storage device for PNR data can change. Therefore, the system can use and update PNR access instructions according to each airline carrier to determine how to navigate to the PNR 112. Communication exchanges can include Internet Protocol (IP), Extensible Markup Language (XML) standards, and XML messaging.

[0511] In other embodiments, the baggage receiver 124 may include a designated pad or surface for placing a single piece of passenger baggage 138, with the scanner, imaging device 118, and / or RFID-R 150 in proximity to the pad to scan the O-BTI 114 and / or capture an image of the passenger baggage 138. The scanner 116 and imaging device 118 may be the same device, but may operate to locate and scan a barcode bearing the O-BTI 114 in one process and to locate and capture an identifying baggage feature on a portion or side of the body of the passenger baggage 138 in a second, optional process. In one or more embodiments, the scanned O-BTI data receiver 402A may be bypassed if the printed BT 142 is not readable. In this case, the user may directly input the 10-digit license plate 210, which is then input into the license plate parser 404A to identify the mobile carrier identification and the passenger bag number. The scanner 116, imaging device 118, and RFID-R 150 may be integrated into the same device, with the RFID-R 150 reading the RFID or NFC tag if a printed bag tag is not present and creating personal information for the inventory.

[0512] In the process of capturing identifying baggage characteristics, such as using computer vision, a determination may be made that the passenger baggage 138 does not include the original paper bag tag. In this case, received information from the RFID-R 150 may be utilized. In some cases, the passenger baggage 138 may have both an RFID or NFC tag and an original paper bag tag, because the original paper bag tag may include information associated with a mobile carrier for the return journey local to home 102.

[0513] According to one or more embodiments, the computing device 122 and / or server 148 of the system 100 may generate a communication session with the mobile information system 108 or 110 to access the PNR 112 based on the scanned BT 142 and obtain information representing the original O-BTI 114 having an embedded code of the passenger's bag number, as described below.

[0514] According to one or more embodiments, the computing device 122 and / or server 148 of the system 100 can generate a communication session with the mobile information system 108 or 110 to access the PNR 112 based on the image of the BT 142 and obtain passenger information including at least the PNR number captured from the BT 142, as described below.

[0515] The mobile information system 108 or 110 may generate a communication with passenger file data 132 containing the passenger's return leg information while maintaining the confidentiality of the PII in the PNR. The received passenger file data 132 is assembled into a manifest file 134 or transmitted to the mobile information system 128 where the manifest file 134 is created. In some cases, the server 148 may create the manifest file. One of the computing device 122 and / or the server 148 may communicate the manifest file to the mobile information system 128 of the accommodation 126.

[0516] The computing device 122 and / or server 148 may merge all passenger file data 132 into a single manifest file 134 of checked-in passenger baggage and / or passengers. The computing device 122 and / or server 148 then communicates the manifest file 134 to the travel information system 128 of the accommodation 126.

[0517] A departure control system (DCS) may control the management of the check-in process for an airline mobile carrier. The mobile information system 108 or 110 may include a check-in indicator 144 that indicates that a passenger and / or passenger's baggage items have been checked in for travel within a particular window. In one or more embodiments, the mobile carrier may include a check-in database 146 for passengers and / or their baggage who have been checked in for travel. [Example]

[0518] Example 1 An exemplary scenario will now be described in detail. A passenger prepares for a travel journey, beginning, for example, at home 102, where passenger baggage 138 departs, and travels leg L1 of travel journey 140. Passenger baggage 138 may travel with the passenger or via a baggage transport service to a first mode travel carrier 104, which begins travel leg L2. Assume that first mode travel carrier 104 is an airline. At first mode travel carrier 104, passenger baggage 138 receives a BT 142, as shown in FIG. 2A . BT 142 includes printed information representing an O-BTI 114 that conforms to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) bag tag format. BT 142 may be printed on paper or a paper composite by an airline agent, at an airline counter via a baggage transport service, or by the passenger at a kiosk. If used, BT 142 remains on passenger baggage 138 as it travels along leg L3, as described below. In one or more embodiments, once the BT 142 is printed, the passenger may capture at least one image of the BT 142 and / or the printed document and communicate the at least one image to the computing device 122 or the server 148, as described below.

[0519] The passenger's travel itinerary includes an accommodation 126. In this example, it is assumed that the accommodation 126 is a cruise ship. In one or more embodiments, before the passenger boards the cruise (i.e., the accommodation 126), the BT 142 having the O-BTI 114 is scanned by a scanner 116 to digitize a printed representation of the O-BTI 114 or is imaged by an imaging device to digitize the passenger's personal information printed on the BT 142. The passenger's personal information may include the passenger's unique PNR number. The passenger's personal information may include the passenger's name. The passenger's personal information may include the O-BTI 114 created by optical character recognition into a format that is, for example, machine-encoded text.

[0520] In various scenarios, the passenger's journey may include journey leg L2 and journey leg L3. For example, if only a first mode of travel carrier is present, journey leg L3 is omitted. In this case, the first mode of travel carrier may provide a direct flight to a city or destination that is proximate or local to the accommodation 126. In other examples, the passenger's journey may include an intermediate travel carrier 106 to provide journey leg L3. For example, the passenger's journey may include at least one connecting flight or leg of travel to a city or destination that is proximate to the accommodation 126. The connecting leg of the journey may be shown as leg L3 of the journey beginning at the end of leg L2 and ending at DP 107.

[0521] FIG. 2A shows a partial view of a printed, prior art, conventional airline IATA bag tag 200 (i.e., BT142). IATA bag tag 200 is half of a bag tag. IATA bag tag 200 includes two sides that can be mirror images of each other, allowing the ends of IATA bag tag 200 to be affixed to each other. In the illustrated example, IATA bag tag 200 includes a three-digit origin airport flight identifier 202 and a three-digit destination airport flight identifier 204. IATA bag tag 200 also includes at least one barcode flight identifier 206. In this illustration, IATA bag tag 200 includes a first barcode flight identifier 206 having the bars of the barcode oriented in a first orientation and a second barcode flight identifier 208 having the bars of the barcode oriented in a second orientation that is different from the first orientation. Bag tag formats may vary slightly from country to country and from mobile carrier to mobile carrier.

[0522] In one or more embodiments, the passenger's name may be on the IATA bag tag 200.

[0523] The IATA bag tag 200 includes a 10-digit license plate 210 that complies with IATA regulations. The 10-digit license plate number includes a first integer ranging from 0 to 9, followed by a three-digit airline code, followed by a six-digit license plate number. The last six digits of the license plate number correspond to the passenger bag number. Numeric fonts can be difficult to capture. The 10-digit license plate 210 is adjacent to a first barcode flight identifier 206 and / or a second barcode flight identifier 208.

[0524] Human-readable license plates have either a two-letter or three-digit IATA carrier code. For example, they may be "AA509795" or "001509795." AA is the two-letter IATA code for American Airlines®, and "001" is the three-digit IATA carrier code. Nevertheless, the barcode is always the full 10 digits.

[0525] The first barcode flight identifier 206 is a label that conceals personal information and flight information. For example, the first barcode flight identifier 206 is coded to include information about the passenger's name and where the baggage is going (i.e., destination), as well as other information: the name of the arrival airport, the departure time, the IATA airport code of the arrival airport, the airline code and flight number, and the name (first name, last name) of the passenger identified with the baggage. The first barcode flight identifier 206 is a modified version of a license plate 210.

[0526] The bag tag number includes a two-character airline code and six digits. The six digits represent the passenger's bag number. Using the passenger's bag number, the PNR 112 can be found by accessing a B-type message containing the PNR number, as described in more detail below. In one or more embodiments, the passenger's bag number also conceals the passenger's personal information.

[0527] The airline carrier generates and stores one or more B-type messages 152. The B-type messages 152 may include one or more of a Baggage Transfer Message (BTM), a Baggage Source Message (BSM), a Baggage Processed Message (BPM), a Baggage Unloaded Message (BUM), a Baggage Not Confirmed Message (BNS), a Baggage Control Message (BCM), a Baggage Manifest Message (BMM), and a Baggage Request (BRQ). The bag tag number is part of the baggage message. In one or more embodiments, the B-type message may include the passenger's name and PNR number, which allows access to other information based on the bag tag number.

[0528] The license plate 210 embedded in either the first barcode flight identifier 206 or the second barcode flight identifier 208 is known as an index number (IN) that links to a Baggage Source Message (BSM) sent by the carrier's Departure Control System (DCS) to the airport's baggage handling system, and each digit on the license plate 210 has a specific meaning. For example, the BSM contains flight details and passenger information from the second leg L2.

[0529] The inventors have determined that an index number (IN) embedded in the license plate 210, the first barcode flight identifier 206, or the second barcode flight identifier 208 can be used to access the passenger's PNR 112.

[0530] The example in Figure 2A is a self-tagged airline bag tag printed by a passenger via an airport kiosk. All airline bag tags include at least one IATA license plate format. However, each airline may arrange the passenger / airline information on the printed bag tag differently, as seen in Figure 2D.

[0531] In FIG. 2A , at the top of the bag tag 200, there may be a passenger name record (PNR) number 230. The presentation of the PNR number 230 may vary by airline carrier. In this example, the PNR number 230 is preceded by the code term "PNR" 231, hereafter referred to as the "PNR indicator." The PNR indicator is followed by a colon ":." However, not all airlines use an explicit PNR indicator like "PNR." In such cases, the PNR number may need to be extracted based on expected information above, below, and / or next to the PNR number for a particular airline carrier.

[0532] The bag tag 200 may also include the passenger's name 235. However, each airline may place the PNR number 230 and the passenger's name 235 in different locations. Additionally, there may be characters before or after the PNR number 230, which may be alphabetic, numeric, or alphanumeric sequences. Thus, in some cases, it may be difficult to locate the PNR number 230 unless the airline carrier knows to obtain a common layout template.

[0533] The passenger's name 235 may appear, for example, on the bottom of the paper of the bag tag 200. However, in some cases, at least one conventional airline tag marker 212 may be printed just before the end of the bag tag 200 and removed before or after the bag tag is affixed to the baggage item. The conventional airline tag marker 212 may be given to the passenger as a receipt having at least an IATA bag tag license plate and a barcode disposed thereon.

[0534] The layout may place the passenger's name 235 adjacent to the PNR number. The passenger's name 235 may be displayed above or below the PNR number. The name may be displayed in a format that includes last name / first name, and the name may contain only alphabetic characters.

[0535] 2B shows a conventional airline tag marker 212. The airline tag marker 212 may include a passenger's name 214, an origin airport flight identifier 216, a destination airport flight identifier 217, a 10-digit license plate 218, and an adjacent barcode flight identifier 220.

[0536] In one or more embodiments, the airline bag tag marker 212 is affixed to the end of a conventional airline bag tag 200 and can be removed for the passenger to keep. The airline tag marker 212 can also be printed on paper or a paper composite.

[0537] The MK 136 printed by the printing device 120 may include personal information for the PNR 112 to populate with the passenger's name. In some cases, the MK 136 may include a temporary bag tag with an embedded code for the accommodation 126 or the return leg.

[0538] The layout of the airline tag marker 212 (ie, the printed document) can vary slightly.

[0539] FIG. 2D shows a partial view of another conventional airline bag tag 200' of the prior art. As can be seen, the layout of Southwest Airlines®'s origin hard copy bag tag 200' differs from American Airlines®. FIGS. 2A and 2D are just two examples of many different layouts. Southwest Airlines®'s IATA two-letter code is "WN." The IATA license plate number is "0526371073." Southwest Airlines®'s three-digit numeric IATA code is "526." Of particular note is the presence of the airline name, Southwest Airlines®, in a vertical orientation along the edge of the bag tag 200'.

[0540] The airline code "WN," the passenger's name, and the PNR number are separated by a dashed box. The IATA license plate is also separated by a dashed box for illustrative purposes only. In this example, the PNR number "3UPQFT" is not preceded by a PNR indicator. However, the PNR number is on a line with characters that are expressed in a date format such as XX / XX / XXXX. Additionally, below the PNR number are the digits of the IATA license plate. Therefore, this layout can be used to identify the location of the digits of the PNR number when there is no explicit PNR indicator.

[0541] 3A illustrates a scanner 116 according to one embodiment. The scanner 116 includes a software application (i.e., scanner application 310) loaded onto a computing device 302, such as computing device 122. A user of the scanner 116 points a camera lens 308 toward the printed bag tag 200. The camera lens 308 is on the back side of the device, opposite the display screen 304. A processor of the computing device causes an image (input) representing the printed bag tag 200 captured by the camera lens 308 to be displayed on the display screen 304.

[0542] The scanner application 310 may provide a barcode window 306, shown with dashed lines, to highlight and identify a printed barcode in an image or to guide a user toward the barcode, for example, so that the barcode window 306 is positioned to capture all of the bars of the second barcode flight identifier 208. Alternatively, or in addition, the scanner application 310 may scan the first barcode flight identifier 206. The barcode window 306 may be automatically displayed upon launch of the scanner application 310. The scanner application 310 may, for example, translate the barcode of the first barcode flight identifier 206 or the second barcode flight identifier 208 and search for a linear or 1D barcode to generate a series of digits representing, for example, the license plate 210. A person can view the license plate 210; however, entering each digit is time-consuming and susceptible to human error.

[0543] The first barcode flight identifier 206 or the second barcode flight identifier 208 associated with the license plate 210 can be used, for example, as an index number (IN) to link to a baggage source message (BSM) containing passenger information to locate and access the PNR 112 for the passenger and its return flight information.

[0544] In one or more embodiments, the scanner application may also be used to capture the QR code bag tag identifier on the QR code bag tag affixed to the passenger baggage 138. This information may be used to verify the PNR 112 or to access personal information.

[0545] Example 2 Another example scenario for using image data to obtain one or more of a PNR number, passenger name, and / or IATA license plate is described with respect to FIG. 3B. This information may be used, for example, to begin the process of building the LIB 2450. This data may be used for various tasks described herein. Furthermore, when a leg of travel ends or a moving vehicle ends, the LIB 2450 may be transitioned to the next moving vehicle, leaving behind the outdated moving vehicle data.

[0546] 3B illustrates an electronic capture device (i.e., imaging device 118) capturing an image 340 of an origin hardcopy bag tag 200, according to one embodiment. The imaging device 118 may be integrated with a computing device (i.e., mobile communication device 15). The imaging device 118 may be part of system 100. The image 340 has a gray background, in this case on the display screen 304. However, the background in the display screen 304 may include other objects and colors therein, such as those that occur when capturing an image within an ambient background. The imaging device 118 includes a software application (i.e., application 311) loaded on a computing device 302 or mobile communication device 15, such as computing device 122. In one or more embodiments, the application 311 running on the computing device 122 may be configured to perform optical character recognition (OCR). In one or more embodiments, an application 311 running on the mobile communication device 15 may be configured to perform optical character recognition (OCR) and transmit both at least one image and a DPI data record, which is stored in the LIB (FIG. 1A). The application 311 may be downloaded onto the mobile communication device 15 via the system 100, such as by using the server 148.

[0547] The image may include at least one image 340 of printed passenger information associated with the airline mobile carrier on the originating hardcopy bag tag 200 from different locations. The bag tag is long and some printed text is not easily visible. The printed passenger information associated with the airline mobile carrier may include printed BSM data such as, but not limited to, an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number. In one or more embodiments, the license plate number may include a two-digit airline alphabetic character code or a three-digit numeric code. The printed passenger information associated with the airline mobile carrier may include a passenger name record (PNR) number. The printed information associated with the airline mobile carrier may include an airline code or an airline name. The printed passenger information associated with the airline mobile carrier may include the passenger's name.

[0548] Printed passenger information associated with an airline mobile carrier may include a unique identifier associated with the passenger's itinerary or may be used to navigate to the passenger's stored return flight information on the specified mobile carrier.

[0549] Printed passenger information associated with the airline mobile carrier may include a unique identifier that is a link index to the passenger's itinerary or passenger return flight information from a computer system associated with the airline mobile carrier. In one or more embodiments, the unique identifier is a Super PNR number. On a multi-leg flight or multiple airline carriers, the Super PNR number can link all PNRs for each leg together. Each carrier may have a different PNR for the legs of the flight.

[0550] Digital Passenger Information (DPI) data records linked to an airline mobile carrier may include, for example, an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number, a Passenger Booking Record (PNR) number, an airline code, an airline name, a passenger name, or any combination thereof. Examples of printed passenger information within the image of the originating hardcopy bag tag 200 are delimited by dashed boxes. In one or more embodiments, once the airline name or airline code is verified, the system may not be required to find any further airline codes. The airline code or airline name can be used to determine the airline's bag tag (BT) layout of the originating hardcopy bag tag 200, facilitating the discovery of specific printed passenger information within the image.

