Cognex's 360-degree automated tag reading solution helps with baggage handling

The long holiday is in sight, have you been impatient with excitement, packed your bags and prepared to go to a distant place. When you go out on a trip, luggage is all our "belongings", but sitting in the cabin and thinking about your itinerary plan, will you ever think about the trajectory of your own luggage check-in?

As soon as the check-in counter is separated, it has to go through security, it is transported, it is loaded onto the flight by the baggage cart, and it is placed in the cargo compartment at your feet. But it doesn't have a mind, it doesn't act on its own, so how do you make sure it travels all the way to the right track and finall

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The baggage has been moved a long distance on the conveyor belt before arriving in the departure hall. Even with the best baggage handling system, baggage tags naturally suffer damage and deterioration in quality. In the event that the bag tag cannot be read, the system must send the bag to a manually numbered operator station for processing, which requires additional processing time, manpower, and expensive conveyor system equipment.

solution

Cognex's 360-degree Automatic Tag Reading (ATR) solution improves baggage processing speed and accuracy. Regardless of the quality or orientation of the code on the belt, Cognex image-based barcode readers are capable of locating, reading, and interpreting any code. Fewer unreadable codes mean fewer bags for missed flights, which will improve the overall efficiency of the baggage handling system, reduce manual coding operations, and increase customer satisfaction.

Track & Trace & Security – High-quality baggage handling

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The quality and readability of the barcode label on the bag may be affected by dirt, scratches, wrinkles or weather conditions every time a bag is handled from the check-in area, the security check (TSA) system, the transfer station to the arrivals hall. In addition, the system must also provide information on the dimensions of the baggage when it enters the security check area.

solution

Cognex image-based barcode readers help system operators meet ever-changing industry standards. Unlike the laser barcode readers traditionally used by airports and airlines, Cognex image-based barcode readers are designed to read damaged tags quickly and accurately. A high read rate improves tracking and security, while also helping to accurately deliver bags to their final destination, increasing overall customer satisfaction.

The Cognex BMA system generates baggage size and item detection information for the TSA system, as well as an optional image capture feature that captures a color image of each bag. During the processing of baggage by the system, the user and the handler are able to analyze the reason for the inability to read the code from the image. The bag tag code can also be matched to a unique color image of the bag for security.

Arrivals Hall – Landing at the right destination

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Because bags have traveled long distances, bag tags may be difficult to access or have been damaged by the time they arrive, often making it more difficult to identify bags on inbound conveyor belts. In these cases, it is often difficult for baggage processing speeds to keep up with the speed at which travelers arrive at baggage claim.

solution

Unlike laser barcode readers, Cognex image-based barcode readers offer superior reading performance to quickly and accurately read damaged tags, ensuring that bags land on time at their final destination.

▪ Achieve high read rates regardless of code quality or orientation

▪ Provide real-time performance feedback for improved tracking and security

▪ Mean time between failures (MTBF) of up to 30 years

Therefore, travel safety is not only about personal safety, but also about luggage safety!

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