Intelligent luggage tag

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2011-03-29

2011-03-29

Lee, Benjamin C (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

Condition responsive indicating system

Specific condition

C340S539110, C340S539130, C340S539220, C340S572700, C340S573100, C340S573400

Reexamination Certificate

active

07916025

ABSTRACT:
An improved system for tracking luggage and other such objects. The system features a transmitter tag for attachment to an object to be tracked and a receiver. When the tag comes within range of the receiver, the receiver provides notification to the user both visually and audibly. Audible notification can occur through the receiver's speaker, a wireless phone, a PDA, or an iPod or other portable music player. GPS capabilities allow the tag to store and transmit its exact coordinates to assist in locating the tag. Airport and airline security personnel can access the tag data with a dedicated interface device.

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