Originally Posted by
irishguy28
To steal a bag, you could just take it off the carousel and walk away with it. (If it was a targetted steal, presumably you would know the owner of the bag, and working with an accomplice, could ensure that the owner is distracted at the critical moment).
True. Though with a forged tag it would be easier to also get away from luggage checks, or, a confrontation by the owner who realises that somebody is taking off with his/her bag.
Originally Posted by
ChrisBD
Security is a major issue with electronic devices, be assured that communications to both the eTag and the eTrack are fully encrypted.
There are mechanisms in place to detect and prevent tampering.
As shown in the press release the devices can be used as a pair or as separate items.
The use of an eTrack device is not limited to flights. It just so happens to have the ability to be used on one.
It thus offers greater tracking potential than Delta are currently able to offer, hence why they have been involved.
Hi ChirsBD, welcome to Flyertalk. Do I assume correctly that you are involved with this project somehow? It would be very interesting to get some more information about the details of this system
As stated it meets all current regulations regarding radio emissions, which means that the GSM turns off before the aircraft starts to taxi and after it has reached the gate.
How does the device realise that it needs to turn off before the flight starts? Time-based could be dangerous (Flights depart early or late sometimes). How does the tag 'realise' that it is on board an aircraft? (Presumably without modifications to either the aircraft or cellular network - as this should also work with other aircraft and cellular operators).