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Abstract

An aircraft baggage system includes a baggage container adapted for aircraft stowage. The baggage container has a set of security components including an electronic tagging device electrically connected with an encoded lock, a liner unit, a magnetic switch and an antenna. The electronic tagging device generates container status signals which indicate if an unauthorized opening of the baggage container has occurred. The electronic tagging device can transmit and receive signals between the baggage container and a remote interrogation system. A query signal from the remote interrogation system is received by the container antenna. The query signal queries the electronic tagging device for a container status signal. The electronic tagging device generates the container status signal for transmission by the container antenna. The container status signal also identifies the baggage container location. The baggage container is provided in predetermined sizes to maximize aircraft stowage.

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