[0551] In one or more embodiments, the DPI data record may include a passenger name record (PNR) number and an airline code or airline name. In some examples, the DPI data record may include a passenger name record (PNR) number, an airline code or airline name, and the passenger's name. This DPI data record allows the system or server 148 to directly access the PNR 112.

[0552] The DPI data records may include digital baggage item records.

[0553] While certain embodiments can scan the barcode of an IATA bag tag to obtain certain information, the use of an image can be use...

Claims

1. 1. A method comprising: a) acquiring, by at least one of the at least one processor, image data representing at least one image of printed passenger information associated with the airline mobile carrier on an origin hardcopy bag tag or a printed document having at least a portion of the printed passenger information on the origin hardcopy bag tag to create a Digital Passenger Information (DPI) data record linked to the airline mobile carrier, the origin hardcopy bag tag being issued to a passenger's baggage item, the DPI data record including an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number, a Passenger Name Record (PNR) number, an airline code, an airline name, the passenger's name, or any combination thereof; b) accessing, by at least one of the at least one processor, passenger return flight information from a computer system associated with the airline mobile carrier based on the DPI data record; c) autonomously generating, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger manifest record based on the DPI data record and the passenger return flight information, the passenger manifest record including data for check-in with a designated return travel carrier for the return travel leg of the baggage item, the passenger, or a combination thereof; d) repeating a)-c) for a plurality of guests beginning a stay associated with the accommodation to autonomously form an inventory file.

2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the DPI data record includes the PNR number.

3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the DPI data record further includes an airline code, an airline name, the name of the passenger, or any combination thereof.

4. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the DPI data record further includes passenger-related or airline-related information contained on the origin hardcopy bag tag that links to the passenger return flight information stored in a memory system of the computer system associated with the airline mobile carrier.

5. The acquiring of the image data includes: capturing an image of the at least one of the origin hard copy bag tag or the printed certificate with an imaging device; 10. The method of claim 1, further comprising: communicating the at least one image by a communication device in electronic communication with the imaging device to a network interface coupled to at least one of the at least one processor.

6. performing, by at least one of the at least one processor, image processing on the at least one image to optically recognize printed text of the printed passenger information associated with the airline mobile carrier on the origin hardcopy bag tag and convert the printed text into a searchable machine-encoded text sequence; 2. The method of claim 1, further comprising: creating, by at least one of the at least one processor, the DPI data record linked to the airline mobile carrier from the searchable machine-encoded text sequence for the return travel segment by the specified return mobile carrier.

7. said performing image processing further comprising: optically recognizing the text of the PNR number in the at least one image; forming a machine-encoded text sequence of said PNR number; optically recognizing text of the passenger's name in the at least one image; and forming a machine-encoded text sequence of the name of the passenger.

8. said performing image processing optically recognizing an airline code or airline name text in said at least one image; 7. The method of claim 6, further comprising: forming a machine-encoded text sequence of the airline code or the airline name.

9. merging accommodation data from the accommodation with the inventory file; 10. The method of claim 1, further comprising: forming a master inventory file using the inventory file and the accommodation data, the accommodation data including a room number or cabin number for each passenger of the plurality of passengers.

10. 10. The method of claim 9, further comprising checking in, by at least one of the at least one processor, the baggage item with a return flight carrier for a return flight.

11. During said check-in, said baggage item is checked in; 11. The method of claim 10, further comprising printing, by a printing device, a return leg transfer IATA bag tag for the return flight for the baggage item.

12. and electronically acquiring, by at least one electronic acquisition device, from the airline mobile carrier an origin hardcopy bag tag identifier (OH-BTI) associated with or printed on the origin hardcopy bag tag to create a digital bag tag identifier (BTI) data record; 12. The method of claim 11, wherein the printing of the return leg transfer IATA bag tag for the return flight is triggered by the capturing of the OH-BTI or the creation of the digital BTI data record.

13. 1. A system comprising: at least one processor; at least one non-transitory tangible memory communicatively coupled to the at least one processor and storing at least one instruction, wherein the at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to: a) acquiring image data representing at least one image of printed passenger information associated with an airline mobile carrier on an origin hardcopy bag tag or a printed document having at least a portion of the printed passenger information on the origin hardcopy bag tag to create a Digital Passenger Information (DPI) data record linked to an airline mobile carrier, the origin hardcopy bag tag being issued to a passenger's baggage item, the DPI data record including an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number, a Passenger Name Record (PNR) number, an airline code, an airline name, the passenger's name, or any combination thereof; b) accessing passenger return flight information from a computer system associated with the airline mobile carrier based on the DPI data record; and c) autonomously creating a passenger manifest record from the DPI data record and the passenger return flight information, the passenger manifest record including data for check-in of the baggage item, the passenger, or a combination thereof, with a designated return travel carrier for the return travel leg; d) repeating a)-c) for a plurality of guests commencing a stay associated with the accommodation and autonomously forming an inventory file.

14. The system of claim 13 , wherein the DPI data record includes the PNR number.

15. 15. The system of claim 14, wherein the DPI data record further includes an airline code, an airline name, the name of the passenger, or any combination thereof.

16. 14. The system of claim 13, wherein the DPI data record further includes passenger-related or airline-related information contained on the origin hardcopy bag tag that links to the passenger return flight information stored in a memory system of the computer system associated with the airline mobile carrier.

17. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to performing image processing on the at least one image to optically recognize printed text of the printed passenger information associated with the airline mobile carrier on the origin hardcopy bag tag and convert the printed text into a searchable machine-encoded text sequence; 14. The system of claim 13, further configured to: create the DPI data record linked to the airline mobile carrier from the machine-encoded text sequence.

18. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to optically recognizing the text of the PNR number in the at least one image; forming a machine-encoded text sequence of said PNR number; optically recognizing text of the passenger's name in the at least one image; and forming a machine-encoded text sequence of the name of the passenger.

19. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to optically recognizing an airline code or airline name text in said at least one image; 16. The system of claim 15, further configured to: form a machine-encoded text sequence of the airline code or the airline name.

20. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to merging accommodation data from the accommodation with the inventory file; 14. The system of claim 13, further configured to: form a master inventory file using the inventory file and the accommodation data, the accommodation data including a room or cabin number for each passenger of the plurality of passengers.

21. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to 14. The system of claim 13, further configured to check in the baggage item for the return flight to a return flight carrier before printing a return leg transfer IATA bag tag.

22. further comprising a printing device; The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to 22. The system of claim 21, further configured to cause the printing device to print the return leg transfer IATA bag tag for the baggage item for the return flight based on the baggage item being checked in.

23. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to further configured to electronically acquire, by at least one electronic acquisition device, from the airline mobile carrier an origin hardcopy bag tag identifier (OH-BTI) associated with or printed on the origin hardcopy bag tag to create a digital bag tag identifier (BTI) data record; 23. The system of claim 22, wherein the printing of the return leg transfer IATA bag tag for the return flight is triggered by obtaining the OH-BTI or creating the digital BTI data record.

24. A non-transitory computer-readable medium having stored thereon instructions that, when executed by at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to: a) acquiring, by at least one of the at least one processor, image data representing at least one image of printed passenger information associated with the airline mobile carrier on an origin hardcopy bag tag or a printed document having at least a portion of the printed passenger information on the origin hardcopy bag tag to create a Digital Passenger Information (DPI) data record linked to the airline mobile carrier, the origin hardcopy bag tag being issued to a passenger's baggage item, the DPI data record including an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number, a Passenger Name Record (PNR) number, an airline code, an airline name, the passenger's name, or any combination thereof; b) accessing, by at least one of the at least one processor, passenger return flight information from a computer system associated with the airline mobile carrier based on the DPI data record; c) autonomously generating, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger manifest record based on the DPI data record and the passenger return flight information, the passenger manifest record including data for check-in with a designated return travel carrier for the return travel leg of the baggage item, the passenger, or a combination thereof; d) repeating a) through c) for a plurality of guests beginning a stay associated with the accommodation to autonomously form an inventory file.

25. 25. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 24, wherein the DPI data record includes the PNR number.

26. 26. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 25, wherein the DPI data record further includes an airline code, an airline name, the name of the passenger, or any combination thereof.

27. 25. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 24, wherein the DPI data record further includes passenger-related information or airline-related information included on the origin hardcopy bag tag that links to the passenger return flight information stored in a memory system of the computer system associated with the airline mobile carrier.

28. The acquiring of the image data includes: capturing an image of the at least one of the origin hard copy bag tag or the printed certificate with an imaging device; and communicating the at least one image by a communication device in electronic communication with the imaging device to a network interface coupled to at least one of the at least one processor.

29. The method comprises: performing, by at least one of the at least one processor, image processing on the at least one image to optically recognize printed text of the printed passenger information associated with the airline mobile carrier on the origin hardcopy bag tag and convert the printed text into a searchable machine-encoded text sequence; 25. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 24, further comprising: creating, by at least one of the at least one processor, the DPI data record linked to the airline mobile carrier from the searchable machine-encoded text sequence for the return travel segment by the designated return mobile carrier.

30. said performing image processing optically recognizing the text of the PNR number in the at least one image; forming a machine-encoded text sequence of said PNR number; optically recognizing text of the passenger's name in the at least one image; and forming a machine-encoded text sequence of the names of the passengers.

31. said performing image processing optically recognizing an airline code or airline name text in said at least one image; and forming a machine-encoded text sequence of the airline code or the airline name.

32. The method comprises: merging accommodation data from the accommodation with the inventory file; 25. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 24, further comprising: forming a master inventory file using the inventory file and the accommodation data, the accommodation data including a room number or cabin number for each passenger of the plurality of passengers.

33. 33. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 32, wherein the method further includes checking in, by at least one of the at least one processor, the baggage item with a return flight carrier for a return flight.

34. During said check-in, said baggage item is checked in; 34. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 33, wherein the method further comprises printing, by a printing device, a return leg transfer IATA bag tag for the baggage item for the return flight.

35. The method comprises: and electronically acquiring, by at least one electronic acquisition device, from the airline mobile carrier an origin hardcopy bag tag identifier (OH-BTI) associated with or printed on the origin hardcopy bag tag to create a digital bag tag identifier (BTI) data record; 35. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 34, wherein the printing of the return leg transfer IATA bag tag for the return flight is triggered by the acquisition of the OH-BTI or the creation of the digital BTI data record.

36. 1. A method comprising: a) acquiring, by at least one of the at least one processor, image data representing at least one image of printed passenger information associated with the airline mobile carrier on an origin hardcopy bag tag or a printed document including at least a portion of the passenger information on the origin hardcopy bag tag to create a Digital Passenger Information (DPI) data record linked to the airline mobile carrier, the origin hardcopy bag tag being issued to a passenger's checked-in baggage item, the DPI data record including an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number, a Passenger Booking Record (PNR) number, an airline code, an airline name, the passenger's name, or any combination thereof; b) accessing, by at least one of the at least one processor, passenger return flight information from a computer system associated with the airline mobile carrier based on the DPI data record; c) checking in, by at least one of the at least one processor, the baggage item, the passenger, or a combination thereof, for a return flight with a designated return airline mobile carrier associated with the accessed passenger's return flight information.

37. 37. The method of claim 36, wherein the DPI data record includes the PNR number.

38. 38. The method of claim 37, wherein the DPI data record further includes an airline code, an airline name, the name of the passenger, or any combination thereof.

39. 37. The method of claim 36, wherein the DPI data record further includes passenger-related or airline-related information contained on the origin hardcopy bag tag that links to the passenger return flight information stored in at least one memory of the computer system associated with the airline mobile carrier.

40. The acquiring of the image data includes: capturing an image of the at least one of the origin hard copy bag tag or the printed certificate with an imaging device; 37. The method of claim 36, comprising: communicating the at least one image to a network interface coupled to the at least one processor by a communication device in electronic communication with the imaging device.

41. performing, by at least one of the at least one processor, image processing on the at least one image to optically recognize printed text of the printed passenger information associated with the airline mobile carrier on the origin hardcopy bag tag and convert the printed text into a searchable machine-encoded text sequence; 37. The method of claim 36, further comprising: creating, by at least one of the at least one processor, the DPI data record linked to the airline mobile carrier from the searchable machine-encoded text sequence of the optically recognized printed text of the printed passenger information for the return flight on the designated return airline mobile carrier.

42. said performing image processing optically recognizing the text of the PNR number in the at least one image; forming a machine-encoded text sequence of said PNR number; optically recognizing text of the passenger's name in the at least one image; and forming a machine-encoded text sequence of the name of the passenger.

43. said performing image processing optically recognizing the airline code or the airline name text in the at least one image; 42. The method of claim 41, further comprising: forming a machine-encoded text sequence of the airline code or the airline name.

44. Before step c), d) autonomously generating, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger manifest record based on the DPI data record and the accessed passenger return flight information, the passenger manifest record including data for check-in of the baggage item, the passenger, or a combination thereof, for the return travel segment with the designated return airline travel carrier; 37. The method of claim 36, further comprising: e) repeating a)-b) and d) for a plurality of passengers beginning a stay associated with the accommodation to autonomously form the inventory file.

45. During the check-in, the passenger is checked in; The method further comprises, during the check-in: obtaining boarding pass information for the passenger's return flight; 45. The method of claim 44, further comprising: communicating, by the at least one processor, the boarding pass information to an electronic communication device of the passenger.

46. merging accommodation data from the accommodation with the inventory file; 45. The method of claim 44, further comprising: forming a master inventory file using the inventory file and the accommodation data, the accommodation data including a room or cabin number for each passenger of the plurality of passengers.

47. During said check-in, said baggage item is checked in; 37. The method of claim 36, further comprising printing, by a printing device, a return leg transfer IATA bag tag for the return flight on the checked-in baggage item.

48. After step b) and before step c), scanning the IATA license plate number barcode on the origin hardcopy bag tag; 48. The method of claim 47, further comprising: accessing the passenger return flight information stored in one of a baggage manifest or a passenger manifest for use in step c).

49. 1. A system comprising: at least one processor; at least one non-transitory tangible memory communicatively coupled to the at least one processor, the at least one memory storing at least one instruction; The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to a) acquiring image data representing at least one image of printed passenger information associated with an airline mobile carrier on an originating hardcopy bag tag or a printed document including at least a portion of the passenger information on the originating hardcopy bag tag to create a Digital Passenger Information (DPI) data record linked to an airline mobile carrier, the originating hardcopy bag tag being issued to a passenger's checked-in baggage, the DPI data record including an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number, a Passenger Name Record (PNR) number, an airline code, an airline name, the passenger's name, or any combination thereof; b) accessing passenger return flight information from a computer system associated with the airline mobile carrier based on the DPI data record; and c) checking in the baggage item, the passenger, or a combination thereof for a return flight with a designated return airline mobile carrier associated with the accessed passenger's return flight information.

50. 50. The system of claim 49, wherein the DPI data record includes the PNR number.

51. 51. The system of claim 50, wherein the DPI data record further includes an airline code, an airline name, and the passenger's name, or any combination thereof.

52. 50. The system of claim 49, wherein the DPI data record further includes passenger-related or airline-related information contained on the origin hardcopy bag tag that links to the passenger return flight information stored in at least one memory of the computer system associated with the airline mobile carrier.

53. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to obtaining the image data by performing image processing on the at least one image to optically recognize printed text of the printed passenger information associated with the airline mobile carrier on the origin hard copy bag tag and convert the printed text into a searchable machine-encoded text sequence; 50. The system of claim 49, further configured to: create the DPI data record linked to the airline mobile carrier from the machine-encoded text sequence.

54. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to optically recognizing the text of the PNR number in the at least one image; forming a machine-encoded text sequence of said PNR number; optically recognizing text of the passenger's name in the at least one image; and forming a machine-encoded text sequence of the name of the passenger.

55. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to optically recognizing the airline code or the airline name text in the at least one image; 54. The system of claim 53, further configured to perform image processing by: forming a machine-encoded text sequence of the airline code or the airline name.

56. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to, prior to check-in of the baggage item or the passenger: d) autonomously creating a passenger manifest record based on the DPI data record and the accessed passenger return flight information, the passenger manifest record including data for check-in of the baggage item, the passenger, or a combination thereof, with a designated return travel carrier for the return travel leg; 50. The system of claim 49, further configured to: e) repeat steps a)-b) and d) for a plurality of passengers beginning a stay associated with the accommodation to autonomously form an inventory file.

57. During the check-in, the passenger is checked in; The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to checking the passenger into the designated return mobile carrier for the return flight; obtaining boarding pass information for the passenger's return flight; 57. The system of claim 56, further configured to: communicate the boarding pass information to the passenger's electronic communication device.

58. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to merging accommodation data from the accommodation with the inventory file; 57. The system of claim 56, further configured to: form a master inventory file using the inventory file and the accommodation data, the accommodation data including a room or cabin number for each passenger of the plurality of passengers.

