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END-TO-END RFID BAGGAGE SOLUTION

FOR AIRPORTS, AIRLINES & HANDLING OPERATORS

WITH BRS, TRACKING & MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS

May, 2018

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About Longest Chance (LC)

LC & IATA collaboration

Hands-Free Automatic RFID Solution

RFID Hardware – Bag Tags

Reporting and Integration

LC & IATA RFID Project Case, 2015

RFID project in Sochi International Airport (AER) - 2018

RFID Advantages

Project implementation stages & time estimate

Contacts

INDEX

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1. About LC

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• LC is a Strategic Partner of IATA at RFID baggage area

• LC is a member of IATA Baggage Working and RFID Groups and ACI

Europe since 2013 and clearly understand the challenges, requirements,

and desired outcomes.

• LC, in collaboration with IATA, has developed innovative End-to-End RFID

Baggage Solution to meet the airlines, airports baggage needs and 753

Resolution IATA.

• IATA and LC have a 5-year collaboration in the development of RFID

baggage solution.

• LC team has 10-years experience in RFID technology and have

implemented RFID projects in aviation.

About Longest Chance «LC»

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• LC is an IATA strategic partner for the

introduction of RFID baggage tracking.

• LC team are fully engaged with the IATA

Baggage Working Group (BWG) and RFID

Baggage Sub Group.

• LC, in collaboration with IATA, has

developed the End-to-End RFID Baggage

Solution to meet the airline & airport

baggage needs.

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LC - IATA collaboration

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2. Hands-Free Automatic

RFID Solution

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RFID solution covers the entire baggage operations

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RFID CHECK-IN – Process Flow

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• RFID baggage check-

in solution allows

provides automatic

monitoring of baggage

movement, baggage

handling from check-in

up to baggage loading

into the aircraft,

including delivery to

arrival airport via

transit airport if

needed.

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SCANNING POINTS FROM CHECK-IN TO MAKEUP

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RFID technology

allows monitor

baggage movements

through the

kilometers of

conveyor belts at any

critical points such

as custom and

security checking.

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Video and photos from Sochi International Airport (AER) https://youtu.be/DemIOcLtFRg https://youtu.be/npiMHdaPYQY https://youtu.be/LtJy0KF1_3M https://youtu.be/1VsYE2XvJMs

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SCANNING POINT – MAKE UP – CAROUSEL

1. RFID solution identifies the numbers of flight and bag and shows this on the TV monitor.

2. RFID solution checks the accuracy of bag loading onto ULD or cart and informs the handler

through light and voice signals.

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SCANNING POINTS– Departure/Arrival

LC’s RFID solution for belt loader is mobile, hands-free and easy

install. Our solution provides automatic scanning and checking the

accuracy of bags loading or unloading in or out from the aircraft. This

possible to use in aircraft to find a quickly needed bags.

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Video and photo from Sochi International Airport (AER)

https://youtu.be/aaler4MPe9g https://youtu.be/8bXZMp7TA1g

SCANNING POINTS– Departure/Arrival

1. Mobile RFID solution can work in fixed and manual modes and inform handler about the

accuracy of bag loading via Bluetooth connected with headphones.

2. Mobile RFID solution can check the accuracy of bag loading & unloading without a

connection with the main server. This is the smart and effective option.

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SCANNING POINTS- LOCAL CLAIM

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RFID baggage

solution allows

automatically

monitoring

baggage delivery

and fixing place

and time of

baggage claim.

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3. RFID HARDWARE – BAG TAGS

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• The RFID solution developed by LC is fully compliant

with IATA RFID standard ISO18000-6C standard and the

EPC Gen2 protocol. This allows the system to use off

the shelf hardware from any vendor. Any hardware that

supports standardized LLRP (Low-Level Reader

Protocol) can be considered as Plug-and-Play

compatible.

• The proposed hardware will be fully compliant with

regulations any countries where airports, airlines

operate.

• LC only using best of the breed, quality hardware from

the best and most reliable manufacturers. This fact was

proven through attaining 99.9958% read rates during the

joint pilot with IATA

RFID Reader RFID Antenna

RFID Printer Belt Loader Reader

Light Stack

INTEGRATION - EQUIPMENT - HARDWARE

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UHF Inlay

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4. REPORTING & INTEGRATION

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• Web-based analytical

engine.

