Integrated Security Inspection System for Automated Passenger Baggage Binding

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current security inspection systems in public places are inefficient, labor-intensive, and lack organized management of passengers and their baggage, leading to high labor costs and potential security breaches.

Innovation Solution

An integrated security inspection system that automates the check process by using a server, information input unit, tray distributing and binding unit, and security inspection imaging and sorting unit to separately manage person and baggage information, employing automatic conveying systems and X-ray security inspection devices to improve efficiency and integrity of security information.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If security inspection systems use simple integration of various security inspection devices with coordination of security inspectors, then the system structure is simple, but labor cost is high and overall security inspection efficiency is low

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem structureVSAvoidsecurity inspection efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple security inspection devices (X-ray inspection device, metal detection device, liquid inspection device) into an integrated security inspection system that processes passengers and their baggage together through a unified workflow, replacing the simple integration approach with a coordinated automated system that improves efficiency while maintaining manageable complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The integrated security inspection system performs multiple inspection functions (baggage X-ray scanning, personal metal detection, liquid inspection) within a single system framework, allowing one system to handle diverse security check requirements and reducing the need for separate inspection channels

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Device complexity

If security inspection systems use simple integration of various security inspection devices, then the device complexity is low, but labor cost is high

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem structureVSAvoidlabor cost
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables automated self-service inspection where passengers independently complete security checks by placing items in designated containers, undergoing automated scanning, and receiving feedback without requiring security inspectors to manually examine each item, thereby reducing labor requirements while maintaining inspection quality

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical inspection processes with automated detection systems (X-ray imaging, metal detection sensors, liquid analysis devices) that automatically identify prohibited items, substituting human labor with automated technological systems

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Ease of operation

If security inspection systems use coordination of security inspectors, then the system is easy to operate, but management of passengers and their baggage is disordered

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperation simplicityVSAvoidmanagement order
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system incorporates feedback mechanisms where the central control unit receives inspection results from various devices, processes the information, and provides real-time feedback to guide the inspection workflow, ensuring proper sequencing and coordination of multiple inspection processes while maintaining operational simplicity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent divides the security inspection process into distinct segmented stages (baggage inspection, personal inspection, liquid inspection) that are processed in a standardized sequence, with each stage handled by specialized devices coordinated through a central control system, bringing order to the inspection workflow

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

4Reliability

If security inspection systems separate person and baggage inspection, then the security inspection channel remains organized, but the system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinspection channel organizationVSAvoidsystem integration
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent processes person and baggage inspections in parallel through separate but coordinated channels, effectively adding a temporal and spatial dimension to the inspection process where both inspections occur simultaneously rather than sequentially, maintaining organizational structure while managing complexity through parallel processing

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The system reduces labor costs and enhances security inspection efficiency by organizing the inspection process, improving traceability and integrity of security information, and allowing for automated tray management, thus enhancing overall security in crowded public areas.

Implementation Method 1

an X-ray security inspection device configured to emit a beam of X-rays to a baggage to be inspected

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectX-ray: X-Ray

Data Source

PatentEP3040741B1Integrated security inspection system
Publication Date: 2021.12.29 NUCTECH CO LTD
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AI summary

The invention discloses an integrated security inspection system, comprising: a server, an information input unit in an information input area, a tray distributing and binding unit and a security inspection imaging and sorting unit in a baggage check area. The tray distributing and binding unit is provided in front of the security inspection imaging and sorting unit, and is adapted to distribute a security inspection tray with an identifier to a piece of baggage to be inspected. The information input unit, the tray distributing and binding unit and the security inspection imaging and sorting unit are connected with the server, respectively. The information input unit is adapted to obtain information of a person to be inspected and send the information to the server. The tray distributing and binding unit is adapted to obtain information of the person to be inspected and the identifier of the tray and sending them to the server, which is adapted to bind the information of the person to be inspected and the identifier of the security inspection tray to generate a first binding information. The security inspection imaging and sorting unit is adapted to check the baggage to be inspected to obtain a security image, read the identifier of the tray, and send them to the server, which is adapted to bind the security image and the identifier to generate a second binding information. The server is adapted to match and store the information of the person to be inspected with information of the security image according to the first binding information and the second binding information.