Boeing‘s patented system utilizes multiple transceivers in an aircraft’s cargo compartment to detect RFID signals from baggage. It calculates distances to determine storage locations and displays this information, enhancing baggage tracking and management within the compartment. GlobalData’s report on Boeing gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Rfid-based baggage location detection system for aircraft
The patent US12045766B2 describes a system designed to enhance the tracking and management of baggage within an aircraft's cargo compartment. The system comprises at least two transceivers installed in the cargo area, which are capable of detecting radio frequency identification (RFID) signals emitted from RFID tags attached to baggage. The cargo compartment is organized into multiple regions, allowing for precise identification of baggage locations. A processor is integral to the system, performing operations such as calculating the distance from each transceiver to the baggage based on the runtimes of the detected RFID signals. This information is used to determine the estimated storage location of the baggage, which is displayed alongside relevant identifiers for both the baggage and the associated passenger.
Additionally, the system includes features for managing the data related to baggage handling. It can store correlations between baggage identifiers and passenger identifiers, facilitating efficient retrieval and management of luggage. The processor can also respond to notifications for baggage removal, ensuring timely updates to the display device that shows the estimated storage location and any associated uncertainty values. The design allows for the detection of baggage locations based on the intersection of boundaries defined by the transceivers, and it can account for the order in which bags were loaded into the cargo compartment. Overall, this patent presents a comprehensive approach to improving baggage tracking and management in aviation settings.
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