59. further comprising a printing device; c) during said check-in, said baggage item is checked in; The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to 50. The system of claim 49, further configured to cause the printing device to print a return leg transfer IATA bag tag for the check-in baggage item for the return flight.

60. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to: scanning a barcode of the IATA license plate number on the origin hardcopy bag tag, wherein the printed document includes a generated marker having at least a portion of the passenger information on the origin hardcopy bag tag or the IATA license plate number associated with the origin hardcopy bag tag; 50. The system of claim 49, further configured to: c) access the passenger return flight information stored in one of a baggage manifest or a passenger manifest for use in

61. A non-transitory computer-readable medium having stored thereon instructions that, when executed by at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to: a) acquiring, by at least one of the at least one processor, image data representing at least one image of printed passenger information associated with the airline mobile carrier on an origin hardcopy bag tag or a printed document including at least a portion of the passenger information on the origin hardcopy bag tag to create a Digital Passenger Information (DPI) data record linked to an airline mobile carrier, the origin hardcopy bag tag being issued to a passenger's checked-in baggage item, the DPI data record including an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number, a Passenger Name Record (PNR) number, an airline code, an airline name, or the passenger's name, or any combination thereof; b) accessing, by at least one of the at least one processor, passenger return flight information from a computer system associated with the airline mobile carrier based on the DPI data record; and c) checking in, by at least one of the at least one processor, the baggage item, the passenger, or a combination thereof, for a return flight with a designated return airline mobile carrier associated with the accessed passenger's return flight information.

62. 62. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 61, wherein the DPI data record includes the PNR number.

63. 63. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 62, wherein the DPI data record further includes an airline code, an airline name, and the name of the passenger.

64. 62. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 61, wherein the DPI data record further includes passenger-related information or airline-related information included on the origin hardcopy bag tag that links to the passenger return flight information stored in at least one memory of the computer system associated with the airline mobile carrier.

65. The acquiring of the image data includes: capturing an image of the at least one of the origin hard copy bag tag or the printed certificate with an imaging device; and communicating the at least one image to a network interface coupled to the at least one processor by a communication device in electronic communication with the imaging device.

66. The method comprises: performing, by at least one of the at least one processor, image processing on the at least one image to optically recognize printed text of the printed passenger information associated with the airline mobile carrier on the origin hardcopy bag tag and convert the printed text into a searchable machine-encoded text sequence; 62. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 61, further comprising: creating, by at least one of the at least one processor, the DPI data record linked to the airline mobile carrier from the searchable machine-encoded text sequence for the return flight on the specified return airline mobile carrier.

67. said performing image processing optically recognizing the text of the PNR number in the at least one image; forming a machine-encoded text sequence of said PNR number; optically recognizing text of the passenger's name in the at least one image; and forming a machine-encoded text sequence of the name of the passenger.

68. said performing image processing optically recognizing the airline code or the airline name text in the at least one image; and forming a machine-encoded text sequence of the airline code or the airline name.

69. The method further comprises, before step c), d) autonomously generating, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger manifest record based on the DPI data record and the accessed passenger return flight information, the passenger manifest record including data for check-in of the baggage item, the passenger, or a combination thereof, for the return travel segment with the designated return airline travel carrier; e) repeating a)-b) and d) for multiple passengers beginning a stay associated with the accommodation to autonomously form an inventory file.

70. During the check-in, the passenger is checked in; The method further comprises, during the check-in: obtaining boarding pass information for the passenger's return flight; 70. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 69, further comprising: communicating, by the at least one processor, the boarding pass information to an electronic communication device of the passenger.

71. The method comprises: merging accommodation data from the accommodation with the inventory file; 70. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 69, further comprising: forming a master inventory file using the inventory file and the accommodation data, the accommodation data including a room number or cabin number for each passenger of the plurality of passengers.

72. During said check-in, said baggage item is checked in; 62. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 61, wherein the method further comprises printing, by a printing device, a return leg transfer IATA bag tag for the return flight for the checked-in baggage item.

73. The method further comprises the steps of: after step b) and before step c), scanning a barcode of the IATA license plate number on the origin hardcopy bag tag, wherein the printed document includes a generated marker having at least a portion of the passenger information on the origin hardcopy bag tag or the IATA license plate number associated with the origin hardcopy bag tag; 73. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 72, further comprising: accessing the passenger return flight information stored in one of a baggage manifest or a passenger manifest for use in step c).

74. 1. A method for facilitating check-in of a passenger's baggage items, the method comprising: a) acquiring, by at least one of the at least one processor, image data representing at least one image of printed passenger information associated with the airline mobile carrier on an origin hardcopy bag tag or a printed document having at least a portion of the printed passenger information on the origin hardcopy bag tag to create a Digital Passenger Information (DPI) data record linked to the airline mobile carrier, the origin hardcopy bag tag being issued to the baggage item of the passenger, the DPI data record including machine-encoded text of an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number; b) accessing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a B-type message including the passenger's passenger reservation record (PNR) number using the machine-encoded text of the IATA license plate number from a computer system associated with the airline mobile carrier; c) retrieving, by at least one of said at least one processor, check-in information for a return flight of said passenger with a designated return mobile carrier using PNR data associated with said PNR number; d) during a check-in window, by at least one of the at least one processor, checking in the baggage item, the passenger, or a combination thereof, to the designated return mobile carrier based on the retrieved check-in information for the return flight.

75. analyzing, by at least one of the at least one processor, the IATA license plate number to locate an airline code; 75. The method of claim 74, further comprising: identifying, by at least one of the at least one processor, instructions for accessing the B-type message based on the airline code.

76. 75. The method of claim 74, wherein the retrieved check-in information includes a return leg flight time and the designated return mobile carrier.

77. obtaining, by at least one of the at least one processor during the check-in, airline bag tag information for the return flight for the baggage item; 77. The method of claim 76, further comprising printing, by a printer, a new bag tag for the return flight that matches an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate for the passenger's checked-in return baggage.

78. checking in the passenger for the return flight by at least one of the at least one processor during the check-in; obtaining, by at least one of the at least one processor, boarding pass information for the return flight; 78. The method of claim 77, further comprising: communicating, by at least one of the at least one processor, the boarding pass information to an electronic communication device of the passenger.

79. The acquiring of the image data includes: performing, by at least one of the at least one processor, image processing on the at least one image to optically recognize printed text of the printed passenger information associated with the airline mobile carrier on the origin hardcopy bag tag and convert the printed text into searchable machine-encoded text; and creating, by at least one of the at least one processor, the DPI data record linked to the airline mobile carrier from the searchable machine-encoded text for the return flight on the specified return mobile carrier.

80. 75. The method of claim 74, wherein the B-type message comprises a package source message.

81. 1. A system for facilitating check-in of passenger baggage items, the system comprising: at least one processor; at least one non-transitory tangible memory communicatively coupled to the at least one processor, the at least one memory storing at least one instruction; The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to a) causing at least one of the at least one processor to acquire image data representing at least one image of printed passenger information associated with the airline mobile carrier on an origin hardcopy bag tag or a printed document having at least a portion of the passenger information on the origin hardcopy bag tag to create a Digital Passenger Information (DPI) data record linked to an airline mobile carrier, the origin hardcopy bag tag being issued to the baggage item of the passenger, the DPI data record including machine-encoded text of an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number; b) causing at least one of the at least one processor to access a B-type message containing the passenger's passenger reservation record (PNR) number using the machine-encoded text of the IATA license plate number from a computer system associated with the airline mobile carrier; c) causing at least one of said at least one processor to retrieve check-in information for said passenger's return flight with a designated return mobile carrier using PNR data associated with said PNR number; d) causing at least one of the at least one processor to check in a return baggage item, a passenger, or a combination thereof, to the designated return mobile carrier during a check-in window based on the retrieved check-in information for the return flight.

82. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to causing at least one of the at least one processor to analyze the IATA license plate number to locate an airline code; 82. The system of claim 81, further configured to: cause at least one of the at least one processor to identify instructions for accessing the B-type message based on the airline code.

83. 82. The system of claim 81, wherein the retrieved check-in information includes a return leg flight time and the designated return mobile carrier.

84. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to causing at least one of the at least one processor to obtain airline bag tag information for the return flight for the baggage item during the check-in; 84. The system of claim 83, further configured to: cause a printer to print a new bag tag for the return flight that matches an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate of the passenger's checked-in return baggage.

85. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to, during the check-in, checking in the passenger with at least one of the at least one processor for the return flight; causing at least one of the at least one processor to obtain boarding pass information for the return flight; 85. The system of claim 84, further configured to: cause at least one of the at least one processor to communicate the boarding pass information to an electronic communication device of the passenger.

86. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to causing at least one of the at least one processor to perform image processing on the at least one image to optically recognize printed text of the printed passenger information associated with the airline mobile carrier on the origin hardcopy bag tag and convert the printed text into searchable machine-encoded text; 82. The system of claim 81, further configured to: cause at least one of the at least one processor to create the DPI data record linked to the airline mobile carrier from the searchable machine-encoded text for the return flight on the designated return mobile carrier.

87. 82. The system of claim 81, wherein the B-type message comprises a package source message.

88. 1. A non-transitory computer-readable medium having instructions stored thereon that, when executed by at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to perform a method for facilitating check-in of a passenger's baggage items, the method comprising: a) acquiring, by at least one of the at least one processor, image data representing at least one image of printed passenger information associated with the airline mobile carrier on an origin hardcopy bag tag or a printed document having at least a portion of the printed passenger information on the origin hardcopy bag tag to create a Digital Passenger Information (DPI) data record linked to the airline mobile carrier, the origin hardcopy bag tag being issued to the baggage item of the passenger, the DPI data record including machine-encoded text of an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number; b) accessing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a B-type message including the passenger's passenger reservation record (PNR) number using the machine-encoded text of the IATA license plate number from a computer system associated with the airline mobile carrier; c) retrieving, by at least one of said at least one processor, check-in information for a return flight of said passenger with a designated return mobile carrier using PNR data associated with said PNR number; d) during a check-in window, by at least one of the at least one processor, checking in the baggage item, the passenger, or a combination thereof, to the designated return mobile carrier based on the retrieved check-in information for the return flight.

89. The method comprises: analyzing, by at least one of the at least one processor, the IATA license plate number to locate an airline code; 90. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 88, further comprising: identifying, by at least one of the at least one processor, instructions for accessing the B-type message based on the airline code.

90. 90. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 88, wherein the retrieved check-in information includes a return leg flight time and the designated return mobile carrier.

91. The method comprises: obtaining, by at least one of the at least one processor during the check-in, airline bag tag information for the return flight for the baggage item; 91. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 90, further comprising: printing, by a printer, a new bag tag for the return flight that matches an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate for the passenger's checked-in return baggage.

92. The method comprises: checking in the passenger for the return flight by at least one of the at least one processor during the check-in; obtaining, by at least one of the at least one processor, boarding pass information for the return flight; 92. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 91, further comprising: communicating, by at least one of the at least one processor, the boarding pass information to an electronic communication device of the passenger.

93. The acquiring of the image data includes: performing, by at least one of the at least one processor, image processing on the at least one image to optically recognize printed text of the printed passenger information associated with the airline mobile carrier on the origin hardcopy bag tag and convert the printed text into searchable machine-encoded text; and creating, by at least one of the at least one processor, the DPI data record linked to the airline mobile carrier from the searchable machine-encoded text related to the return flight on the designated return mobile carrier.

94. 90. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 88, wherein the B-type message comprises a package source message.

95. 1. A method comprising: a) acquiring, by at least one of the at least one processor, image data representing at least one image of printed passenger information associated with the airline mobile carrier on an origin hardcopy bag tag or a printed document including at least a portion of the printed passenger information on the origin hardcopy bag tag to create a Digital Passenger Information (DPI) data record linked to the airline mobile carrier, wherein the origin hardcopy bag tag is issued to a passenger's baggage item, and the DPI data record includes an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number, a Passenger Name Record (PNR) number, an airline code, an airline name, the passenger's name, or any combination thereof; b) accessing, by at least one of the at least one processor, passenger return flight information from a computer system associated with the airline mobile carrier based on the DPI data record; c) printing, by a printing device, a return leg travel IATA bag tag for the return flight associated with said passenger return flight information.

96. 96. The method of claim 95, wherein the DPI data record includes the PNR number.

97. 97. The method of claim 96, wherein the DPI data record further includes an airline code, an airline name, the name of the passenger, or any combination thereof.

98. 96. The method of claim 95, wherein the DPI data record further includes passenger-related or airline-related information contained on the origin hardcopy bag tag that links to the passenger return flight information stored in a memory system of the computer system associated with the airline mobile carrier.

99. The acquiring of the image data includes: capturing an image of the at least one of the origin hard copy bag tag or the printed certificate with an imaging device; 96. The method of claim 95, comprising: communicating the at least one image by a communication device in electronic communication with the imaging device to a network interface coupled to at least one of the at least one processor.

100. performing, by at least one of the at least one processor, image processing on the at least one image to optically recognize printed text of the printed passenger information associated with the airline mobile carrier on the origin hardcopy bag tag and convert the printed text into a searchable machine-encoded text sequence; 96. The method of claim 95, further comprising: creating, by at least one of the at least one processor, the DPI data record linked to the airline mobile carrier from the searchable machine-encoded text sequence for the return flight on a designated return mobile carrier.

101. said performing image processing optically recognizing the text of the PNR number in the at least one image; forming a machine-encoded text sequence of said PNR number; optically recognizing text of the passenger's name in the at least one image; and forming a machine-encoded text sequence of the name of the passenger.

102. said performing image processing optically recognizing an airline code or airline name text in said at least one image; 101. The method of claim 100, further comprising: forming a machine-encoded text sequence of the airline code or the airline name.

103. 96. The method of claim 95, wherein said accessing said passenger return flight information includes accessing a B-type message using the IATA license plate number of the DPI data record, said B-type message including said PNR number.

104. 104. The method of claim 103, wherein the B-type message comprises a package source message.

105. 96. The method of claim 95, further comprising checking in, by at least one of the at least one processor, the baggage item for the return flight to a return flight carrier before printing the return leg transfer IATA bag tag.

106. 1. A system comprising: at least one processor; at least one non-transitory tangible memory communicatively coupled to the at least one processor, the at least one memory storing at least one instruction; The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to acquiring image data representing at least one image of printed passenger information associated with an airline mobile carrier on an origin hardcopy bag tag or a printed document including at least a portion of the printed passenger information on the origin hardcopy bag tag to create a Digital Passenger Information (DPI) data record linked to an airline mobile carrier, the origin hardcopy bag tag being issued to a passenger's baggage item, the DPI data record including an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number, a Passenger Name Record (PNR) number, an airline code, an airline name, the passenger's name, or any combination thereof; accessing passenger return flight information from a computer system associated with the airline mobile carrier based on the DPI data record; causing a printing device to print a return leg travel IATA bag tag for a return flight associated with the passenger return flight information.

107. 107. The system of claim 106, wherein the DPI data record includes the PNR number.

108. 108. The system of claim 107, wherein the DPI data record further includes an airline code, an airline name, the name of the passenger, or any combination thereof.

109. 107. The system of claim 106, wherein the DPI data record further includes passenger-related or airline-related information contained on the origin hardcopy bag tag that links to the passenger return flight information stored in a memory system of the computer system associated with the airline mobile carrier.

110. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to performing image processing on the at least one image to optically recognize printed text of the printed passenger information associated with the airline mobile carrier on the origin hardcopy bag tag and convert the printed text into a searchable machine-encoded text sequence; 107. The system of claim 106, further configured to: create the DPI data record linked to the airline mobile carrier from the machine-encoded text sequence.

111. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to optically recognizing the text of the PNR number in the at least one image; forming a machine-encoded text sequence of said PNR number; optically recognizing text of the passenger's name in the at least one image; 111. The system of claim 110, further configured to: form a machine-encoded text sequence of the name of the passenger.

112. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to optically recognizing an airline code or airline name text in said at least one image; 111. The system of claim 110, further configured to: form a machine-encoded text sequence of the airline code or the airline name.

113. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to 107. The system of claim 106, further configured to access the passenger return flight information by accessing a B-type message using the IATA license plate number of the DPI data record, the B-type message including the PNR number.

114. 114. The system of claim 113, wherein the B-type message comprises a package source message (BSM).

115. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to 107. The system of claim 106, further configured to check in the baggage item for the return flight to a return flight carrier before printing the return leg transfer IATA bag tag.

