Blockchain Tracking Data Registration for Baggage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current baggage tracking systems in the airline industry face challenges due to mechanical outages, delays, and the lack of seamless data sharing among different organizations, leading to inefficiencies and passenger dissatisfaction, with existing technologies like IATA 753/A4A not fully addressing operational issues and high costs associated with tracking and scanning equipment.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method using blockchain technology with smart contracts to register and validate tracking data records, enabling a decentralized and trustworthy platform for exchanging baggage tracking data among airlines, airports, ground handlers, and IT suppliers, incentivizing organizations to invest in additional tracking points through a digital business platform that uses identification coins for data providers and receivers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional centralized tracking systems are used, then data sharing is simplified, but trust and reliability among different organizations deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a blockchain as an intermediary system that mediates between different organizations (airlines, airports, ground handlers, IT suppliers). The blockchain provides a decentralized trust mechanism where tracking data from multiple sources is recorded immutably, eliminating the need for centralized authority while building trust among participating organizations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical/centralized data sharing mechanisms with a digital blockchain system. Instead of relying on centralized databases and manual data exchange processes, the system uses cryptographic hashing, distributed ledgers, and smart contracts to automatically verify and record tracking data, thereby improving reliability without requiring complex centralized management.
2Measurement precision
If more tracking points are added, then tracking precision and reliability improve, but costs and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the tracking system universal by enabling any organization to add tracking points and record data on the blockchain without requiring complex integration with existing systems. The blockchain platform provides a common interface that accepts tracking data from various sources (airports, airlines, ground handlers, IT suppliers) and stores it immutably, allowing expanded tracking coverage without proportional increases in system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses blockchain technology to create a distributed copy of tracking data across multiple nodes. Instead of maintaining a single centralized database that becomes more complex with additional tracking points, the system creates replicated copies of tracking records across the blockchain network, improving precision while distributing the complexity across many simple nodes rather than one complex central system.
3Loss of information
If tracking data is shared among multiple organizations, then transparency and passenger experience improve, but data management complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service data sharing where organizations automatically record and share tracking data on the blockchain without requiring complex data management infrastructure. The blockchain's decentralized nature automatically handles data distribution, verification, and storage, allowing transparent information sharing among airlines, airports, ground handlers, and IT suppliers without increasing operational complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent simplifies data sharing by discarding complex centralized data management systems and recovering to a simpler distributed blockchain approach. Instead of maintaining complex data exchange protocols and centralized databases, the system uses blockchain's inherent features (cryptographic hashing, distributed storage, immutability) to achieve transparent data sharing with minimal complexity.
4Productivity
If mechanical components and equipment are increased, then tracking capability improves, but reliability of the system deteriorates due to higher failure probability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent substitutes mechanical/physical tracking infrastructure with a digital blockchain system. Instead of relying on complex mechanical baggage handling equipment that is prone to failure, the system uses digital tracking points, automated scanning devices, and blockchain recording to monitor baggage. This reduces the mechanical complexity and failure probability while maintaining or improving tracking capability through digital means.
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AI summary
A computer implemented method allows the storage of tracked data records in a blockchain in order to incentivize airlines, ground handlers, IT Suppliers and airports to invest in tracking points for tracking baggage. The usage of tracking data records is determined by a smart contract. The smart contract causes a specific entry in a wallet and each entry represents the usage of tracking data records.