Baggage tracker device

The reusable baggage tracker device addresses inefficiencies in existing systems by securely attaching to luggage handles and generating unique identifiers from boarding pass data, enhancing travel efficiency and reducing environmental impact.

WO2026038288A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-02-19PHILIPS VINOD +1
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Application Number
PCT/IN2025/051282
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-08-14
Filing Date
2025-08-14
Publication Date
2026-02-19

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing baggage tracking systems at airports face inefficiencies due to long queues, delays, lost luggage, and high maintenance costs associated with printing paper tags, lacking seamless integration and tech-savvy solutions.

Method used

A reusable baggage tracker device with a lock and shackle mechanism that securely attaches to luggage handles, featuring a display for a unique identifier generated from boarding pass data, ensuring visibility and stability during travel, and enabling wireless data transfer for real-time tracking.

Benefits of technology

Facilitates efficient baggage processing by reducing check-in time, providing real-time luggage tracking, and minimizing environmental impact through paperless operations, enhancing the travel experience and airport efficiency.

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Abstract

Disclosed is a baggage tracker device 100 for tracking baggage of a traveler The device 100 includes a pair of arms 104, 108 and a screen 116. The device 100 is positioned on a handle 85 of a luggage 80. The device 100 is positioned on the luggage 80 such that the screen 116 of the device 100 always faces upright and the device 100 is affixed on the handle 85 through shackles 92. The device 100 is connected with the input device 204 through a controller 228 positioned on a PCB 138 for wireless communication transfer of the boarding pass details or either capturing via an image or entered manually in the device. The boarding pass details are displayed on the screen 116 of the device 100.
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Description

[0001] “BAGGAGE TRACKER DEVICE”

[0002] FIELD OF INVENTION:

[0003] The present invention relates to baggage tracking devices attachable to various types of luggage and more particularly to baggage tracking devices attachable to various types of luggage having changeable baggage identifier.

[0004] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION:

[0005] With the growth in the air passenger travel, the number of bags that are being brought into airport terminals rises too. The airports and airline struggle to efficiently manage this increase of traffic volume with the limited infrastructure. The passengers have to stand in long queues for check in and baggage process. The airport infrastructure needs to be enhanced to cope up with increase in the passenger traffic, maintenance of printing infra / stationery etc is a recurring cost for the industry. Travelers often face challenges of delays and lost baggage.

[0006] The present invention addresses these issues by providing a convenient, reusable device that generates and displays a unique baggage identifier linked to the traveller’s boarding pass. While at baggage check in, the passenger has to wait in long queue, printing label, sticking it to bag etc leading to inconvenience and delays, also it does not give a seamless travel experience. Baggage anxiety is another condition most of the traveller’s experience when they are not aware of baggage status.

[0007] Airlines are looking at ways to improve efficiency through digital initiatives to reduce multiple check in counters, overload of manpower deployment for passenger processing. The long queues for baggage processing hamper on time performance of the aircraft. There are baggage handling inefficiencies and lack of tech integration that results in loss of baggage tracking.

[0008] Impeding industry sustainability goals owning to printing paper tags and maintenance of printing infra for recurring printing requirements. Inefficiency and recurring cost due to printing of tags and printing infrastructure maintenance are some of problems associated with the existing passenger baggage processing. There have been attempts in the prior art that discuss the inventions related to the similar invention.

[0009] A Netherlands Patent Application NL2008761C2 to EC Solution Group discloses a reusable electronic bag tag. The invention provides a dual-display reusable electronic bag tag that wirelessly receives bag tag data via RFID (HF) or via other wireless means. This bag tag is backward compatible with visual bag tag data and barcode in-line-of-sight scanning and tracking technology. Further it is compatible with track and tracing technology and that is adaptive to fit other (emerging) wireless communication technology regardless of whether nor not this requires a local power supply.