116. A non-transitory computer-readable medium having stored thereon instructions that, when executed by at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to: a) acquiring, by at least one of the at least one processor, image data representing at least one image of printed passenger information associated with the airline mobile carrier on an origin hardcopy bag tag or a printed document including at least a portion of the printed passenger information on the origin hardcopy bag tag to create a Digital Passenger Information (DPI) data record linked to the airline mobile carrier, wherein the origin hardcopy bag tag is issued to a passenger's baggage item, and the DPI data record includes an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number, a Passenger Name Record (PNR) number, an airline code, an airline name, the passenger's name, or any combination thereof; b) accessing, by at least one of the at least one processor, passenger return flight information from a computer system associated with the airline mobile carrier based on the DPI data record; and c) printing, by a printing device, a return leg transfer IATA bag tag for the return flight associated with the passenger return flight information.

117. 117. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 116, wherein the DPI data record includes the PNR number.

118. 118. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 117, wherein the DPI data record further includes an airline code, an airline name, the name of the passenger, or any combination thereof.

119. 117. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 116, wherein the DPI data record further includes passenger-related or airline-related information contained on the origin hardcopy bag tag that links to the passenger return flight information stored in a memory system of the computer system associated with the airline mobile carrier.

120. The acquiring of the image data includes: capturing an image of the at least one of the origin hard copy bag tag or the printed certificate with an imaging device; and communicating the at least one image to a network interface coupled to at least one of the at least one processor by a communication device in electronic communication with the imaging device.

121. The method comprises: performing, by at least one of the at least one processor, image processing on the at least one image to optically recognize printed text of the printed passenger information associated with the airline mobile carrier on the origin hardcopy bag tag and convert the printed text into a searchable machine-encoded text sequence; 117. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 116, further comprising: creating, by at least one of the at least one processor, the DPI data record linked to the airline mobile carrier from the searchable machine-encoded text sequence for the return flight by a designated return mobile carrier.

122. said performing image processing optically recognizing the text of the PNR number in the at least one image; forming a machine-encoded text sequence of said PNR number; optically recognizing text of the passenger's name in the at least one image; and forming a machine-encoded text sequence of the name of the passenger.

123. said performing image processing optically recognizing an airline code or airline name text in said at least one image; and forming a machine-encoded text sequence of the airline code or the airline name.

124. 117. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 116, wherein the accessing the passenger return flight information includes accessing a B-type message using the IATA license plate number of the DPI data record, the B-type message including the PNR number.

125. 125. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 124, wherein the B-type message comprises a package source message.

126. 117. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 116, further comprising checking in, by at least one of the at least one processor, the baggage item for the return flight to a return flight carrier before printing the return leg transfer IATA bag tag.

127. 1. A method comprising: extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number from a Baggage Source Message (BSM) associated with the arrival of the passenger's baggage item by the first mode of travel; and creating, by at least one of the at least one processor, a baggage manifest record for the baggage item that generates an electronic baggage brain for identifying a location where the baggage item needs to be delivered, the baggage manifest record including the IATA license plate number, and the baggage manifest record accessible by one or more devices configured to scan an origin hardcopy bag tag identifier (OH-BTI) associated with an origin hardcopy bag tag from an origin mobile carrier.

128. The BSM includes a flight number and an airline; The method comprises: sorting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the plurality of BSMs based on a baggage source indicator configured to indicate that the BSM is a destination BSM or a transfer BSM; 128. The method of claim 127, further comprising: matching, by at least one of the at least one processor, the flight numbers and the airlines included in the BSM with flight numbers and airlines included in a manifest for a second travel mode.

129. 129. The method of claim 128, wherein the second mode of travel is one of a cruise ship, a train, a bus, a ferry, an air carrier, or an accommodation facility.

130. 128. The method of claim 127, further comprising receiving, by at least one of the at least one processor, a trigger for activating the electronic baggage brain associated with the baggage manifest record, the trigger representing a scan of the origin hardcopy bag tag having an IATA license plate barcode or a scan of a printed document having a portion of printed text included on the origin hardcopy bag tag.

131. 131. The method of claim 130, further comprising electronically linking the electronic baggage brain to a manifest for a second mode of travel.

132. extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger reservation record (PNR) number from the BSM; creating said baggage manifest record comprises:

128. The method of claim 127, further comprising adding, by at least one of the at least one processor, the PNR number to the baggage manifest record.

133. acquiring, by a device from among the one or more devices, the OH-BTI to create a digital bag tag identifier (BTI) data record linked to the originating mobile carrier; extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the IATA license plate number from the digital BTI data record; accessing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a PNR from a computer system of the origin mobile carrier based on the PNR number; and autonomously updating, by at least one of the at least one processor, the baggage manifest record with data for check-in of the passenger's return travel leg with a designated return travel carrier; 133. The method of claim 132, wherein the method is repeated for each passenger of a plurality of passengers beginning a stay associated with an accommodation, thereby autonomously creating a baggage manifest file including conduits for checking in a plurality of baggage items to the designated return travel carrier.

134. The obtaining by the device from among the one or more devices includes: scanning the OH-BTI on the source hard copy bag tag from the source mobile carrier with a bar code scanner; scanning, with the barcode scanner, the OH-BTI on a printed marker from the originating mobile carrier affixed to the baggage item; or reading, by a radio frequency identifier (RFID) reader, RFID information associated with the OH-BTI; The method comprises:

134. The method of claim 133, further comprising updating, by at least one of the at least one processor, the electronic baggage brain with location data from the devices of the one or more devices.

135. executing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a remote check-in process for the baggage item on the return leg; obtaining, by at least one of the at least one processor, airline bag tag information for the return travel segment for checked-in baggage items for the passenger; 134. The method of claim 133, further comprising printing, by a printer, a new bag tag for the return leg that matches the IATA license plate of each checked-in baggage item of the passenger.

136. replacing the origin hard copy bag tag from the origin mobile carrier with the new bag tag for the return travel leg; 136. The method of claim 135, further comprising: updating, by at least one of the at least one processor, the electronic baggage brain of the baggage manifest record with the IATA license plate number for the return leg of travel.

137. 1. A system comprising: at least one processor; at least one non-transitory tangible memory communicatively coupled to the at least one processor and configured to store at least one instruction; The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to extracting an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number from a Baggage Source Message (BSM) associated with the arrival of the passenger's baggage item by the first mode of travel; creating a baggage manifest record for the baggage item that generates an electronic baggage brain for identifying a location where the baggage item needs to be delivered, the baggage manifest record including the IATA license plate number, and the baggage manifest record accessible by one or more devices configured to scan an origin hardcopy bag tag identifier (OH-BTI) associated with an origin hardcopy bag tag from an origin mobile carrier.

138. The BSM includes a flight number and an airline; The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to sorting the plurality of BSMs based on a baggage source indicator configured to indicate that the BSM is a destination BSM or a transfer BSM; 138. The system of claim 137, further configured to: match the flight numbers and airlines included in the BSM with flight numbers and airlines included in a manifest for a second mode of travel.

139. 139. The system of claim 138, wherein the second mode of travel is one of a cruise ship, a train, a bus, a ferry, an airline carrier, or an accommodation facility.

140. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to 138. The system of claim 137, further configured to receive a trigger for activating the electronic baggage brain associated with the baggage manifest record, the trigger representing a scan of the origin hardcopy bag tag having an IATA license plate barcode or a scan of a printed document having a portion of printed text included on the origin hardcopy bag tag.

141. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to 141. The system of claim 140, further configured to electronically link the electronic baggage brain to a manifest of a second mode of travel.

142. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to extracting a passenger reservation record (PNR) number from the BSM; 138. The system of claim 137, further configured to: create the baggage manifest record by adding the PNR number to the baggage manifest record.

143. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to obtaining the OH-BTI to create a digital bag tag identifier (BTI) data record linked to the originating mobile carrier; extracting the IATA license plate number from the digital BTI data record; accessing a PNR from a computer system of the origin mobile carrier based on the PNR number; autonomously updating the baggage manifest record with data for check-in of the passenger's return travel leg with a designated return travel carrier; 143. The system of claim 142, further configured to: autonomously create, for each passenger among a plurality of passengers commencing a stay associated with the accommodation, a baggage manifest file including a conduit for checking in a plurality of baggage items to the designated return travel carrier.

144. Further comprising a device from among one or more devices, said device comprising: one of a barcode scanner, an imaging device, a radio frequency identifier (RFID) reader, or a near field communication (NFC) reader; The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to 144. The system of claim 143, further configured to update the electronic baggage brain with location data from the devices of the one or more devices.

145. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to performing a remote check-in process for the baggage item on the return leg; obtaining airline bag tag information for the return travel segment for checked-in baggage items for the passenger; 144. The system of claim 143, further configured to: cause a printer to print a new bag tag for the return leg of travel that matches the IATA license plate of each checked-in baggage item of the passenger.

146. 146. The system of claim 145, wherein the origin hard copy bag tag from the origin mobile carrier is replaced with the new bag tag for the return travel leg.

147. A non-transitory computer-readable medium having stored thereon instructions that, when executed by at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to: extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number from a Baggage Source Message (BSM) associated with the arrival of the passenger's baggage item by the first mode of travel; and creating, by at least one of the at least one processor, a baggage manifest record for the baggage item that generates an electronic baggage brain for identifying a location where the baggage item needs to be delivered, the baggage manifest record including the IATA license plate number, and the baggage manifest record accessible by one or more devices configured to scan an origin hardcopy bag tag identifier (OH-BTI) associated with an origin hardcopy bag tag from an origin mobile carrier.

148. The BSM includes a flight number and an airline; The method comprises: sorting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the plurality of BSMs based on a baggage source indicator configured to indicate that the BSM is a destination BSM or a transfer BSM; 148. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 147, further comprising: matching, by at least one of the at least one processor, the flight numbers and the airlines included in the BSM with flight numbers and airlines included in a manifest for a second travel mode.

149. 148. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 147, wherein the second mode of travel is one of a cruise ship, a train, a bus, a ferry, an airline carrier, or an accommodation facility.

150. The method comprises:

148. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 147, further comprising receiving, by at least one of the at least one processor, a trigger for activating the electronic baggage brain associated with the baggage manifest record, the trigger representing a scan of the origin hardcopy bag tag having an IATA license plate barcode or a scan of a printed document having a portion of printed text included on the origin hardcopy bag tag.

151. 151. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 150, wherein the method further comprises electronically linking the electronic baggage brain to a manifest of a second mode of travel.

152. The method comprises: extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger reservation record (PNR) number from the BSM; creating said baggage manifest record comprises:

148. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 147, further comprising adding, by at least one of the at least one processor, the PNR number to the baggage manifest record.

153. The method comprises: acquiring, by a device from among the one or more devices, the OH-BTI to create a digital bag tag identifier (BTI) data record linked to the originating mobile carrier; extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the IATA license plate number from the digital BTI data record; accessing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a PNR from a computer system of the origin mobile carrier based on the PNR number; and autonomously updating, by at least one of the at least one processor, the baggage manifest record with data for check-in of the passenger's return travel leg with a designated return travel carrier; 153. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 152, wherein the method is repeated for each passenger among a plurality of passengers beginning a stay associated with an accommodation, thereby autonomously creating a baggage manifest file including conduits for checking in a plurality of baggage items to the designated return travel carrier.

154. The obtaining by the device from among the one or more devices includes: scanning the OH-BTI on the source hard copy bag tag from the source mobile carrier with a bar code scanner; scanning, with the barcode scanner, the OH-BTI on a printed marker from the originating mobile carrier affixed to the baggage item; or reading, by a radio frequency identifier (RFID) reader, RFID information associated with the OH-BTI; The method comprises:

154. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 153, further comprising updating, by at least one of the at least one processor, the electronic baggage brain with location data from the devices of the one or more devices.

155. The method comprises: executing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a remote check-in process for the baggage item on the return leg; obtaining, by at least one of the at least one processor, airline bag tag information for the return travel segment for checked-in baggage items for the passenger; 154. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 153, further comprising: printing, by a printer, a new bag tag for the return travel leg that matches the IATA license plate of each checked-in baggage item of the passenger.

156. The method comprises: replacing the origin hard copy bag tag from the origin mobile carrier with the new bag tag for the return travel leg; 156. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 155, further comprising: updating, by at least one of the at least one processor, the electronic baggage brain of the baggage manifest record with the IATA license plate number for the return leg of travel.

157. 1. A method comprising: a) identifying, by at least one of the at least one processor, a baggage source message (BSM) associated with the arrival of a passenger baggage item, the BSM including an airport code associated with an airport and movement data of a first mode movement carrier of the baggage item; b) matching, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger name of the passenger in the BSM with a passenger name in a manifest for a second mode of travel different from the first mode of travel, the second mode of travel being local to the airport code; c) extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number from the BSM; and d) creating, by at least one of the at least one processor, a baggage manifest record for the baggage item, the baggage manifest record including the IATA license plate number, the baggage manifest record accessible by a predetermined electronic capture device configured to scan an origin hardcopy bag tag identifier (OH-BTI) associated with or printed on an origin hardcopy bag tag from the first mode mobile carrier affixed to the baggage item.

158. the BSM is a terminal BSM; the movement data includes the flight number and airline of the baggage item; The method comprises: and prior to b), sorting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the plurality of BSMs based on a package source indicator that indicates that the BSM is a destination BSM; 158. The method of claim 157, wherein b) further comprises matching, by at least one of the at least one processor, the flight number with the airline in the destination BSM.

159. 158. The method of claim 157, wherein the second mode of travel is one of a cruise ship, a train, a bus, a ferry, an air carrier, or an accommodation facility.

160. 158. The method of claim 157, further comprising, after d), receiving, by at least one of the at least one processor, a trigger to activate an electronic baggage brain associated with the baggage manifest record, the trigger representing a scan of the origin hardcopy bag tag having an IATA license plate barcode or a scan of a printed document having a portion of the printed text of the origin hardcopy bag tag.

161. 161. The method of claim 160, further comprising electronically linking the electronic baggage brain to a passenger manifest associated with the manifest of the second mode of travel.

162. e) extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger reservation record (PNR) number from the BSM; d) is 158. The method of claim 157, further comprising adding, by at least one of the at least one processor, the PNR number to the baggage manifest record.

163. f) acquiring the OH-BTI by an electronic acquisition device from among the predetermined electronic acquisition devices to create a digital bag tag identifier (BTI) data record linked to the first mode mobile carrier; g) extracting, by at least one of said at least one processor, said IATA license plate number from said digital BTI data record; h) accessing, by at least one of said at least one processor, a passenger reservation record (PNR) from said first mode mobile carrier's computer system based on said PNR number; i) autonomously updating, by at least one of the at least one processor, the baggage manifest record with data for check-in of the passenger's return travel leg with a designated return travel carrier; 163. The method of claim 162, further comprising: j) repeating a) to i) for a plurality of passengers beginning a stay associated with an accommodation to autonomously create a baggage manifest file, the baggage manifest file including a conduit for checking the plurality of baggage items into the designated return travel carrier.

164. The acquiring by the electronic acquisition device from the predetermined electronic acquisition device includes: scanning the OH-BTI on the originating hard copy bag tag from the first mode mobile carrier with a bar code scanner; scanning, with the barcode scanner, the OH-BTI on a printed marker from the first mode mobile carrier affixed to the baggage item; or and reading, by a radio frequency identifier (RFID) reader, RFID information associated with the OH-BTI.

165. executing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a remote check-in process for the baggage item on the return leg; obtaining, by at least one of the at least one processor during the remote check-in process, airline bag tag information for the return travel segment for checked-in baggage items for the passenger; 164. The method of claim 163, further comprising printing, by a printer, a new bag tag for the return travel segment that matches the International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate of each of the passenger's checked-in baggage items.

166. replacing the originating hard copy bag tag from the first mode travel carrier with the new bag tag for the return travel leg; 166. The method of claim 165, further comprising: updating, by at least one of the at least one processor, an electronic baggage brain of the baggage manifest record with the IATA license plate number for the return leg of travel.

167. 1. A system comprising: at least one processor; at least one non-transitory tangible memory communicatively coupled to the at least one processor and configured to store at least one instruction; The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to a) identifying a Baggage Source Message (BSM) associated with the arrival of a passenger baggage item, the BSM including an airport code associated with an airport and movement data of a first mode movement carrier of the baggage item; b) matching a passenger name of the passenger in the BSM with a passenger name in a manifest for a second mode of travel different from the first mode of travel, the second mode of travel being local to the airport code; c) extracting an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number from said BSM; d) creating a baggage manifest record for the baggage item, the baggage manifest record including the IATA license plate number, the baggage manifest record accessible by a predetermined electronic capture device configured to scan an origin hardcopy bag tag identifier (OH-BTI) associated with or printed on an origin hardcopy bag tag from the first mode mobile carrier affixed to the baggage item.

168. the BSM is a terminal BSM; the movement data includes the flight number and airline of the baggage item; The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to b), before sorting the plurality of BSMs based on a package source indicator that indicates that the BSM is a destination BSM; 168. The system of claim 167, further configured as part of step b), to match the flight number and the airline at the destination BSM.

