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

A system for identifying a document, such as an airline boarding pass, or an article, such as an item of luggage, said system comprising;

• (a) a biometrics data input device for obtaining biometrics data from a particular person or thing;
• (b) an identification document adapted to be coupled to the biometrics data input device for receiving and electronically storing biometrics data obtained by the biometrics data input device, said identification document comprising:
• (1) a memory unit for storing biometrics data which is obtained by the biometrics data input device, the memory unit including a plurality of memory locations which are only capable of recording data a single time and prevent the stored data from being altered;
• (2) a radio frequency input/output device for allowing contactless communication and a data transfer to and from the memory unit;
• and
• (3) an antenna electrically connected to the radio frequency input/output device for facilitating the data transfer to and from the memory unit;
• wherein the memory unit, the radio frequency input/output device and the antenna define a contactless electronic communication and storage unit which is disposed on a laminated substrate;
• (c) an identification document reading device for reading out the biometrics data stored in the memory unit;
• and
• (d) a reconciliation unit coupled to the reading device for comparing biometrics data stored in a computer data bank with the biometrics data retrieved from the identification document to determine whether the identification document has been forged.