[0010] Another such attempt is discussed in U.S Patent Application US9443222B2 to Handheld Products Inc. In this U.S Patent Application, systems and methods for enabling a picker to correctly identify and pick inventory items from a warehouse or storage facility are provided. An exemplary portable picking-assistance device includes first and second communication devices. The first communication device is configured to electronically receive a first item list including one or more items to be retrieved by an operator from a predetermined storage area. The one or more items may be selected from a plurality of items stored in the predetermined storage area. The second communication device is configured to communicate radio frequency signals to a first radio frequency (RF) tag of a plurality of RF tags. The first RF tag is associated with a first item listed on the first item list. An indication is provided to the operator confirming an identification of the first item to be retrieved by the operator.

[0011] There is a need for baggage tracking devices that are attachable to various types of luggage and feature a changeable baggage identifier. Additionally, there is a need for such devices to include a locking arrangement that positions the identifier in place, ensuring the code remains visible and stable, without tilting or changing position due to bag handling.

[0012] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION:

[0013] A baggage tracker device for removably affixing to a handle of a luggage through a lock and shackle including a protective glass, a battery. A device including a body connecting with a pair of arms and on the anterior side. The device including a PCB encapsulated within a backplate being mounted on the posterior side and the body. The PCB including a controller being configured to receive input from an input device for processing the received input on an analysis module, generating a unique identifier through a generator module and displaying the data on a display.

[0014] The arms including a pair of top bumper plate, being fixedly mounted on the forearm. The top bumper plate receiving a pair of top bumpers mounted for absorbing impact on the anterior of the body. The arms including a pair of slits engraved to receive a pair of cable tie. The body including a strain gauge between the arms being mounted to measure strain exerted on the device and connected with the controller. The body including a pair of locking holes embedded on the arms and positioned adjacent to the top bumper respectively.

[0015] The backplate including a pair of friction pad positioned on the posterior side of the backplate and approximately in the axis of the base. The backplate being mounted with the bottom bumper positioned under the posterior side of the device. Each of top bumper being embedded with plurality of grooves and ridges for absorbing impact and have width of 2mm each. The strain gauge being configured to measure the weight of the attached luggage and communicate with the input device. The friction pad preventing the device from displacing while absorbing the impacts received to the posterior side of the backplate.

[0016] The bottom bumper including a pair of grooves and ridges being positioned such that the impact of fall being initially received by a pair of furrow and protrusion preventing damage to the backplate of the device therein. The pair of locking holes receiving the wire or shackle for fastening the lock with the handle of the luggage. Each cable tie including a plurality of trenches and a plurality of crest and each pair of slit 1 including a plurality of receiving trenches and a plurality of receiving crest.

[0017] The receiving trenches and the receiving crest being embedded to removably lock with the plurality of trenches and plurality of crest of the cable tie. The cable tie including a pair of arm slots for receiving the tip of the cable tie. The analysis module being configured to receive and store input details and the generator module being configured to generate a baggage identifier and store in a database. The first arm and the second arm having a curvature of 164° on the elbow from the anterior and a curvature of 153° from the posterior side.

[0018] The anterior side of claw of the first arm, the second arm having a curvature of 246° and the posterior side of the claw having a curvature of 24°. The posterior side of the wrist of the first arm and the second arm having a curvature of 159° extending from the friction pad.

[0019] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS:

[0020] The objectives and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description read in accordance with the accompanying drawings wherein,

[0021] FIG.1 ; is a perspective view of a baggage tracker device 100 in accordance with the present invention;

[0022] FIG.1A; is an exploded view of the baggage tracker device 100 of FIG. l;

[0023] FIG.1B; is a front perspective view of the baggage tracker device 100 of FIG.l;

[0024] FIG.1C; is a bottom view of the baggage tracker device 100 of FIG.l;

[0025] FIG. ID; is a rear perspective view of the baggage tracker device 100 of FIG.l;

[0026] FIG. IE; is a top view of the baggage tracker device 100 of FIG.l;

[0027] FIG. IF; is another top view of the baggage tracker device 100 of FIG. l;

[0028] FIG. 1G; is a side view of the baggage tracker device 100 of FIG.l;

[0029] FIG. 1H; is another side view of the baggage tracker device 100 of FIG. 1;