169. 168. The system of claim 167, wherein the second mode of travel is one of a cruise ship, a train, a bus, a ferry, an airline carrier, or an accommodation facility.

170. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to 168. The system of claim 167, further configured to, after d), receive a trigger for activating an electronic baggage brain associated with the baggage manifest record, the trigger representing a scan of the origin hard copy bag tag having an IATA license plate barcode or a printed document having a portion of the printed text of the origin hard copy bag tag.

171. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to 171. The system of claim 170, further configured to electronically link the electronic baggage brain to a passenger manifest associated with the manifest of the second mode of travel.

172. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to 168. The system of claim 167, further configured to: e) extract a passenger reservation record (PNR) number from the BSM; and as part of d), add the PNR number to the baggage manifest record.

173. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to f) receiving the OH-BTI from an electronic acquisition device from among the predetermined electronic acquisition devices to create a digital bag tag identifier (BTI) data record linked to the first mode mobile carrier; g) extracting the IATA license plate number from the digital BTI data record; h) accessing a passenger reservation record (PNR) from the first mode mobile carrier's computer system based on the PNR number; i) autonomously updating the baggage manifest record with data for check-in of the passenger's return travel leg with a designated return travel carrier; The system of claim 172, further configured to: j) repeat a) to i) for a plurality of passengers beginning a stay associated with an accommodation, autonomously creating a baggage manifest file, the baggage manifest file including a conduit for checking the plurality of baggage items into the designated return travel carrier.

174. and an electronic capture device from among the predetermined electronic capture devices, wherein the at least one electronic capture device is:

173. The system of claim 172, wherein the system is one of a barcode scanner, an imaging device, a radio frequency identifier (RFID) reader, or a near field communication (NFC) reader.

175. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to performing a remote check-in process for the baggage item on the return leg; obtaining airline bag tag information for the return travel segment for checked-in baggage items for the passenger during the remote check-in process; 174. The system of claim 173, further configured to: cause a printer to print a new bag tag for the return travel segment that matches the International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate of each checked-in baggage item of the passenger.

176. 176. The system of claim 175, wherein the originating hard copy bag tag from the first mode travel carrier is exchanged for the new bag tag for the return travel leg.

177. A non-transitory computer-readable medium having stored thereon instructions that, when executed by at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to: a) identifying, by at least one of the at least one processor, a baggage source message (BSM) associated with the arrival of a passenger baggage item, the BSM including an airport code associated with an airport and movement data of a first mode movement carrier of the baggage item; b) matching, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger name of the passenger in the BSM with a passenger name in a manifest for a second mode of travel different from the first mode of travel, the second mode of travel being local to the airport code; c) extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number from the BSM; and d) creating, by at least one of the at least one processor, a baggage manifest record for the baggage item, the baggage manifest record including the IATA license plate number, the baggage manifest record accessible by a predetermined electronic capture device configured to scan an origin hardcopy bag tag identifier (OH-BTI) associated with or printed on an origin hardcopy bag tag from the first mode mobile carrier affixed to the baggage item.

178. the BSM is a destination BSM, the movement data includes a flight number and an airline of the baggage item, and the method further comprises: and prior to b), sorting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the plurality of BSMs based on a package source indicator that indicates that the BSM is a destination BSM; 178. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 177, wherein b) further comprises matching, by at least one of the at least one processor, a flight number and an airline in the destination BSM.

179. 178. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 177, wherein the second mode of travel is one of a cruise ship, a train, a bus, a ferry, an airline carrier, or an accommodation facility.

180. The method comprises:

178. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 177, further comprising, after d), receiving, by at least one of the at least one processor, a trigger to activate an electronic baggage brain associated with the baggage manifest record, the trigger representing a scan of the origin hard-copy bag tag having an IATA license plate barcode or a scan of a printed document having a portion of the printed text of the origin hard-copy bag tag.

181. 181. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 180, wherein the method further includes electronically linking the electronic baggage brain to a passenger manifest associated with the manifest of the second mode of travel.

182. The method comprises: e) extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger reservation record (PNR) number from the BSM; d) is 178. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 177, further comprising adding, by at least one of the at least one processor, the PNR number to the baggage manifest record.

183. The method comprises: f) acquiring the OH-BTI by an electronic acquisition device from among the predetermined electronic acquisition devices to create a digital bag tag identifier (BTI) data record linked to the first mode mobile carrier; g) extracting, by at least one of said at least one processor, said IATA license plate number from said digital BTI data record; h) accessing, by at least one of said at least one processor, a passenger reservation record (PNR) from said first mode mobile carrier's computer system based on said PNR number; i) autonomously updating, by at least one of the at least one processor, the baggage manifest record with data for check-in of the passenger's return travel leg with a designated return travel carrier; The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 182, further comprising: j) repeating a) to i) for a plurality of passengers beginning a stay associated with an accommodation to autonomously create a baggage manifest file, the baggage manifest file including a conduit for checking the plurality of baggage items into the designated return travel carrier.

184. The electronically capturing by the electronic capturing device comprises: scanning the OH-BTI on the originating hard copy bag tag from the first mode mobile carrier with a bar code scanner; scanning, with the barcode scanner, the OH-BTI on a printed marker from the first mode mobile carrier affixed to the baggage item; or 184. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 183, further comprising one of: reading, with a radio frequency identifier (RFID) reader, RFID information associated with the OH-BTI.

185. The method comprises: executing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a remote check-in process for the baggage item on the return leg; obtaining, by at least one of the at least one processor during the remote check-in process, airline bag tag information for the return travel segment for checked-in baggage items for the passenger; 184. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 183, further comprising: printing, by a printer, a new bag tag for the return travel segment that matches the International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate of each of the passenger's checked-in baggage items.

186. The method comprises: replacing the originating hard copy bag tag from the first mode travel carrier with the new bag tag for the return travel leg; 186. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 185, further comprising: updating, by at least one of the at least one processor, an electronic baggage brain of the baggage manifest record with the IATA license plate number for the return leg of travel.

187. 1. A method comprising: a) identifying, by at least one of the at least one processor, a baggage source message (BSM) associated with the arrival of a passenger baggage item, the BSM including an airport code associated with an airport and movement data of a first mode movement carrier of the baggage item; b) matching, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger reservation record (PNR) number of the passenger included in the BSM with a PNR number in a inventory for a second mode of travel different from the first mode of travel, the second mode of travel being local to the airport code; c) extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number from the BSM based on finding a match in b); and d) creating, by at least one of the at least one processor, a baggage manifest record for the baggage item, the baggage manifest record including the IATA license plate number and the passenger's PNR number, the baggage manifest record being accessible by a predetermined electronic capture device configured to scan an origin hardcopy bag tag identifier (OH-BTI) associated with or printed on an origin hardcopy bag tag from the first mode mobile carrier affixed to the baggage item.

188. the BSM is a terminal BSM; The method comprises:

188. The method of claim 187, further comprising, prior to b), sorting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the plurality of BSMs based on a parcel source indicator that indicates that the BSM is a destination BSM.

189. 188. The method of claim 187, wherein the second mode of travel includes one of a cruise ship, a train, a bus, a ferry, an airline carrier, or an accommodation facility.

190. 188. The method of claim 187, further comprising, after d), receiving, by at least one of the at least one processor, a trigger to activate an electronic baggage brain associated with the baggage manifest record, wherein the trigger represents a scan of the origin hardcopy bag tag having an IATA license plate barcode or a scan of a printed document having a portion of the printed text of the origin hardcopy bag tag.

191. 191. The method of claim 190, further comprising electronically linking the electronic baggage brain to a passenger manifest associated with the manifest of the second mode of travel.

192. 188. The method of claim 187, wherein said creating said baggage manifest record further comprises incorporating said passenger's PNR number into said baggage manifest record.

193. e) acquiring the OH-BTI by an electronic acquisition device from among the predetermined electronic acquisition devices to create a digital bag tag identifier (BTI) data record linked to the first mode mobile carrier; f) extracting, by at least one of said at least one processor, said IATA license plate number from said digital BTI data record; g) accessing, by at least one of said at least one processor, a passenger reservation record (PNR) from said first mode mobile carrier's computer system based on said passenger's PNR number; h) autonomously updating, by at least one of said at least one processor, said baggage manifest record with data for check-in of said passenger's return travel leg with a designated return travel carrier; 193. The method of claim 192, further comprising: i) repeating a) to h) for a plurality of passengers beginning a stay associated with an accommodation to autonomously create a baggage manifest file, wherein the baggage manifest file includes a conduit for checking the plurality of baggage items into the designated return travel carrier.

194. The acquiring by the electronic acquisition device from the predetermined electronic acquisition device includes: scanning the OH-BTI on the originating hard copy bag tag from the first mode mobile carrier with a bar code scanner; scanning, with the barcode scanner, the OH-BTI on a printed marker from the first mode mobile carrier affixed to the baggage item; or and reading, with a radio frequency identifier (RFID) reader, RFID information associated with the OH-BTI.

195. executing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a remote check-in process for a baggage item on the return leg; obtaining, by at least one of the at least one processor during the remote check-in process, airline bag tag information for the return travel segment for checked-in baggage items for the passenger; 200. The method of claim 193, further comprising printing, by a printer, a new bag tag for the return travel leg that matches the IATA license plate of each checked-in baggage item of the passenger.

196. replacing the originating hard copy bag tag from the first mode travel carrier with the new bag tag for the return travel leg; 196. The method of claim 195, further comprising: updating, by at least one of the at least one processor, an electronic baggage brain of the baggage manifest record with the IATA license plate number for the return leg of travel.

197. 1. A system comprising: at least one processor; at least one non-transitory tangible memory communicatively coupled to the at least one processor and configured to store at least one instruction; The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to a) identifying a Baggage Source Message (BSM) associated with the arrival of a passenger baggage item, the BSM including an airport code associated with an airport and movement data of a first mode movement carrier of the baggage item; b) matching the passenger's passenger reservation record (PNR) number in the BSM with a PNR number in a inventory for a second mode of travel different from the first mode of travel, the second mode of travel being local to the airport code; c) extracting the International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number of the baggage item from the BSM based on the match found in b); and d) creating a baggage manifest record for the baggage item, the baggage manifest record including the IATA license plate number and the passenger's PNR number, the baggage manifest record being accessible by a predetermined electronic capture device configured to scan an origin hard copy bag tag identifier (OH-BTI) associated with or printed on an origin hard copy bag tag from the first mode mobile carrier affixed to the baggage item.

198. the BSM is a terminal BSM; The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to 200. The system of claim 197, further configured, prior to b), to sort the plurality of BSMs based on a parcel source indicator that indicates that the BSM is a destination BSM.

199. 200. The system of claim 197, wherein the second mode of travel includes one of a cruise ship, a train, a bus, a ferry, an airline carrier, or an accommodation facility.

200. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to 200. The system of claim 197, further configured to, after d), receive a trigger to activate an electronic baggage brain associated with the baggage manifest record, the trigger representing the scanning of an origin hard copy bag tag having an IATA license plate barcode or a printed document having a portion of the printed text of the origin hard copy bag tag.

201. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to 201. The system of claim 200, further configured to electronically link the electronic baggage brain to a passenger manifest associated with the manifest of the second mode of travel.

202. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to 200. The system of claim 197, further configured to include the PNR number from the BSM in the baggage manifest record.

203. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to e) receiving the OH-BTI from an electronic acquisition device from among the predetermined electronic acquisition devices to create a digital bag tag identifier (BTI) data record linked to the first mode mobile carrier; f) extracting the IATA license plate number from the digital BTI data record; g) accessing a PNR from a computer system of the first mode mobile carrier based on the PNR number included in the BSM; h) autonomously updating said baggage manifest record with data for check-in of said passenger's return travel leg with a designated return travel carrier; The system of claim 202, further configured to: i) repeat a) to h) for a plurality of passengers beginning a stay associated with an accommodation to autonomously create a baggage manifest file, the baggage manifest file including a conduit for checking the plurality of baggage items into the designated return travel carrier.

204. and an electronic capture device from among the predetermined electronic capture devices, wherein the at least one electronic capture device is:

203. The system of claim 202, comprising one of a barcode scanner, an imaging device, a radio frequency identifier (RFID) reader, or a near field communication (NFC) reader.

205. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to performing a remote check-in process for the baggage item on the return travel leg; obtaining airline bag tag information for the return travel segment for checked-in baggage items for the passenger during the remote check-in process; 204. The system of claim 203, further configured to: cause a printer to print a new bag tag for the return travel leg that matches the IATA license plate of each checked-in baggage item of the passenger.

206. the originating hard copy bag tag from the first mode travel carrier is replaced with the new bag tag for the return travel leg; the new bag tag includes a new IATA license plate number for the return leg of travel; 206. The system of claim 205, wherein the at least one processor is further configured to execute the at least one instruction to update an electronic baggage brain of the baggage manifest record with the new IATA license plate number for the return leg of travel.

207. A non-transitory computer-readable medium having stored thereon instructions that, when executed by at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to: a) identifying, by at least one of the at least one processor, a baggage source message (BSM) associated with the arrival of a passenger baggage item, the BSM including an airport code associated with an airport and movement data of a first mode movement carrier of the baggage item; b) matching, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger reservation record (PNR) number of the passenger included in the BSM with a PNR number in a inventory for a second mode of travel different from the first mode of travel, the second mode of travel being local to the airport code; c) extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number from the BSM based on finding a match in b); and d) creating, by at least one of the at least one processor, a baggage manifest record for the baggage item, the baggage manifest record including the IATA license plate number and the passenger's PNR number, the baggage manifest record accessible by a predetermined electronic capture device configured to scan an origin hardcopy bag tag identifier (OH-BTI) associated with or printed on an origin hardcopy bag tag from the first mode mobile carrier affixed to the baggage item.

208. the BSM is a terminal BSM; The method comprises:

208. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 207, further comprising, prior to b), sorting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the plurality of BSMs based on a parcel source indicator that indicates that the BSM is a destination BSM.

209. 208. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 207, wherein the second mode of travel includes one of a cruise ship, a train, a bus, a ferry, an airline carrier, or an accommodation facility.

210. The method comprises:

208. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 207, further comprising, after d), receiving, by at least one of the at least one processor, a trigger to activate an electronic baggage brain associated with the baggage manifest record, the trigger representing a scan of the origin hardcopy bag tag having an IATA license plate barcode or a scan of a printed document having a portion of the printed text of the origin hardcopy bag tag.

211. 211. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 210, wherein the method further includes electronically linking the electronic baggage brain to a passenger manifest associated with the manifest of the second mode of travel.

212. 208. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 207, wherein the creating the baggage manifest record further comprises incorporating the passenger's PNR number into the baggage manifest record.

213. The method comprises: e) acquiring the OH-BTI by an electronic acquisition device from among the predetermined electronic acquisition devices to create a digital bag tag identifier (BTI) data record linked to the first mode mobile carrier; f) extracting, by at least one of said at least one processor, said IATA license plate number from said digital BTI data record; g) accessing, by at least one of said at least one processor, a passenger reservation record (PNR) from said first mode mobile carrier's computer system based on said passenger's PNR number; h) autonomously updating, by at least one of said at least one processor, said baggage manifest record with data for check-in of said passenger's return travel leg with a designated return travel carrier; 213. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 212, further comprising: i) repeating a) through h) for a plurality of passengers beginning a stay associated with an accommodation to autonomously create a baggage manifest file, wherein the baggage manifest file includes a conduit for checking the plurality of baggage items into the designated return travel carrier.

214. The acquiring by the electronic acquisition device from the predetermined electronic acquisition device includes: scanning the OH-BTI on the originating hard copy bag tag from the first mode mobile carrier with a bar code scanner; scanning, with the barcode scanner, the OH-BTI on a printed marker from the first mode mobile carrier affixed to the baggage item; or and reading, with a radio frequency identifier (RFID) reader, RFID information associated with the OH-BTI.

215. The method comprises: executing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a remote check-in process for a baggage item on the return leg; obtaining, by at least one of the at least one processor during the remote check-in process, airline bag tag information for the return travel segment for checked-in baggage items for the passenger; 214. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 213, further comprising: printing, with a printer, a new bag tag for the return travel leg that matches the IATA license plate of each checked-in baggage item of the passenger.

216. the originating hard copy bag tag from the first mode mobile carrier is replaced with the new bag tag for the return leg of travel, the new bag tag including a new IATA license plate number for the return leg of travel; The method comprises:

216. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 215, further comprising updating, by at least one of the at least one processor, an electronic baggage brain of the baggage manifest record with the IATA license plate number for the return leg of travel.

