Luggage handling and reconciliation system using an improved security identification document including contactless communication insert unit

摘要

An improved luggage handling and reconciliation system includes a biometrics data input device for obtaining biometrics data from a holder of luggage and a luggage identification document operatively connected to the biometrics data input device for generating device a luggage identification document containing biometrics data obtained by the biometrics data input device. The luggage identification document and biometrics data contained therein is used to reconcile luggage for determining whether luggage can be loaded onto an aircraft after checking to make sure that the holder of the luggage has boarded the aircraft. The luggage identification document is also used to reconcile luggage at an arrival airport so that the biometrics data is used to identify a person as the authorized owner of the luggage by comparing biometrics data input by the person with biometrics data stored on the luggage identification document.