[0030] FIG. 2; is a block diagram of the controller of the baggage tracker device 100 of FIG.l; FIG. 3; shows a first step of positioning and locking the baggage tracker device 100 on the luggage of FIG.1;

[0031] FIG. 4; shows a second step of positioning and locking the baggage tracker device 100 on the luggage of FIG.1;

[0032] FIG. 5; shows a third step of positioning and locking the baggage tracker device 100 on the luggage of FIG.1;

[0033] FIG. 6; shows a fourth step of positioning and locking the baggage tracker device 100 on the luggage of FIG.1;

[0034] FIG. 7; shows a fifth step of positioning and locking the baggage tracker device 100 on the luggage of FIG.1;

[0035] FIG. 8; shows a sixth step of positioning and locking the baggage tracker device 100 on the luggage of FIG.1;

[0036] FIG. 9; shows a seventh step of positioning and locking the baggage tracker device 100 on the luggage of FIG.1;

[0037] FIG. 10; shows an eighth step of positioning and locking the baggage tracker device 100 on the luggage of FIG.1;

[0038] FIG. 11; shows a ninth step of positioning and locking the baggage tracker device

[0039] 100 on the luggage of FIG.1; and

[0040] FIG. 12; shows a final step of positioning and locking the baggage tracker device 100 on the luggage of FIG.1.

[0041] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION:

[0042] References in the specification to "one embodiment" or "an embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, characteristic, or function described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the invention. The appearances of the phrase “in one embodiment” in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment.

[0043] References in the specification to “preferred embodiment” means that a particular feature, structure, characteristic, or function described in detail thereby omitting known constructions and functions for clear description of the present invention.

[0044] The foregoing description of specific embodiments of the present invention has been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present invention to the precise forms disclosed and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching.

[0045] The terminology used below is to be interpreted in its broadest reasonable manner, even though it is being used in conjunction with a detailed description of certain specific examples of the disclosure. Indeed, certain terms may even be emphasized below; however, any terminology intended to be interpreted in any restricted manner will be overtly and specifically defined as such in this Detailed Description section.

[0046] Referring to FIG. 1, a baggage tracker device 100 in accordance with the present invention is disclosed. The baggage tracker device 100 is attachable to various types of luggage 80, such as bags and suitcases. The device 100 is advantageously positioned on a handle 85 of the luggage 80 such that the device 100 rests on the top edge 95 of the luggage 80. The user positions the device 100 such that the face of the device 100 is easily visible to the user when the user looks at the top portion of the luggage 80. Accordingly, when so positioned, a front face of the device 100 is oriented to be readily visible to a user viewing the upper portion of the luggage, thereby facilitating rapid identification of the associated baggage. The device 100 is a baggage identifier, facilitating the identification of the baggage ownership.

[0047] The device 100 includes a pair of arms 104 and 108, extending from an approximately rectangular body 112. The body 112 houses a screen 116 that displays a temporarily generated baggage identifier. It is noted that the baggage identifier is preferably temporarily generated and updated based on travel data. The device 100 is adapted to couple securely to the handle 85 of the luggage 80 while remaining removable, thereby enabling repeated use with different luggage articles. The device 100 is securely coupled with the handle 85 of the baggage 80 and is removably positioned in such a way that the screen 116 is visible from the top in all positions, allowing for easy scanning of the code displayed on the device 100.

[0048] During use, a traveller receives their boarding pass and activates a mobile application on their electronic device. It is noted that the said electronic device is supported by a baggage tracker device 100 of the present invention described separately below. The boarding pass is scanned by the camera of the mobile phone via the device, or alternatively, a photo of the boarding pass is provided as input to the device.

[0049] Using the boarding pass information, a unique baggage identifier is generated, that identifier is transferred to the device 100 and displayed on the screen 116 of the device 100. In this manner, when the traveller arrives at the airport, the baggage identifier is already generated, thereby reducing check-in processing saving time. Upon completion of the journey, the device 100 may be reset. Accordingly, after the journey, the device 100 is reset by providing a new boarding pass to the application, which generates a new baggage identifier. The new identifier is then transferred to the device 100, making it ready for the next use.