217. 1. A method comprising: a) identifying, by at least one of the at least one processor, a baggage source message (BSM) associated with the arrival of a passenger baggage item, the BSM including an airport code associated with an airport and movement data of a first mode movement carrier of the baggage item; b) matching, by at least one of the at least one processor, the passenger's airline information and flight number included in the BSM with airline information and flight numbers in a manifest for a second mode of travel different from the first mode of travel, the second mode of travel being local to the airport code; c) extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number from the BSM based on finding a match in b); and d) creating, by at least one of the at least one processor, a baggage manifest record for the baggage item, the baggage manifest record including the IATA license plate number, the baggage manifest record accessible by a predetermined electronic capture device configured to scan an origin hardcopy bag tag identifier (OH-BTI) associated with or printed on an origin hardcopy bag tag from the first mode mobile carrier affixed to the baggage item.

218. the BSM is a terminal BSM; the travel data includes passenger names; The method comprises: and prior to b), sorting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the plurality of BSMs based on a package source indicator that indicates that the BSM is a destination BSM; c) further includes extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the passenger name of the passenger from the BSM; 218. The method of claim 217, d) further comprising including the passenger name in the baggage manifest record.

219. 218. The method of claim 217, wherein the second mode of travel includes one of a cruise ship, a train, a bus, a ferry, an airline carrier, or an accommodation facility.

220. 218. The method of claim 217, further comprising, after d), receiving, by at least one of the at least one processor, a trigger to activate an electronic baggage brain associated with the baggage manifest record, the trigger representing a scan of an origin hardcopy bag tag having an IATA license plate barcode or a printed document having a portion of the printed text of the origin hardcopy bag tag.

221. 221. The method of claim 220, further comprising electronically linking the electronic baggage brain to a passenger manifest associated with the manifest of the second mode of travel.

222. e) extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger reservation record (PNR) number from the BSM; 218. The method of claim 217, wherein said creating said baggage manifest record further comprises including said PNR number in said baggage manifest record.

223. f) acquiring the OH-BTI by an electronic acquisition device from among the predetermined electronic acquisition devices to create a digital bag tag identifier (BTI) data record linked to the first mode mobile carrier; g) extracting, by at least one of said at least one processor, said IATA license plate number from said digital BTI data record; h) accessing, by at least one of said at least one processor, a passenger reservation record (PNR) from said first mode mobile carrier's computer system based on said PNR number; i) autonomously updating, by at least one of the at least one processor, the baggage manifest record with data for check-in of the passenger's return travel leg with a designated return travel carrier; 223. The method of claim 222, further comprising: j) repeating a) to i) for a plurality of passengers beginning a stay associated with an accommodation to autonomously create a baggage manifest file, the baggage manifest file including a conduit for checking the plurality of baggage items into the designated return travel carrier.

224. The acquiring by the electronic acquisition device from the predetermined electronic acquisition device includes: scanning the OH-BTI on the originating hard copy bag tag from the first mode mobile carrier with a bar code scanner; scanning, with the barcode scanner, the OH-BTI on a printed marker from the first mode mobile carrier affixed to the baggage item; or and reading, with a radio frequency identifier (RFID) reader, RFID information associated with the OH-BTI.

225. executing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a remote check-in process for a baggage item on the return leg; obtaining, by at least one of the at least one processor during the remote check-in process, airline bag tag information for the return travel segment for checked-in baggage items for the passenger; 224. The method of claim 223, further comprising printing, by a printer, a new bag tag for the return leg that matches the IATA license plate of each checked-in baggage item of the passenger.

226. replacing the originating hard copy bag tag from the first mode travel carrier with the new bag tag for the return travel leg; 226. The method of claim 225, further comprising: updating, by at least one of the at least one processor, an electronic baggage brain associated with the baggage manifest record with the IATA license plate number for the return leg of travel.

227. 1. A system comprising: at least one processor; at least one non-transitory tangible memory communicatively coupled to the at least one processor and configured to store at least one instruction; The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to a) identifying a Baggage Source Message (BSM) associated with the arrival of a passenger baggage item, the BSM including an airport code associated with an airport infrastructure and movement data of a first mode movement carrier of the baggage item; b) matching the passenger's airline information and flight number in the BSM with airline information and flight number in a manifest for a second mode of travel different from the first mode of travel, the second mode of travel being local to the airport code; c) extracting an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number from said BSM; d) creating a baggage manifest record for the baggage item, the baggage manifest record including the IATA license plate number, the baggage manifest record accessible by a predetermined electronic capture device configured to scan, outside the airport infrastructure, an origin hardcopy bag tag identifier (OH-BTI) associated with or printed on an origin hardcopy bag tag from the first mode mobile carrier affixed to the baggage item.

228. the BSM is a terminal BSM; the travel data includes passenger names; The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to b), further configured to sort the plurality of BSMs based on a package source indicator indicating that the BSM is a destination BSM; c) extracting the passenger name of the passenger from the BSM; 228. The system of claim 227, further configured to: as part of d), include the passenger name in the baggage manifest record.

229. 228. The system of claim 227, wherein the second mode of travel includes one of a cruise ship, a train, a bus, a ferry, an airline carrier, or an accommodation facility.

230. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to 228. The system of claim 227, further configured to receive a trigger after d) to activate an electronic baggage brain of the baggage manifest record, the trigger representing the scanning of an origin hard copy bag tag having an IATA license plate barcode or a printed document having a portion of the printed text of the origin hard copy bag tag.

231. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to 231. The system of claim 230, further configured to electronically link the electronic baggage brain to a passenger manifest associated with the manifest of the second mode of travel.

232. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to e) extracting a passenger reservation record (PNR) number from said BSM; 228. The system of claim 227, further configured to: as part of d), create the baggage manifest record by including the PNR number in the baggage manifest record.

233. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to f) receiving the OH-BTI from an electronic acquisition device from among the predetermined electronic acquisition devices to create a digital bag tag indicator (BTI) data record linked to the first mode mobile carrier; g) extracting the IATA license plate number from the digital BTI data record; h) accessing a passenger reservation record (PNR) from the first mode mobile carrier's computer system based on the PNR number; i) autonomously updating the baggage manifest record with data for check-in of the passenger's return travel leg with a designated return travel carrier; The system of claim 232, further configured to: j) repeat a) to i) for a plurality of passengers beginning a stay associated with an accommodation, autonomously creating a baggage manifest file, the baggage manifest file including a conduit for checking the plurality of baggage items into the designated return travel carrier.

234. and an electronic capture device from among the predetermined electronic capture devices, wherein the at least one electronic capture device is:

233. The system of claim 232, comprising one of a barcode scanner, an imaging device, a radio frequency identifier (RFID) reader, or a near field communication (NFC) reader.

235. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to performing a remote check-in process for the baggage item on the return travel leg; obtaining airline bag tag information for the return travel segment for checked-in baggage items for the passenger during the remote check-in process; 234. The system of claim 233, further configured to: cause a printer to print a new bag tag for the return leg that matches the IATA license plate of each checked-in baggage item of the passenger.

236. the originating hard copy bag tag from the first mode travel carrier is replaced with the new bag tag for the return travel leg; The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to 236. The system of claim 235, further configured to update an electronic baggage brain associated with the baggage manifest record with the new IATA license plate number for the return leg of travel.

237. A non-transitory computer-readable medium having stored thereon instructions that, when executed by at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to: a) identifying, by at least one of the at least one processor, a baggage source message (BSM) associated with the arrival of a passenger baggage item, the BSM including an airport code associated with an airport and movement data of a first mode movement carrier of the baggage item; b) matching, by at least one of the at least one processor, the passenger's airline information and flight number included in the BSM with airline information and flight numbers in a manifest for a second mode of travel different from the first mode of travel, the second mode of travel being local to the airport code; c) extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number from the BSM based on finding a match in b); and d) creating, by at least one of the at least one processor, a baggage manifest record for the baggage item, the baggage manifest record including the IATA license plate number, the baggage manifest record accessible by a predetermined electronic capture device configured to scan an origin hardcopy bag tag identifier (OH-BTI) associated with or printed on an origin hardcopy bag tag from the first mode mobile carrier affixed to the baggage item.

238. the BSM is a terminal BSM; the travel data includes passenger names; The method comprises: and prior to b), sorting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the plurality of BSMs based on a package source indicator that indicates that the BSM is a destination BSM; c) further includes extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the passenger name of the passenger from the BSM; 238. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 237, wherein d) further comprises including the passenger name in the baggage manifest record.

239. 238. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 237, wherein the second mode of travel includes one of a cruise ship, a train, a bus, a ferry, an airline carrier, or an accommodation facility.

240. The method comprises:

238. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 237, further comprising, after d), receiving, by at least one of the at least one processor, a trigger to activate an electronic baggage brain associated with the baggage manifest record, the trigger representing a scan of an origin hardcopy bag tag having an IATA license plate barcode or a printed document having a portion of the printed text of the origin hardcopy bag tag.

241. 241. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 240, wherein the method further includes electronically linking the electronic baggage brain to a passenger manifest associated with the manifest of the second mode of travel.

242. The method comprises: e) extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger reservation record (PNR) number from the BSM; 241. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 240, wherein the creating the baggage manifest record further comprises including the PNR number in the baggage manifest record.

243. The method comprises: f) acquiring the OH-BTI by an electronic acquisition device from among the predetermined electronic acquisition devices to create a digital bag tag identifier (BTI) data record linked to the first mode mobile carrier; g) extracting, by at least one of said at least one processor, said IATA license plate number from said digital BTI data record; h) accessing, by at least one of said at least one processor, a passenger reservation record (PNR) from said first mode mobile carrier's computer system based on said PNR number; i) autonomously updating, by at least one of the at least one processor, the baggage manifest record with data for check-in of the passenger's return travel leg with a designated return travel carrier; The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 242, further comprising: j) repeating a) to i) for a plurality of passengers beginning a stay associated with an accommodation to autonomously create a baggage manifest file, the baggage manifest file including a conduit for checking the plurality of baggage items into the designated return travel carrier.

244. The acquiring by the electronic acquisition device from the predetermined electronic acquisition device includes: scanning the OH-BTI on the originating hard copy bag tag from the first mode mobile carrier with a bar code scanner; scanning, with the barcode scanner, the OH-BTI on a printed marker from the first mode mobile carrier affixed to the baggage item; or and reading, with a radio frequency identifier (RFID) reader, RFID information associated with the OH-BTI.

245. The method comprises: executing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a remote check-in process for a baggage item on the return leg; obtaining, by at least one of the at least one processor during the remote check-in process, airline bag tag information for the return travel segment for checked-in baggage items for the passenger; 244. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 243, further comprising: printing, by a printer, a new bag tag for the return travel segment that matches the IATA license plate of each checked-in baggage item of the passenger.

246. the originating hard copy bag tag from the first mode mobile carrier is replaced with the new bag tag for the return leg of travel, the new bag tag including a new IATA license plate number for the return leg of travel; The method comprises:

246. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 245, further comprising: updating, by at least one of the at least one processor, an electronic baggage brain associated with the baggage manifest record with the IATA license plate number for the return leg of travel.

247. 1. A method comprising: a) identifying, by at least one of the at least one processor, a terminal Baggage Source Message (BSM) associated with the arrival of a passenger baggage item, the terminal BSM including an airport code associated with an airport and movement data of a first movement carrier mode of the baggage item, the movement data including at least one of flight information, airline information, the passenger's name, passenger name record (PNR) number, and an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number; b) matching, by at least one of the at least one processor, any of the travel data in the terminal BSM with travel data in a manifest for a second travel mode different from the first travel mode, the second travel mode being local to the airport code; and c) extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the IATA license plate number from the terminal BSM based on a match between any of the movement data in the terminal BSM and the movement data in the manifest for the second movement mode; d) creating, by at least one of the at least one processor, a baggage manifest record for the baggage item, the baggage manifest record including the IATA license plate number, the baggage manifest record accessible by a predetermined electronic capture device configured to scan an origin hardcopy bag tag identifier (OH-BTI) associated with or printed on an origin hardcopy bag tag from the first mode mobile carrier affixed to the baggage item.

248. the travel data includes the flight information and airline information; The flight information includes a flight number and an airline; The method comprises: and prior to b), sorting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the plurality of BSMs based on a package source indicator that indicates that the BSM is the destination BSM; b) further includes matching, by at least one of the at least one processor, the flight number and the airline in the destination BSM with the travel data in the manifest for the second travel mode; c) further includes extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the flight number and the airline from the destination BSM based on matching the flight number and the airline in the destination BSM with the travel data in the manifest for the second travel mode; 248. The method of claim 247, wherein d) further comprises including the flight number and the airline in the baggage manifest record.

249. the travel data includes the name of the passenger; The method comprises: and prior to b), sorting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the plurality of BSMs based on a package source indicator that indicates that the BSM is the destination BSM; c) further includes extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the name of the passenger from the destination BSM based on matching the name of the passenger in the destination BSM with the travel data in the manifest for the second travel mode; 248. The method of claim 247, wherein d) further comprises including the name of the passenger in the baggage manifest record.

250. The mobile data includes the PNR number; The method comprises: and prior to b), sorting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the plurality of BSMs based on a package source indicator that indicates that the BSM is the destination BSM; c) further includes extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the PNR number from the termination BSM based on matching the PNR number in the termination BSM with the movement data in the manifest for the second movement mode; 248. The method of claim 247, wherein d) further comprises including the PNR number in the baggage manifest record.

251. 248. The method of claim 247, wherein the second mode of travel is one of a cruise ship, a train, a bus, a ferry, an air carrier, or an accommodation facility.

252. The method of claim 247, further comprising, after d), receiving, by at least one of the at least one processor, a trigger to activate an electronic baggage brain associated with the baggage manifest record, the trigger representing a scan of the origin hardcopy bag tag having an IATA license plate barcode or a scan of a printed document having a portion of the printed text of the origin hardcopy bag tag.

253. 253. The method of claim 252, further comprising electronically linking the electronic baggage brain to a passenger manifest associated with the manifest of the second mode of travel.

254. The mobile data includes the PNR number; The method comprises: e) extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the (PNR) number from the terminating BSM; d) is 248. The method of claim 247, further comprising including, by at least one of the at least one processor, the PNR number in the baggage manifest record.

255. f) acquiring the OH-BTI by an electronic acquisition device from among the predetermined electronic acquisition devices to create a digital bag tag identifier (BTI) data record linked to the first mode mobile carrier; g) extracting, by at least one of said at least one processor, said IATA license plate number from said digital BTI data record; h) accessing, by at least one of said at least one processor, a passenger reservation record (PNR) from said first mode mobile carrier's computer system based on said PNR number; i) autonomously updating, by at least one of the at least one processor, the baggage manifest record with data for check-in of the passenger's return travel leg with a designated return travel carrier; The method of claim 254, further comprising: j) repeating a) to i) for a plurality of passengers beginning a stay associated with an accommodation to autonomously create a baggage manifest file, the baggage manifest file including a conduit for checking the plurality of baggage items into the designated return travel carrier.

256. The acquiring by the electronic acquisition device from the predetermined electronic acquisition device includes: scanning the OH-BTI on the originating hard copy bag tag from the first mode mobile carrier with a bar code scanner; scanning, with the barcode scanner, the OH-BTI on a printed marker from the first mode mobile carrier affixed to the baggage item; or and reading, with a radio frequency identifier (RFID) reader, RFID information associated with the OH-BTI.

257. executing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a remote check-in process for the baggage item on the return leg; obtaining, by at least one of the at least one processor during the remote check-in process, airline bag tag information for the return travel segment for checked-in baggage items for the passenger; 256. The method of claim 255, further comprising printing, by a printer, a new bag tag for the return travel segment that matches the International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate of each of the passenger's checked-in baggage items.

258. replacing the originating hard copy bag tag from the first mode travel carrier with the new bag tag for the return travel leg; 258. The method of claim 257, further comprising: updating, by at least one of the at least one processor, an electronic baggage brain of the baggage manifest record with the IATA license plate number for the return leg of travel.

259. a) before e) obtaining, by at least one of the at least one processor, a plurality of BSMs associated with the arrival of baggage items; 248. The method of claim 247, further comprising: f) matching, by at least one of the at least one processor, the name of the passenger in the destination BSM with a name in a flight manifest.

260. based on a match between the name of the passenger in the destination BSM and the name in the flight manifest; triggering, by at least one of the at least one processor, a Security Screening Integration Assistant (SSIA) process that includes assembling security screening images and associated data associated with the IATA license plate number captured during the first mode of mobile security screening; communicating, by at least one of the at least one processor, the security screening images and associated data to an integrated security screening station while maintaining confidentiality of the passenger's personally identifiable information linked to the security screening images and associated data; 260. The method of claim 259, further comprising receiving, by at least one of the at least one processors, a security analysis response from the integrated security screening station.

261. 261. The method of claim 260, further comprising causing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a printer device to print a marker configured to avoid security screening at at least one of the airport or the second mode of travel, the marker including the results of the security analysis.