• Easily adaptable for

customer needs

• Video of the web interface

• https://youtu.be/SBTksnjb6Hk

• https://www.youtube.com/wa

tch?v=aVFz-

VZBqS0&feature=youtu.be

FLEXIBLE REPORTING AND MANAGEMENT TOOLS

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• Staff can track bags via the web portal or mobile devices

so that they can take quick action and reduce delays

CUSTOMER & STAFF REPORTING

CUSTOMERS

STAFF

• When integrated with the airline mobile application,

customers will be able to track their bags in real time, the

fact which can increase customer satisfaction and reduce

travel stress

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• BSM integration is supported

• BHS integration is supported

• Push messaging is supported

• Status messaging is supported

• Other integration options are available

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5. LC & IATA RFID PROJECT - 2015

RFID PROGECT AT SOCHI AIRPORT - 2018

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Participants: IATA – Longest Chance Pilot Project, 2015

Airports Airlines

SVO

PRG

TLL

BLQ

SU

OV

IT Provider

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• 25 scanning points at 4 airports

• System integration with ARINC BagLink

Pilot Scanning Points

16 scanning points at Moscow (SVO) airport

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Airports: Prague (PRG), Bologna (BLQ), Tallin (TLL)

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PILOT RESULTS

№ THE NUMBER OF: INSIDE SVO to PRG to BLQ to TLL TOTAL

1 FLIGHTS 1155 164 40 87 1446

2 RFID TAGS 42 953 6 044 2 106 1 528 52 631

3 UNREAD TAGS ON CAROUSELES IN SVO 64 16 6 0 86

4 UNREAD TAGS IN PRG, BLQ,TLL 24 3 7 98

5 LEVEL OF READABILITY, % 99,9985 99,9934 99,9957 99,9954 99,9958

Main results – 99,9958% read accuracy achieved.

Baggage sent to the wrong destination airport

523 27.09.15 SU 2184 64 64 0 9555191162001 Bag flew to Vienna, but arrived to Tallinn

905 14.10.15 SU 2040 15 15 0 9555302485001 Bag flew to Zagreb but arrived to Prague

During the pilot project we had two examples of Hand-to-Hand baggage system

providing an easy way to find mishandled bags.

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9. RFID ADVANTAGES

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LC’s RFID solution provides significant advantages

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Baggage processes

description

Comparing productivity and accuracy of baggage operations based on Barcode & RFID technology RFID productivity and accuracy

advantages No BRS solution BRS via Barcode

LC's baggage solution via RFID

1 Check-in barcode printing barcode printing barcode printing & LPN

encoding in RFID chip automatic tracking and inventory

2 Makeup

handler have to moves along carousel and

manually check each tag

https://youtu.be/P1AZr6VTrmM

handler have to moves along carousel and

manually scan each tag

handler stay opposite monitor and wait for when RFID identify and show on monitor needed flight and

tag number. https://youtu.be/npiMHda

PYQY

1). There are no superfluous movements. 2). No need to bend over and look at each tag. 3). No need to flip bags when the tag is not visible. 4). Hands-free, reliable automatic solution

3 Oversized baggage no option manually scanning automatic scanning

99,9 % accuracy of reading 4

Carry-on checked baggage

no option manually scanning automatic scanning

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Baggage loading in ULD or carts

no option manually scanning automatic scanning https://youtu.be/1VsYE2Xv

JMs

RFID check the accuracy and shows green or red light to the handler. Handler no need to think

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Baggage loose loading/unloading

aircraft

no option manually scanning automatic scanning https://youtu.be/aaler4MP

e9g RFID check the accuracy of bag loose loading/unloading and inform a handler

7 Baggage claim no option manually scanning automatic scanning Baggage delivery confirmation and

reliable data

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LC’s RFID solution provides significant advantages:

• 99,9% reliability of baggage tracking from check-in to arrival including

transit airports

• Increasing productivity and accuracy of baggage processes

• Mishandling and financial losses reduction

• New mobile services of baggage monitoring and location for staff and

customers

• A proven concept and an IATA recommendation and endorsement

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Our RFID solution is the best solution for airports without BRS

and for airports and airlines which want significantly increase the

productivity of baggage operations, reduce mishandling and improve

customer experience.

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6. Project Implementation

Stages & Time Estimate

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Project implementation stages and time estimate

1. RFID project implementation

process goes quickly and no need

stop conveyor belt.

2. Project stages:

Defining project scope & the places

for equipment installation

HW and SW installation

Staff learning Running RFID system

3. The project implementation time is

from 2 to 3 months for average size

airport from date of agreement signing.

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Good time for start to:

• Increase productivity of baggage operations

• Comply 753 Resolution of IATA

• Improve customer experience

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Useful information

1. IATA recommendation documents o http://www.longestchance.com/wp-

content/uploads/2016/10/IATA_Recomendation_Letter_LC_SuccessfullPilot.pdf

o http://www.longestchance.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Letter_to_airports_from_IATA.pdf

o http://www.longestchance.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IATA_Recomendation_Letter_LC.pdf

2. Video presentations o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJqzBMw1Ans&feature=youtu.be o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYspNRC8NnU o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6imaJCh2Jio&feature=youtu.be o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0q9UyNaZ_M0&t=83s

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3. RFID Baggage Tracking Map

o http://www.longestchance.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/LC_End_to_end_RFID_Baggage_Tracking_Map_2017.pdf

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CONTACTS:

Sergey Tsybouk

CEO of Longest Chance

Mobile: +7 915 040 03 03

Skype: longestchance

Mail: s.tsybouk@longestchance.com

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