[0050] Referring to FIGS. 1 to IF, the baggage tracker device 100 is described in accordance with the present invention. Accordingly, the baggage tracker device 100 includes an input port 141 positioned on the body 112, a pair of top bumpers 120, 120a each received within a corresponding base 124, 124a, and a protective glass 128 disposed over the display screen 116. The bumpers 120, 120a are formed with grooves 121, 121a and ridges 122, 122a and are mounted on the anterior portions of respective arms 104, 108. The bases 124, 124a are positioned on the anterior side of the arms 104, 108. The protective glass 128 is positioned on the screen 116.

[0051] The device 100 includes an input port 141 to transfer the data to and from the device 100 via a cable or in other embodiments the data transfer may be wireless. The device 100 includes a pair of top bumpers 120, 120a that protects the device 100 by absorbing impacts, reducing vibration, and minimizes noise upon contact with other materials. The pair of bumpers 120, 120a are preferably 14mm in width. The device 100 includes a pair of bases 124, 124a for receiving the pair of bumpers 120, 120a.

[0052] The bumpers 120,120a each have grooves 121, 121a and ridges 122, 122a that have preferably 2mm of thickness. In accordance with the present invention, the bumpers 120, 120a are positioned such that the impact of fall is initially received by the grooves 121, 121a and ridges 122, 122a preventing damage to the device 100 therein. In accordance with the present invention, the bumpers 120, 120a are preferably affixed using industrial grade adhesives and preferably made from synthetic rubber however, the type of material varies in other embodiments of the present invention.

[0053] The pair of bases 124, 124a are positioned on the arms 104, 108 respectively. Further, the pair of bases 124, 124a are positioned on the anterior portion of the arms 104, 108. The width of the base 124, 124a ranges from 14mm to 15mm however, the shape and size may vary in other embodiments of the present invention. The device 100 includes a protective glass 128 that is positioned on the screen 116 for protecting against the external damage. It is to be noted that, the pair of base 124, 124a is ultrasonically welded to the specified location on the body 112.

[0054] The device 100 includes a strain gauge 132, a pair of friction pads 136, 136a, a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) 138, a back plate 144 and a battery 140. The battery 140 is positioned below the PCB 138 and is positioned between the backplate 144 and the body 112. The device 100 includes a bottom bumper 156, a pair of furrows 158, a plurality of protrusions 157, a pair of locking holes 148, 148a, a pair of cable ties 152, 152a and a pair of slits 166, 166a.

[0055] Further, the device 100 includes a plurality of receiving trenches 174 and a plurality of receiving crest 178. The device 100 includes a strain gauge 132 to measure strain on the device 100. The strain gauge 132 is positioned between the two arms 104 and 108 such that the user of the device 100 lifts the device 100 attached to the luggage 80. Accordingly, the lifting of the device 100 exerts pressure on the strain gauge 132 such that while lifting the device 100 the weight of the attached luggage is determined through the strain gauge 132.

[0056] The device 100 includes a pair of friction pads 136, 136a positioned on the posterior side of the backplate 144 and approximately in the axis of the pair of bases 124, 124a of the first arm 104 and the second arm 108 respectively. The pair of friction pads 136, 136a provides grip to the first arm 104 and the second arm 108 and fixates the arms 104 and 108 in one position over the handle 85 of the luggage 80. The pair of friction pad 136, 136a prevents the device 100 from displacing while absorbing the impacts received to the device 100.

[0057] The PCB 138 is positioned between the body 112 and the back plate 144. The display 116 is mounted on the PCB 138. The battery 140 is mounted below the PCB 138 to power the PCB 138 and the connected display 116. The backplate 144 protects the PCB 138 from any external damage. The backplate 144 is mounted with a bottom bumper 156 for absorbing impact and for removably positioning the device 100 on the handle 85 of the luggage 80.

