Abstract: This invention presents a method for streamlining both the luggage handling and check-in processes for passengers traveling with a first-mode travel carrier (FMTC). The process involves obtaining the identifier of a paper bag tag (BT) from the FMTC on a passenger's luggage, converting it into digital data, and linking it to the FMTC. The passenger's bag number is extracted from the digital data, and additional passenger data such as the passenger name record (PNR) is accessed from the FMTC using this number. The method then autonomously generates a passenger manifest record, combining the digital bag tag data with the PNR, to facilitate check-in for the return leg of the journey with a return travel carrier (RTC). This process is repeated for multiple passengers associated with a lodging entity, creating passenger manifest files that serve as a conduit for checking in passengers with the RTC.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for streamlining baggage screening across modes of transportation. The method includes scanning a baggage item at an airport by a first security authority (FSA) and uploading scanned baggage imagery and license plate identification to a secure cloud storage system managed by a second screening authority (SSA). The SSA generates a screening manifest from the license plate identification, which lists additional modes of transportation requiring different screening rules. The SSA reanalyzes the stored baggage imagery according to these rules, determines compliance, and creates a baggage authorization record. Based on the compliance result, represented by an indicium affixed to the baggage, a trusted custody handler can directly deliver the baggage to the next mode of transportation without additional screening, or direct it for further physical screening if non-compliant. This system improves efficiency and security in multi-modal transportation networks.

Abstract: The invention presents a method and system for luggage handling and/or check-in processes for passengers on return travel. After completion of a leg of travel of a passenger with a travel carrier, the process includes electronically acquiring, by at least one electronic acquiring device, an originating hardcopy bag tag identifier (OP-BTI) printed on an originating printed bag tag from the travel carrier that is on a luggage item to create a digital BTI data record linked to the travel carrier. The method includes accessing information of the originating printed bag tag of the passenger populated in a manifest file. The method includes printing, by a printing device, a return leg travel International Air Transport Association (IATA) bag tag for a return flight linked to the originating printed bag tag.

Abstract: The disclosure includes a method and system for checking in baggage of a passenger. The method includes electronically acquiring, by at least one electronic acquiring device, an originating hardcopy bag tag identifier (OP-BTI) associated with or printed on a printed bag tag from an originating airline travel carrier that is on a luggage item of a passenger. This creates a digital BTI data record linked to the airline travel carrier. The method includes utilizing, by at least one processor, the OP-BTI as a unique identifier to query a database to retrieve return flight data of the passenger. The method includes checking in, by the at least one processor, each luggage item for the passenger for the return flight with a return flight travel carrier identified in the retrieved return flight data.

Abstract: The invention presents a method and system for check-in processes for passengers on return travel. The method involves, after arriving at a destination, electronically acquiring an originating hardcopy bag tag identifier (OP-BTI) associated with or printed on a printed bag tag from an originating airline carrier that is on a luggage item of a passenger to create a digital BTI data record linked to the originating airline carrier. The process involves accessing a B-type message using a unique identifier representative of the BTI data record from a computer system associated with an originating airline carrier linked to information of a passenger name record (PNR). The process includes retrieving check-in information of a return leg of travel of the passenger with a designated return travel carrier using information associated with the PNR, and checking in the passenger with the designated return travel carrier using the retrieved check-in information, during a check-in window.

Abstract: A method includes, after completion of a leg of travel with a first-mode travel carrier (FMTC), acquiring, by at least one electronic device, an originating paper bag tag (BT) identifier (OP-BTI) associated with or printed on a printed BT from the FMTC that is on a luggage item of the passenger to create digital BTI data linked to the FMTC. The method includes extracting a passenger bag number from the BTI data and accessing a passenger name record (PNR) from the FMTC, based on the number. The method includes autonomously creating a passenger manifest record from the BTI data and the PNR, with data identifying for check-in of a return leg of the passenger with a return travel carrier (RTC); and repeating the method for a plurality of passengers associated with a lodging entity to autonomously form a manifest file with a conduit for check-in passengers with the RTC.

Abstract: A system for charitable giving comprising a first device configured for displaying a charitable donation registry to a donor and enabling the donor to initiate a transfer of a gift from the charitable donation registry to a recipient; and a second device configured for enabling the recipient to define the gift on the charitable donation registry and enabling the recipient to initiate a request for the transfer of the gift.

Abstract: A system for charitable giving comprising a first device configured for displaying a charitable donation registry to a donor and enabling the donor to initiate a transfer of a gift from the charitable donation registry to a recipient; and a second device configured for enabling the recipient to define the gift on the charitable donation registry and enabling the recipient to initiate a request for the transfer of the gift.

Abstract: A system, comprising: a server operable to receive, after the piece of baggage has been transported to a destination, baggage information relating to the piece of baggage to be delivered to the passenger, the baggage information including a delivery address, wherein the passenger is at a location different than the destination. The server operable to provide to the passenger computing device via a passenger interface associated with the passenger computing device travel information of the passenger including at least one of an airline name and an airport name and a baggage map configured to display on the passenger computing device an approximate location or current location of the piece of baggage associated with the travel information wherein the passenger interface is updated with changes in the approximate location or the current location of the piece of baggage during transport displayed on the baggage map.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an apparatus, method and system for dispatching baggage. The apparatus includes a processor configured to receive baggage information associated with a passenger; associate the baggage information with a delivery person, where the delivery person is associated with delivery person information; and transmit at least apportion of the baggage information and the delivery person information to a passenger computing device associated with the passenger.

Abstract: Methods and systems for mobility device tracking within a facility. Device information is received, stored and updated. The location is tracked within the facility. Information related to interactions with the mobility device are stored. A compliance report is generated based on the stored interaction information.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an apparatus, method and system for dispatching baggage. The apparatus includes a processor configured to receive baggage information associated with a passenger; associate the baggage information with a delivery person, where the delivery person is associated with delivery person information; and transmit at least apportion of the baggage information and the delivery person information to a passenger computing device associated with the passenger.

Abstract: A computer-based baggage transportation system includes a client computer and an attendant. The client computer is coupled via a network to a server computer and is configured to check in baggage and passengers from a property that is remote from a common carrier departure location. The attendant is cross-utilized with the remote property. That is, the attendant performs remote common carrier check-in services as well as remote property services. The attendant has met federal agency approval standards for common carrier check-in services.