262. 261. The method of claim 260, wherein the security screening images and associated data include a three-dimensional representation of objects within the baggage item.

263. 261. The method of claim 260, wherein the security screening images and associated data include tomogram data of the baggage item including the contents of the baggage item.

264. based on matching any of the travel data in the destination BSM with the travel data in the manifest of a second travel mode; triggering, by at least one of the at least one processor, a Security Screening Integration Assistant (SSIA) process in response to the triggering, the process including assembling security screening images and associated data associated with the IATA license plate number captured during the first mode of mobile security screening; communicating, by at least one of the at least one processor, the security screening images and associated data to an integrated security screening station while maintaining confidentiality of the passenger's personally identifiable information linked to the security screening images and associated data; 248. The method of claim 247, further comprising receiving, by at least one of the at least one processor, a security analysis response from the integrated security screening station.

265. 265. The method of claim 264, wherein the security analysis includes screening associated with the second mode of travel for possible prohibited objects, the possible prohibited objects including one or more of weapons, bottles of alcohol, irons, and power strips.

266. 265. The method of claim 264, wherein the security screening images and associated data include a three-dimensional representation of objects within the baggage item.

267. 265. The method of claim 264, wherein the security screening images and associated data include tomogram data of the baggage item including the contents of the baggage item.

268. 1. A system comprising: at least one processor; at least one non-transitory tangible memory communicatively coupled to the at least one processor and configured to store at least one instruction; The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to Identifying a terminal Baggage Source Message (BSM) associated with the arrival of a passenger baggage item, the terminal BSM including an airport code associated with an airport and movement data of a first movement carrier mode of the baggage item, the movement data including at least one of flight information, airline information, the passenger's name, passenger name record (PNR) number, and an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number; matching any of the travel data in the destination BSM with travel data in a manifest for a second travel mode different from the first travel mode, the second travel mode being local to the airport code; extracting the IATA license plate number from the destination BSM based on matching any of the movement data in the destination BSM with the movement data in the manifest for the second movement mode; and creating a baggage manifest record for the baggage item, the baggage manifest record including the IATA license plate number, the baggage manifest record accessible by a predetermined electronic capture device configured to scan an origin hardcopy bag tag identifier (OH-BTI) associated with or printed on an origin hardcopy bag tag from the first mode mobile carrier affixed to the baggage item.

269. the travel data includes the flight information and airline information; The flight information includes a flight number and an airline; The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to sorting the plurality of BSMs based on a package source indicator that indicates the BSM is the destination BSM; Matching any of the travel data in the destination BSM with travel data in the manifest for a second travel mode different from the first travel mode by matching the flight number and the airline in the destination BSM with the travel data in the manifest for the second travel mode; extracting the flight number and the airline from the destination BSM based on matching the flight number and the airline in the destination BSM with the travel data in the manifest for the second travel mode; The system of claim 268, further configured to include the flight number and the airline in the baggage manifest record.

270. the travel data includes the name of the passenger; The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to sorting the plurality of BSMs based on a package source indicator that indicates the BSM is the destination BSM; extracting the passenger's name from the destination BSM based on matching the passenger's name in the destination BSM with the travel data in the manifest for the second travel mode; 269. The system of claim 268, further configured to include the name of the passenger in the baggage manifest record.

271. The mobile data includes the PNR number; The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to sorting the plurality of BSMs based on a package source indicator that indicates the BSM is the destination BSM; extracting the PNR number from the termination BSM based on matching the PNR number in the termination BSM with the travel data in the manifest for the second travel mode; 269. The system of claim 268, further configured to include the PNR number in the baggage manifest record.

272. 269. The system of claim 268, wherein the second mode of travel is one of a cruise ship, a train, a bus, a ferry, an airline carrier, or an accommodation facility.

273. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to The system of claim 268, further configured to receive a trigger for activating an electronic baggage brain associated with the baggage manifest record, the trigger representing a scan of the origin hard copy bag tag having an IATA license plate barcode or a scan of a printed document having a portion of the printed text of the origin hard copy bag tag.

274. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to 274. The system of claim 273, further configured to electronically link the electronic baggage brain to a passenger manifest associated with the manifest of the second mode of travel.

275. The mobile data includes the PNR number; The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to extracting the (PNR) number from the terminating BSM; 269. The system of claim 268, further configured to include the PNR number in the baggage manifest record.

276. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to acquiring the OH-BTI via an electronic capture device from among the predetermined electronic capture devices to create a digital bag tag identifier (BTI) data record linked to the first mode mobile carrier; extracting the IATA license plate number from the digital BTI data record; accessing a PNR from a computer system of the first mode mobile carrier based on the PNR number; autonomously updating the baggage manifest record with data for check-in of the passenger's return travel leg with a designated return travel carrier; The system of claim 275, further configured to: autonomously create a baggage manifest file for each passenger among a plurality of passengers beginning a stay associated with an accommodation, the baggage manifest file including a conduit for checking the plurality of baggage items into the designated return travel carrier.

277. and an electronic capture device from among the predetermined electronic capture devices, wherein the at least one electronic capture device is:

277. The system of claim 276, comprising one of a barcode scanner, an imaging device, a radio frequency identifier (RFID) reader, or a near field communication (NFC) reader.

278. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to performing a remote check-in process for the baggage item on the return leg; obtaining airline bag tag information for the return travel segment for checked-in baggage items for the passenger; 277. The system of claim 276, further configured to: cause a printer to print a new bag tag for the return travel segment that matches the International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate of each checked-in baggage item of the passenger.

279. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to 279. The system of claim 278, further configured to update an electronic baggage brain of the baggage manifest record with the IATA license plate number for the return leg of travel.

280. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to Obtaining a plurality of BSMs associated with the arrival of the baggage items; The system of claim 268, further configured to: match the names of the passengers in the destination BSM with names in a flight manifest.

281. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to based on a match between the name of the passenger in the destination BSM and the name in the flight manifest; triggering a Security Screening Integration Assistant (SSIA) process that includes assembling security screening images and related data associated with the IATA license plate number captured during the first mode of mobile security screening; communicating the security screening images and associated data to an integrated security screening station while maintaining confidentiality of the passenger's personally identifiable information linked to the security screening images and associated data; 281. The system of claim 280, further configured to receive a security analysis response from the integrated security screening station.

282. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to 282. The system of claim 281, further configured to cause a printer device to print a marker configured to avoid security screening at at least one of the airport or the second mode of travel, the marker including the results of the security analysis.

283. 282. The system of claim 281, wherein the security screening images and associated data include a three-dimensional representation of objects within the baggage item.

284. 282. The system of claim 281, wherein the security screening images and associated data include tomogram data of the baggage item including the contents of the baggage item.

285. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to based on matching any of the travel data in the destination BSM with the travel data in the manifest of a second travel mode; triggering a Security Screening Integration Assistant (SSIA) process that includes assembling security screening images and related data associated with the IATA license plate number captured during the first mode of mobile security screening; communicating the security screening images and associated data to an integrated security screening station while maintaining confidentiality of the passenger's personally identifiable information linked to the security screening images and associated data; 269. The system of claim 268, further configured to receive a security analysis response from the integrated security screening station.

286. 286. The system of claim 285, wherein the security analysis includes screening associated with the second mode of travel for possible prohibited objects, the possible prohibited objects including one or more of weapons, bottles of alcohol, irons, and power strips.

287. 286. The system of claim 285, wherein the security screening images and associated data include a three-dimensional representation of objects within the baggage item.

288. 286. The system of claim 285, wherein the security screening images and associated data include tomogram data of the baggage item including the contents of the baggage item.

289. A non-transitory computer-readable medium having stored thereon instructions that, when executed by at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to: a) identifying, by at least one of the at least one processor, a terminal Baggage Source Message (BSM) associated with the arrival of a passenger baggage item, the terminal BSM including an airport code associated with an airport and movement data of a first movement carrier mode of the baggage item, the movement data including at least one of flight information, airline information, the passenger's name, passenger name record (PNR) number, and an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number; b) matching, by at least one of the at least one processor, any of the travel data in the terminal BSM with travel data in a manifest for a second travel mode different from the first travel mode, the second travel mode being local to the airport code; and c) extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the IATA license plate number from the terminal BSM based on a match between any of the movement data in the terminal BSM and the movement data in the manifest for the second movement mode; d) creating, by at least one of the at least one processor, a baggage manifest record for the baggage item, the baggage manifest record including the IATA license plate number, the baggage manifest record accessible by a predetermined electronic capture device configured to scan an origin hardcopy bag tag identifier (OH-BTI) associated with or printed on an origin hardcopy bag tag from the first mode mobile carrier affixed to the baggage item.

290. the travel data includes the flight information and airline information; The flight information includes a flight number and an airline; The method comprises: and prior to b), sorting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the plurality of BSMs based on a package source indicator that indicates that the BSM is the destination BSM; b) further includes matching, by at least one of the at least one processor, the flight number and the airline in the destination BSM with the travel data in the manifest for the second travel mode; c) further includes extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the flight number and the airline from the destination BSM based on matching the flight number and the airline in the destination BSM with the travel data in the manifest for the second travel mode; 290. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 289, wherein d) further comprises including the flight number and the airline in the baggage manifest record.

291. the travel data includes the name of the passenger; The method comprises: and prior to b), sorting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the plurality of BSMs based on a package source indicator that indicates that the BSM is the destination BSM; c) further includes extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the name of the passenger from the destination BSM based on matching the name of the passenger in the destination BSM with the travel data in the manifest for the second travel mode; 290. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 289, wherein d) further comprises including the name of the passenger in the baggage manifest record.

292. The mobile data includes the PNR number; The method comprises: and prior to b), sorting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the plurality of BSMs based on a package source indicator that indicates that the BSM is the destination BSM; c) further includes extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the PNR number from the termination BSM based on matching the PNR number in the termination BSM with the movement data in the manifest for the second movement mode; 290. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 289, wherein d) further comprises including the PNR number in the baggage manifest record.

293. 290. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 289, wherein the second mode of travel is one of a cruise ship, a train, a bus, a ferry, an airline carrier, or an accommodation facility.

294. The method comprises:

290. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 289, further comprising, after d), receiving, by at least one of the at least one processor, a trigger to activate an electronic baggage brain associated with the baggage manifest record, the trigger representing a scan of the origin hardcopy bag tag having an IATA license plate barcode or a scan of a printed document having a portion of the printed text of the origin hardcopy bag tag.

295. 290. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 289, wherein the method further includes electronically linking the electronic baggage brain to a passenger manifest associated with the manifest of the second mode of travel.

296. The mobile data includes the PNR number; The method comprises: e) extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, the (PNR) number from the terminating BSM; d) is 290. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 289, further comprising including, by at least one of the at least one processor, the PNR number in the baggage manifest record.

297. The method comprises: f) acquiring the OH-BTI by an electronic acquisition device from among the predetermined electronic acquisition devices to create a digital bag tag identifier (BTI) data record linked to the first mode mobile carrier; g) extracting, by at least one of said at least one processor, said IATA license plate number from said digital BTI data record; h) accessing, by at least one of said at least one processor, a passenger reservation record (PNR) from said first mode mobile carrier's computer system based on said PNR number; i) autonomously updating, by at least one of the at least one processor, the baggage manifest record with data for check-in of the passenger's return travel leg with a designated return travel carrier; The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 296, further comprising: j) repeating a) to i) for a plurality of passengers beginning a stay associated with an accommodation to autonomously create a baggage manifest file, wherein the baggage manifest file includes a conduit for checking the plurality of baggage items into the designated return travel carrier.

298. The acquiring by the electronic acquisition device from the predetermined electronic acquisition device includes: scanning the OH-BTI on the originating hard copy bag tag from the first mode mobile carrier with a bar code scanner; scanning, with the barcode scanner, the OH-BTI on a printed marker from the first mode mobile carrier affixed to the baggage item; or and reading, with a radio frequency identifier (RFID) reader, RFID information associated with the OH-BTI.

299. The method comprises: executing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a remote check-in process for the baggage item on the return leg; obtaining, by at least one of the at least one processor during the remote check-in process, airline bag tag information for the return travel segment for checked-in baggage items for the passenger; 300. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 297, further comprising: printing, by a printer, a new bag tag for the return travel segment that matches the International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate of each of the passenger's checked-in baggage items.

300. The method comprises: replacing the originating hard copy bag tag from the first mode travel carrier with the new bag tag for the return travel leg; 300. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 299, further comprising: updating, by at least one of the at least one processor, an electronic baggage brain of the baggage manifest record with the IATA license plate number for the return leg of travel.

301. The method further comprises, prior to a), e) obtaining, by at least one of the at least one processor, a plurality of BSMs associated with the arrival of baggage items; 290. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 289, further comprising: f) matching, by at least one of the at least one processor, the name of the passenger in the destination BSM with a name in a flight manifest.

302. The method comprises: based on a match between the name of the passenger in the destination BSM and the name in the flight manifest; triggering, by at least one of the at least one processor, a Security Screening Integration Assistant (SSIA) process that includes assembling security screening images and associated data associated with the IATA license plate number captured during the first mode of mobile security screening; communicating, by at least one of the at least one processor, the security screening images and associated data to an integrated security screening station while maintaining confidentiality of the passenger's personally identifiable information linked to the security screening images and associated data; 302. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 301, further comprising receiving, by at least one processor of the at least one processor, a security analysis response from the integrated security screening station.

303. The method comprises:

303. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 302, further comprising causing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a printer device to print a marker configured to avoid security screening at at least one of the airport or the second mode of travel, the marker including a result of the security analysis.

304. 303. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 302, wherein the security screening images and associated data include a three-dimensional representation of an object within the baggage item.

305. 303. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 302, wherein the security screening images and associated data include tomogram data of the baggage item including the contents of the baggage item.

306. The method comprises: based on matching any of the travel data in the destination BSM with the travel data in the manifest of a second travel mode; triggering, by at least one of the at least one processor, a Security Screening Integration Assistant (SSIA) process in response to the triggering, the process including assembling security screening images and associated data associated with the IATA license plate number captured during the first mode of mobile security screening; communicating, by at least one of the at least one processor, the security screening images and associated data to an integrated security screening station while maintaining confidentiality of the passenger's personally identifiable information linked to the security screening images and associated data; 290. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 289, further comprising receiving, by at least one of the at least one processor, a security analysis response from the integrated security screening station.

307. 307. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 306, wherein the security analysis includes screening associated with the second mode of travel for possible prohibited objects, the possible prohibited objects including one or more of weapons, bottles of alcohol, irons, and power strips.

308. 307. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 306, wherein the security screening images and associated data include a three-dimensional representation of an object within the baggage item.

309. 303. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 302, wherein the security screening images and associated data include tomogram data of the baggage item including the contents of the baggage item.

310. 1. A method comprising: obtaining, by at least one of the at least one processor, a baggage source message (BSM) associated with an arrival of a passenger baggage item, the BSM including movement data for a first mode of movement of the baggage item by an air carrier; matching, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger name of the passenger in the BSM with a passenger name in a manifest for a second mode of travel that is different from the first mode of travel; extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number from the BSM; triggering, by at least one of the at least one processor, a security screening integration assistant (SSIA) process that includes accessing and assembling security screening images and related data captured during security screening of a first mode of travel using the IATA license plate number based on identification of the second mode of travel and matching the passenger name in the BSM with the passenger name in the manifest for the second mode of travel, and communicating the assembled security screening images and related data to an integrated security screening station; receiving, by at least one of the at least one processor, a security analysis response from the integrated security screening station for transferring the baggage item to the second mode of movement; causing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a printer device to print a marker configured to circumvent security screening for the second mode of travel, the marker including a result of the security analysis.

311. 311. The method of claim 310, wherein the security screening images and associated data include a three-dimensional representation of objects within the baggage item.

312. 311. The method of claim 310, wherein the security screening images and associated data include tomogram data of the baggage item and the contents of the baggage item.

313. the BSM is a terminal BSM; The method comprises:

311. The method of claim 310, further comprising sorting the plurality of BSMs based on a parcel source indicator that indicates that the BSM is a destination BSM.

314. and, prior to printing the marker, accessing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a reservation system for the second travel mode to obtain updated reservation information; 311. The method of claim 310, wherein the marker further includes the updated subscription information.

315. 311. The method of claim 310, wherein the second mode of travel includes one of a cruise ship, a train, a bus, a ferry, an airline carrier, or an accommodation facility.

316. receiving, by at least one of the at least one processor, information representing a scan of an origin hardcopy bag tag including an IATA license plate barcode or a printed document along with a portion of the printed text of the origin hardcopy bag tag; 311. The method of claim 310, further comprising: causing at least one of the at least one processor to, in response to the received information, display a response on a display of a scanning device indicating a result of the security analysis.