[0058] The bottom bumper 156 includes the pair of furrows 158 and protrusions

[0059] 157 that are positioned such that the impact of fall is initially received by the furrow

[0060] 158 and protrusions 157 preventing damage to the backplate 144 of the device 100 therein. The device 100 includes a pair of locking holes 148 and 148a embedded on the arms 104 and 108. The pair of locking holes 148, 148a are positioned adjacent to the top bumper 120 and 120a respectively. The pair of locking holes 148, 148a receive a wire or shackle 92 to fasten the lock 90 with the handle 85 of the luggage 80.

[0061] The pair of slits 166, 166a are preferably hollow that receive the cable tie 152, 152a. Each cable tie 152, 152a includes a plurality of trenches 166 and a plurality of crest 170. Accordingly, each pair of slits 166, 166a includes a plurality of receiving trenches 174 and a plurality of receiving crest 178. Further, each of the cable tie 152, 152a includes an arm slit 172, 172a for receiving the tip of the cable tie 152, 152a respectively.

[0062] The receiving trenches 166 and the receiving crest 170 are embedded to removably lock with the plurality of trenches 166 and plurality of crest 170 of the cable ties 152, 152a. The positioning of trenches 166, 174 and the crest 170, 178 ensure that the cable ties 152, 152a lock the device 100 on the handle 85. In alternative embodiment of the present invention, the reusable cable ties 152, 152a may be replaced with the normal or reusable zip tie with this device 100.

[0063] Referring to FIGS 1G and 1H, the baggage tracker device 100 is described. In this preferred embodiment, the first arm 104 and the second arm 108 have a curvature of 164° on a pair of elbows 186, 186a i.e., the on the body 112 of the device 100. Further, the pair of bumpers 120, 120a positioned on the body 112 have a curvature of 227°. Further, the anterior side of a claw 182, 182a of the first arm 104, the second arm 108 have a curvature of 246°.

[0064] The posterior side of the claws 182, 182a have a curvature of 24°. Accordingly, the posterior side of a pair of wrists 190, 190a of the first arm 104 and the second arm 108 have a curvature of 159° that extend from the friction pad 136, 136a. The elbows 186, 186a of the arms 104 and 108 have curvature of 153° from the posterior side. The length of the device 100 is 148mm and the width of the body 112 is 173mm.

[0065] Similarly, the length of the arms 104 and 108 is 83mm and the width of the arms 104 and 108 is 25mm. The length of the cable ties 152, 152a is 207mm and the width of the cable ties 152, 152a is 22 mm. The bottom bumper 156 is 121mm in length and 14mm in width. It is to be noted that the dimension, curvature, material of the device 100 may scale and vary in other embodiments of the present invention.

[0066] Referring to FIG. 2, the baggage tracker device 100 in accordance with the present invention is disclosed. The device 100 communicates with an input device 204 for exchanging and synchronization of data. The input device 204 may be any electronic device such as mobile, tablet, PDAs or the like. The device 100 includes an analysis module 208, a generator module 212, a transfer module 216, a communication module 220, a database 224, a controller 228, an authentication module 232 and a plurality of tracking devices 100.

[0067] In context of the present invention, the user register with the device 100 through the authentication module 232 displayed on the input device 204. After registering with the device 100 through the authentication module 232 the user uploads the boarding pass details, user details or uploads the image of boarding pass. The controller 228 is configured to receive inputs from the input device 204, which are in the form of images stored in the database 224. The image received from the input device 204 is analysed by the analysis module 208. In the analysis module 208, the details of the boarding pass and the traveller are registered in the devicelOO and are verified for correctness. Upon verification, the controller 228 activates the generator module 212, which generates an identifier to be used as the baggage identifier and stores it in the database 224 against the traveller’s information. In context of the present invention, the controller 228 is configured on the PCB 138 of the device 100.

[0068] In the present invention, the controller 228 is NRFS2840, the display 116 is E-Ink display black and white and the battery 140 is preferably Coin Cell battery Cr2032. However, it is to be noted that the controller 228, the display 116 and the battery 140 may vary in other embodiments of the present invention. The controller 228 is connected with the strain gauge 132, the battery 140, the display 116, a transistor circuit (not shown) and a MOSFET circuit (not shown).

