Luggage Tracking Device, Systems and Methods

摘要

A luggage tracking device (100), method and system. The luggage tracking device (100) includes a tracking device for capturing information, including location information received from a network and state information from at least one or more locks of an item of luggage. The luggage tracking device (100) may be configured for integration within the item of luggage. There is also provided a locking apparatus (300) for securing an item of luggage. The locking apparatus (300) has a locking element (304) which is movable between a first locked state and a second unlocked state. The apparatus includes a first locking means operable to control movement of the locking element. The apparatus also includes a first sensor (111) associated with the first locking means for detecting operation of the first locking means.

主权项

1. A locking apparatus for securing an item of luggage comprising:
a locking element which is movable between a first position in which the locking apparatus is in a locking state and a second position in which the locking apparatus is in an unlocked state, a first locking means operable to control movement of the locking element between the first position and the second position, and a first sensor arranged to detect operation of the first locking means and/or movement of the locking element.