317. 1. A system comprising: at least one processor; at least one non-transitory tangible memory communicatively coupled to the at least one processor and configured to store at least one instruction; The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to Obtaining a Baggage Source Message (BSM) associated with the arrival of a passenger baggage item, the BSM including movement data for a first mode of movement of the baggage item by an air carrier; matching a passenger name of the passenger in the BSM with a passenger name in a manifest for a second mode of travel that is different from the first mode of travel; extracting an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number from the BSM; triggering a Security Screening Integration Assistant (SSIA) process based on the identification of the second mode of travel and a match between the passenger name in the BSM and the passenger name in the manifest for the second mode of travel, the process including accessing and assembling security screening images and associated data captured during security screening of the first mode of travel using the IATA license plate number, and communicating the assembled security screening images and associated data to an integrated security screening station; receiving a security analysis response from the integrated security screening station for transferring the baggage item to the second mode of travel; causing a printer device to print a marker configured to circumvent security screening for the second mode of travel, the marker including a result of the security analysis.

318. 318. The system of claim 317, wherein the security screening images and associated data include a three-dimensional representation of objects within the baggage item.

319. 318. The system of claim 317, wherein the security screening images and associated data include tomogram data of the baggage item and the contents of the baggage item.

320. the BSM is a terminal BSM; The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to 318. The system of claim 317, further configured to sort a plurality of BSMs based on a parcel source indicator that indicates that the BSM is a destination BSM.

321. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to and further configured to access a reservation system of the second travel mode to obtain updated reservation information before printing the marker; 318. The system of claim 317, wherein the marker further includes the updated reservation information.

322. 318. The system of claim 317, wherein the second mode of travel includes one of a cruise ship, a train, a bus, a ferry, an airline carrier, or an accommodation facility.

323. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to receiving information representing a scan of an origin hardcopy bag tag including an IATA license plate barcode or printed certificate along with a portion of the printed text of said origin hardcopy bag tag; 318. The system of claim 317, further configured to: in response to the received information, cause a display of a scanning device to display a response indicating the results of the security analysis.

324. A non-transitory computer-readable medium having stored thereon instructions that, when executed by at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to: obtaining, by at least one of the at least one processor, a baggage source message (BSM) associated with an arrival of a passenger baggage item, the BSM including movement data for a first mode of movement of the baggage item by an air carrier; matching, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger name of the passenger in the BSM with a passenger name in a manifest for a second mode of travel that is different from the first mode of travel; extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number from the BSM; triggering a security screening integration assistant (SSIA) process within at least one of the at least one processor, the process including: accessing and assembling security screening images and associated data captured during security screening of a first mode of travel using the IATA license plate number based on identification of the second mode of travel and matching the passenger name in the BSM with the passenger name in the manifest for the second mode of travel; and communicating the assembled security screening images and associated data to an integrated security screening station; receiving, by at least one of the at least one processor, a security analysis response from the integrated security screening station for transferring the baggage item to the second mode of movement; and causing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a printer device to print a marker configured to circumvent security screening for the second mode of travel, the marker including a result of the security analysis.

325. 325. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 324, wherein the security screening images and associated data include a three-dimensional representation of an object within the baggage item.

326. 325. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 324, wherein the security screening images and associated data include tomogram data of the baggage item and contents of the baggage item.

327. the BSM is a terminal BSM; The method comprises:

325. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 324, further comprising sorting the plurality of BSMs based on a parcel source indicator that indicates that the BSM is a destination BSM.

328. The method comprises: and, prior to printing the marker, accessing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a reservation system for the second travel mode to obtain updated reservation information; 325. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 324, wherein the marker further comprises the updated subscription information.

329. 325. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 324, wherein the second mode of travel includes one of a cruise ship, a train, a bus, a ferry, an airline carrier, or an accommodation facility.

330. The method comprises: receiving, by at least one of the at least one processor, information representing a scan of an origin hardcopy bag tag including an IATA license plate barcode or a printed document along with a portion of the printed text of the origin hardcopy bag tag; 325. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 324, further comprising: causing at least one of the at least one processor, in response to the received information, to display a response on a display of a scanning device that represents a result of the security analysis.

331. 1. A method comprising: obtaining, by at least one of the at least one processor, a baggage source message (BSM) associated with an arrival of a passenger baggage item, the BSM including movement data for a first mode of movement of the baggage item by an air carrier; matching, by at least one of the at least one processor, passenger names of the passengers in the received BSM with passenger names in a flight manifest; extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number from the BSM; triggering, in at least one of the at least one processor, a security screening integration assistant (SSIA) process based on matching the passenger name in the BSM with the passenger name in the flight manifest, the process including accessing and assembling security screening images and associated data captured during a first mode of mobile security screening using the IATA license plate number, and communicating the assembled security screening images and associated data to an integrated security screening station; receiving, by at least one of the at least one processor, a security analysis response from the integrated security screening station; causing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a printer device to print a marker configured to circumvent security screening, the marker including a result of the security analysis.

332. 332. The method of claim 331, wherein the security screening images and associated data include a three-dimensional representation of objects within the baggage item.

333. 332. The method of claim 331, wherein the security screening images and associated data include tomogram data of the baggage item and the contents of the baggage item.

334. the BSM is a non-terminal BSM; The method comprises:

332. The method of claim 331, further comprising sorting the plurality of BSMs based on a parcel source indicator that indicates that the BSM is a non-terminal BSM.

335. and, prior to printing the marker, accessing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a reservation system for a second travel mode to obtain updated reservation information; 332. The method of claim 331, wherein the marker further includes the updated subscription information.

336. 332. The method of claim 331, wherein the integrated security screening station is associated with a Customs and Border Protection, Coast Guard, or border security screening checkpoint at a national airport.

337. receiving, by at least one of the at least one processor, information representing a scan of an origin hardcopy bag tag including an IATA license plate barcode or a printed document along with a portion of the printed text of the origin hardcopy bag tag; 332. The method of claim 331, further comprising: causing at least one of the at least one processor to display a response representing the results of the security analysis on a display screen of a scanning device in response to the received information.

338. 1. A system comprising: at least one processor; at least one non-transitory tangible memory communicatively coupled to the at least one processor and configured to store at least one instruction; The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to Obtaining a Baggage Source Message (BSM) associated with the arrival of a passenger baggage item, the BSM including movement data for a first mode of movement of the baggage item by an air carrier; matching the passenger's passenger name in the BSM with a passenger name in a flight manifest; extracting an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number from the BSM; triggering a Security Screening Integration Assistant (SSIA) process that includes accessing and assembling security screening images and related data captured during a first mode of mobile security screening using the IATA license plate number based on matching the passenger name in the BSM with the passenger name in the flight manifest, and communicating the assembled security screening images and related data to an integrated security screening station; receiving a security analysis response from the integrated security screening station; causing a printer device to print a marker configured to circumvent security screening, the marker including a result of the security analysis.

339. 339. The system of claim 338, wherein the security screening images and associated data include a three-dimensional representation of objects within the baggage item.

340. 339. The system of claim 338, wherein the security screening images and associated data include tomogram data of the baggage item and the contents of the baggage item.

341. the BSM is a terminal BSM; The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to 339. The system of claim 338, further configured to sort the plurality of BSMs based on a parcel source indicator that indicates that the BSM is a non-terminal BSM.

342. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to and further configured to access a reservation system of the second travel mode to obtain updated reservation information before printing the marker; 339. The system of claim 338, wherein the marker further includes the updated reservation information.

343. 339. The system of claim 338, wherein the integrated security screening station is associated with a Customs and Border Protection, Coast Guard, or border security screening checkpoint at a national airport.

344. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to receiving information representing a scan of an origin hardcopy bag tag including an IATA license plate barcode or printed certificate along with a portion of the printed text of said origin hardcopy bag tag; 339. The system of claim 338, further configured to: in response to the received information, cause a display screen of the scanning device to display a response indicating the results of the security analysis.

345. A non-transitory computer-readable medium having stored thereon instructions that, when executed by at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to: obtaining, by at least one of the at least one processor, a baggage source message (BSM) associated with an arrival of a passenger baggage item, the BSM including movement data for a first mode of movement of the baggage item by an air carrier; matching, by at least one of the at least one processor, passenger names of the passengers in the received BSM with passenger names in a flight manifest; extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number from the BSM; triggering, in at least one of the at least one processor, a security screening integration assistant (SSIA) process based on matching the passenger name in the BSM with the passenger name in the flight manifest, the process including accessing and assembling security screening images and associated data captured during a first mode of mobile security screening using the IATA license plate number, and communicating the assembled security screening images and associated data to an integrated security screening station; receiving, by at least one of the at least one processor, a security analysis response from the integrated security screening station; and causing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a printer device to print a marker configured to circumvent security screening, the marker including a result of the security analysis.

346. 346. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 345, wherein the security screening images and associated data include a three-dimensional representation of an object within the baggage item.

347. 346. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 345, wherein the security screening images and associated data include tomogram data of the baggage item and contents of the baggage item.

348. the BSM is a non-terminal BSM; The method comprises:

346. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 345, further comprising sorting the plurality of BSMs based on a parcel source indicator that indicates the BSM is a non-terminal BSM.

349. The method comprises: and, prior to printing the marker, accessing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a reservation system for a second travel mode to obtain updated reservation information; 346. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 345, wherein the marker further comprises the updated subscription information.

350. 346. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 345, wherein the integrated security screening station is associated with a Customs and Border Protection, Coast Guard, or border security screening checkpoint at a national airport.

351. The method comprises: receiving, by at least one of the at least one processor, information representing a scan of an origin hardcopy bag tag including an IATA license plate barcode or a printed document along with a portion of the printed text of the origin hardcopy bag tag; 346. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 345, further comprising: causing at least one of the at least one processor to, in response to the received information, display a response on a display screen of a scanning device that represents a result of the security analysis.

352. 1. A method comprising: matching, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger name of a passenger in a Baggage Source Message (BSM) with a passenger name in a manifest, the BSM including movement data for a first mode of movement of the passenger's baggage item on an air carrier; extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number of the baggage item from the BSM; accessing, by at least one of the at least one processor, security screening images and associated data captured during a first mobile security screening mode of the baggage item using the IATA license plate number; displaying, by at least one of the at least one processor, a graphical user interface (GUI) on a display device to analyze the screening image and associated data; and acquiring, by at least one of the at least one processor via a scanning device, a mark representative of the analysis result in response to scanning an IATA license plate barcode affixed to the baggage item, wherein the analysis result represents one of security compliance of the baggage item to cross a border or transition to a second mode of travel and non-security compliance of the baggage item.

353. receiving, by at least one of the at least one processor via the GUI, a country of origin; receiving, by at least one of the at least one processor via the GUI, a selection of a type of the second travel mode; Loading training images of objects; performing, by at least one of the at least one processor, object detection based on training images of the object; identifying, by at least one of the at least one processor, whether the object detected within the baggage item is one of a plurality of possible prohibited objects based on restrictions or rules associated with the second mode of travel; 353. The method of claim 352, further comprising: based on identifying the object as one of the plurality of possible prohibited objects, displaying an indication of the identification of the object on a display.

354. 354. The method of claim 353, wherein the plurality of possible prohibited objects includes weapons, bottles of alcohol, irons, and power strips.

355. 353. The method of claim 352, wherein the security screening images and associated data include a three-dimensional representation of objects within the baggage item.

356. 353. The method of claim 352, wherein the security screening images and associated data include tomogram data of the baggage item and the contents of the baggage item.

357. 353. The method of claim 352, wherein the second mode of travel includes one of a cruise ship, a train, a bus, a ferry, an air carrier, or an accommodation facility.

358. the BSM is a non-terminal BSM; The method comprises:

353. The method of claim 352, further comprising sorting the plurality of BSMs based on a parcel source indicator that indicates that the BSM is a destination BSM.

359. 353. The method of claim 352, further comprising causing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a printer device to print a marker configured to circumvent security screening for the second mode of travel, the marker including the results of the security analysis.

360. and, prior to printing the marker, accessing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a reservation system for the second travel mode to obtain updated reservation information; 360. The method of claim 359, wherein the marker includes the updated reservation information.

361. 1. A system comprising: at least one processor; at least one non-transitory tangible memory communicatively coupled to the at least one processor and configured to store at least one instruction; The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to Matching a passenger name of a passenger in a Baggage Source Message (BSM) with a passenger name in a manifest, the BSM including movement data for a first mode of movement of the passenger's baggage item on an air carrier; extracting an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number for the passenger's baggage item from the BSM; using the IATA license plate number to access security screening images and associated data captured during a first mobile security screening mode of the baggage item; displaying a graphical user interface (GUI) on a display device to analyze the screening image and associated data; and acquiring, via a scanning device, a mark representative of the analysis result in response to scanning an IATA license plate barcode affixed to the baggage item, wherein the analysis result represents one of security compliance of the baggage item to cross a border or transition to a second mode of travel and non-security compliance of the baggage item to cross a border or transition to a second mode of travel.

362. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to receiving, via said GUI, a country of origin; receiving, via the GUI, a selection of a type of the second mode of travel; Loading training images of objects; performing object detection based on training images of the object; identifying whether the object detected within the baggage item is one of a plurality of possible prohibited objects based on a regulation or rule associated with the second mode of travel; 362. The system of claim 361, further configured to: based on identifying the object as one of the plurality of possible prohibited objects, display an indication of the identification of the object on a display.

363. 363. The system of claim 362, wherein the plurality of possible prohibited objects includes weapons, bottles of alcohol, irons, and power strips.

364. 362. The system of claim 361, wherein the security screening images and associated data include a three-dimensional representation of objects within the baggage item.

365. 362. The system of claim 361, wherein the security screening images and associated data include tomogram data of the baggage item and contents of the baggage item.

366. 362. The system of claim 361, wherein the second mode of travel includes one of a cruise ship, a train, a bus, a ferry, an airline carrier, or an accommodation facility.

367. the BSM is a non-terminal BSM; The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to 362. The system of claim 361, further configured to sort a plurality of BSMs based on a parcel source indicator that indicates that the BSM is a destination BSM.

368. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to 362. The system of claim 361, further configured to cause a printer device to print a marker configured to circumvent security screening for the second mode of travel, the marker including a result of the security analysis.

369. The at least one processor executes the at least one instruction to and further configured to access a reservation system of the second travel mode to obtain updated reservation information before printing the marker; 369. The system of claim 368, wherein the marker includes the updated reservation information.

370. A non-transitory computer-readable medium having stored thereon instructions that, when executed by at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to: matching, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger name of a passenger in a Baggage Source Message (BSM) with a passenger name in a manifest, the BSM including movement data for a first mode of movement of the passenger's baggage item on an air carrier; extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number of the baggage item from the BSM; accessing, by at least one of the at least one processor, security screening images and associated data captured during a first mobile security screening mode of the baggage item using the IATA license plate number; displaying, by at least one of the at least one processor, a graphical user interface (GUI) on a display device to analyze the screening image and associated data; A non-transitory computer-readable medium causing at least one of the at least one processor to execute a method including obtaining, via a scanning device, by at least one of the at least one processor, in response to scanning of an IATA license plate barcode affixed to the baggage item, a mark representative of the analysis result, the analysis result representing one of security compliance of the baggage item to cross a border or transition to a second mode of travel and non-security compliance of the baggage item.

371. The method comprises: receiving, by at least one of the at least one processor via the GUI, a country of origin; receiving, by at least one of the at least one processor via the GUI, a selection of a type of the second travel mode; Loading training images of objects; performing, by at least one of the at least one processor, object detection based on training images of the object; identifying, by at least one of the at least one processor, whether the object detected within the baggage item is one of a plurality of possible prohibited objects based on restrictions or rules associated with the second mode of travel; 371. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 370, further comprising: based on identifying the object as one of the plurality of possible prohibited objects, displaying an indication of the identification of the object on a display.

372. 372. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 371, wherein the plurality of possible prohibited objects includes weapons, bottles of alcohol, irons, and power strips.

373. 371. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 370, wherein the security screening images and associated data include a three-dimensional representation of an object within the baggage item.

374. 371. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 370, wherein the security screening images and associated data include tomogram data of the baggage item and contents of the baggage item.

375. 371. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 370, wherein the second mode of travel includes one of a cruise ship, a train, a bus, a ferry, an airline carrier, or an accommodation facility.

376. the BSM is a non-terminal BSM; The method comprises:

371. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 370, further comprising sorting the plurality of BSMs based on a parcel source indicator that indicates that the BSM is a destination BSM.

377. The method comprises:

371. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 370, further comprising causing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a printer device to print a marker configured to circumvent security screening for the second mode of travel, the marker including a result of the security analysis.

378. The method comprises: and, prior to printing the marker, accessing, by at least one of the at least one processor, a reservation system for the second travel mode to obtain updated reservation information; 378. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 377, wherein the marker includes the updated subscription information.

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