[0069] The controller 228 then uses the transfer module 216, in conjunction with the communication module 220, to identify the specific tracking device 100 and transfer the generated identifier to the device 100. The communication module 220 transfers the data either through Bluetooth, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), Wi-Fi, NFC (Near Field Communication) or through data cable by connecting with the input port 141 from the input device 204.

[0070] The tracking device 100 includes a local controller that receives the identifier provided by the device 100. This identifier is then displayed on the device's screen. In accordance with the present invention the screen 116 is displayed such that the electronic paper display has a non-volatile memory and is configured to retain the data to be displayed on the screen 116. In accordance with the present invention, the communication module 220 is configured to be activated once the device 100 is scanned through a RFID scanner, NFC scanner or the like or is nearby to such a scanning device.

[0071] In another embodiment, the device is accessible to travel operators, such as airlines. In this embodiment, the device 100 allows the traveller to capture the baggage dimensions and also allows the travel operators to make any modifications to the displayed tag as and when required. This added functionality ensures that the baggage information is accurate and up to date, facilitating smoother handling and tracking of luggage throughout the travel process.

[0072] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 2 operational flow of the synchronizing the baggage id from the input device 204 to the device 100 is described hereinafter. Initially, the user enters his details through the input device 204 along with the boarding pass details. The user may opt for capturing the photo of the boarding pass instead of entering the details manually. Further, the user accesses the input device 204 and authenticates into the device 100 through the authentication module 232. Further, the user uploads the image of the boarding pass through the input device 204.

[0073] The controller 228 activates the analysis module 208, for extracting the details of the boarding pass through the captured image. The controller 228 further extracts the details of the boarding pass and stores inside the database 224. Further, the controller 228 activates the generator module 212 for generating the baggage id. Once the baggage id is generated the controller transfer the baggage id through the communication module 220 to the device 100. Referring to FIGS. 1 to 12 the method steps of positioning the device 100 on the luggage 80 is described hereinafter. In an initial step, the user holds the device 100 in both hands. In a next step, the user positions the device 100 on the handle 85 such that the screen 116 of the device 100 is opposite to the telescopic handle 85 in case of trolley bag 80. In a further step, the user inserts the cable ties 152, 152a through the pair of slits 166, 166a. In a next step, the user inserts the cable tie 152, 152a through the arms 104 and 108 and underneath the handle 85. In a further step, the cable tie 152, 152a is pushed until the cable tie 152, 152a locks inside the arms 104 and 108.

[0074] In a further step, the tip of the cable ties 152, 152a are inserted into the arm slot 172, 172a and the tip of the cable tie 152, 152a are pulled firmly until it locks tightly in the slot 166, 166a. In this step, the users check if the devicelOO is positioned tightly on the handle 85 and if not, the cable tie 152, 152a is further pulled to fixate over the handle 85. In a next step, after tightening the device 100 and cable tie 152, 152a reinsert the open end into the arm’s slot 172, 172a respectively.

[0075] In a further step, gently insert the open end of the cable tie 152, 152a into the arm slot 172, 172a until the head of the cable tie 152, 152a rests in the arm slot 172, 172a. In this step, the users secure the approved lock 90 by looping the wire 92 through the locking holes 148, 148a underneath the bag handle 85 to secure the device 100. In a next step, the user ensures the device 100 and the lock 90 are securely fastened, with the lock positioned on the outer side of the arm 104 or 108. Further, the user activates the device 100 and transfers the data generated on the device 100 to the device 100 through the communication module 220 or through the input port 213.

[0076] The baggage tracker device 100 advantageously is tamperproof thus making the device 100 reliable to the airport authorities as well. The baggage tracker device 100 advantageously allows convenient and anxiety free travel. The baggage tracker device 100 advantageously, enables secure and worry -free travel experience by faster baggage processing and real time information of baggage movement. The baggage tracker device 100 advantageously, enables paperless travel and sustainable solution contributing to environment, thereby reducing the carbon footprint and working towards the net zero aviation industry objective.

[0077] The embodiments were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the present invention and its practical application, to thereby enable others, skilled in the art to best utilize the present invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.

[0078] It is understood that various omission and substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstance may suggest or render expedient, but such are intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Claims

CLAIMS:

1. A baggage tracker device 100 for removably affixing to a handle 85 of a luggage 80 through a lock 90 and shackle 92 including a protective glass128, a battery 140 characterized in that said device 100 comprising: a device 100 including a body 112 connecting with a pair of arms 104 and 108 on the anterior side; the device 100 including a PCB 138 encapsulated within a backplate 144 being mounted on the posterior side and the body 112; the PCB 138 including a controller 228 being configured to receive input from an input device 204, processing the received input on an analysis module 208, generating a unique identifier through a generator module 212 and displaying the data on a display 116; the arms 104 and 108 including a pair of top bumper plate 124, 124a being fixedly mounted on the forearm; the top bumper plate 124, 124a receiving a pair of top bumpers 120, 120a mounted for absorbing impact on the anterior of the body 112; the arms 104 and 108 including a pair of slits 166, 166a engraved to receive a pair of cable tie 152, 152a; the body 112 including a strain gauge 132 between the arms 104 and 108 being mounted to measure strain exerted on the device 100 and connected with the controller 228; the body 112 including a pair of locking holes 148, 148a embedded on the arms 104, 108and positioned adjacent to the top bumper 120 and 120a respectively; and the backplate 144 including a pair of friction pad 136, 136a positioned on the posterior side of the backplate 144 and approximately in the axis of the base 124, 124a; the backplate 144 being mounted with the bottom bumper 156 positioned under the posterior side of the device 100.

2. The baggage tracker device 100 as claimed in claim 1 wherein, each of top bumper 120,120a being embedded with plurality of grooves 121, 121a and ridges 122, 122a for absorbing impact and have width of 2mm each.

3. The baggage tracker device 100 as claimed in claim 1 wherein, the strain gauge 132 being configured to measure the weight of the attached luggage and communicate with the input device 204.

4. The baggage tracker device 100 as claimed in claim 1 wherein, the friction pad 136, 136a preventing the device 100 from displacing while absorbing the impacts received to the posterior side of the backplate 144.

5. The baggage tracker device 100 as claimed in claim 1 wherein, the bottom bumper 156 including a pair of grooves 158 and ridges 157 being positioned such that the impact of fall being initially received by a pair of furrow 158 and protrusion 157 preventing damage to the backplate 144 of the device 100 therein.

6. The baggage tracker device 100 as claimed in claim 1 wherein, the pair of locking holes 148, 148a receiving the wire or shackle 92 for fastening the lock 90 with the handle 85 of the luggage 80.

7. The baggage tracker device 100 as claimed in claim 1 wherein, each cable tie 152, 152a including a plurality of trenches 166 and a plurality of crest 170 and each pair of slit 166, 166a including a plurality of receiving trenches 174 and a plurality of receiving crest 170.

8. The baggage tracker device 100 as claimed in claim 1 wherein, the receiving trenches 166 and the receiving crest 170 being embedded to removably lock with the plurality of trenches 166 and plurality of crest 170 of the cable tie 152, 152a.

9. The baggage tracker device 100 as claimed in claim 1 wherein, the cable tie 152, 152a including a pair of arm slots 172, 172a for receiving the tip of the cable tie 152, 152a.

10. The baggage tracker device 100 as claimed in claim 1 wherein, the analysis module 208 being configured to receive and store input details and the generator module being configured to generate a baggage identifier and store in a database 224.

11. The baggage tracker device 100 as claimed in claim 1 wherein, the first arm 104 and the second arm 108 having a curvature of 164° on the elbow from the anterior and a curvature of 153° from the posterior side.

12. The baggage tracker device 100 as claimed in claim 1 wherein, the anterior side of claw of the first arm 104, the second arm 108 having a curvature of 246° and the posterior side of the claw 182, 182a having a curvature of 24°.

13. The baggage tracker device 100 as claimed in claim 1 wherein, the posterior side of the wrist of the first arm 104 and the second arm 108 having a curvature of 159° extending from the friction pad 136, 136a.

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