DESC:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure generally relates to a field of smart luggages. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a system and a method for biometric sensing embedded bags and luggages.

BACKGROUND
[0002] The following description of the related art is intended to provide background information pertaining to the field of the disclosure. This section may include certain aspects of the art that may be related to various features of the present disclosure. However, it should be appreciated that this section is used only to enhance the understanding of the reader with respect to the present disclosure, and not as admission of the prior art.
[0003] There are growing concerns associated with security of personal belongings, particularly in the context of travel and daily commutes. Personal belongings may be easily tampered and require additional security without compromising convenience.
[0004] There is, therefore, a need in the art to provide a mechanism for protecting personal belongings.

OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0005] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies are as listed below.
[0006] An object of the present disclosure to provide a system and a method for biometric sensing embedded objects like bags and luggages that use an advanced fingerprint recognition mechanism to authenticate users and provide authorized access to the users.
[0007] An object of the present disclosure to provide a system and a method for biometric sensing embedded bags and luggages that includes a user interface (UI) which enables users to enrol their fingerprints to lock and unlock the luggage at their convenience.

SUMMARY
[0008] The present disclosure generally relates to a field of smart luggages. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a system and a method for biometric sensing embedded bags and luggages.
[0009] In an aspect, the present disclosure relates to a system for biometric sensing embedded objects. The system includes one or more sensors to detect biometric data of one or more users. The system includes an object operatively coupled with the system. The system includes at least one processor and a memory operatively coupled to the processor, where said memory stores executable instructions. When the executable instructions are executed by the processor, the processor performs the following steps. The processor receives, the biometric data of a user, via the one or more sensors, and registers the biometric data associated with the user within a database configured with the processor. The processor requests, the biometric data of the user for authentication upon activation of the object. The processor determines, if the biometric data of the user matches the biometric data recorded in the database, using one or more techniques. In response to a positive determination, the processor authorizes, the user to perform one or more operations associated with the object.
[0010] In an embodiment, in response to a negative determination, the processor may disallow access to the object.
[0011] In an embodiment, the one or more sensors may include at least one fingerprint sensor configured with the system to detect one or more fingerprints of the one or more users, and where the biometric data includes data of one or more fingerprints that includes at least one of one or more digital images of the one or more fingerprints and one or more features of the one or more fingerprints.
[0012] In an embodiment, the fingerprint sensor may include at least one of an optical sensor, a capacitive sensor, and an ultrasonic sensor.
[0013] In an embodiment, the database may include the one or more operations each registered user among one or more registered users is authorized to perform.
[0014] In an embodiment, the one or more operations associated with the object may include at least one of a locking mechanism, an unlocking mechanism, and a configuration mechanism.
[0015] In an aspect, the present disclosure relates to a method for biometric sensing embedded objects. The method may include the following steps. Receiving, by at least one processor associated with a system, biometric data of a user, via one or more sensors, and registering the biometric data associated with the user within a database configured with the processor. Requesting, by the processor, the biometric data of the user, for authentication upon activation of an object, where the object is operatively coupled to the system. Determining, by the processor, if the biometric data of the user matches the biometric data recorded in the database, using one or more techniques. In response to a positive determination, authorizing, by the processor, the user to perform one or more operations associated with the object.
[0016] In an embodiment, the one or more sensors may include at least one fingerprint sensor configured with the system to detect one or more fingerprints of the one or more users, and where the biometric data may include data of one or more fingerprints that may include at least one of one or more digital images of the one or more fingerprints and one or more features of the one or more fingerprints.
[0017] In an embodiment, the database may include the one or more operations each registered user among one or more registered users is authorized to perform.
[0018] In an embodiment, the one or more operations associated with the luggage may include at least one of a locking mechanism, an unlocking mechanism, and a configuration mechanism.

BRIEF DESRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0019] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein, and constitute a part of this disclosure, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the disclosed methods and systems which like reference numerals refer to the same parts throughout the different drawings. Components in the drawings are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon clearly illustrating the principles of the present disclosure. Some drawings may indicate the components using block diagrams and may not represent the internal circuitry of each component. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that disclosure of such drawings includes the disclosure of electrical components, electronic components, or circuitry commonly used to implement such components.
[0020] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary architecture (100) for implementing a proposed system (108), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0021] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary block diagram (200) of a proposed system (108), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0022] FIG. 3A-3D illustrate exemplary representations of biometric sensing embedded luggage’s (300A, 300B, 300C, 300D), in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0023] FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary computer system (400) in which or with which the embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented.
[0024] FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary fingerprint mechanism (500), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0025] FIG. 6 illustrates an exemplary flow diagram for implementing the proposed method (600), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0026] The foregoing shall be more apparent from the following more detailed description of the disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0027] In the following description, for explanation, various specific details are outlined in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent, however, that embodiments of the present disclosure may be practiced without these specific details. Several features described hereafter can each be used independently of one another or with any combination of other features. An individual feature may not address all of the problems discussed above or might address only some of the problems discussed above. Some of the problems discussed above might not be fully addressed by any of the features described herein.
[0028] The ensuing description provides exemplary embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope, applicability, or configuration of the disclosure. Rather, the ensuing description of the exemplary embodiments will provide those skilled in the art with an enabling description for implementing an exemplary embodiment. It should be understood that various changes may be made in the function and arrangement of elements without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure as set forth.
[0029] Specific details are given in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments. However, it will be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art that the embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. For example, circuits, systems, networks, processes, and other components may be shown as components in block diagram form in order not to obscure the embodiments in unnecessary detail. In other instances, well-known circuits, processes, algorithms, structures, and techniques may be shown without unnecessary detail to avoid obscuring the embodiments.
[0030] Also, it is noted that individual embodiments may be described as a process that is depicted as a flowchart, a flow diagram, a data flow diagram, a structure diagram, or a block diagram. Although a flowchart may describe the operations as a sequential process, many of the operations can be performed in parallel or concurrently. In addition, the order of the operations may be re-arranged. A process is terminated when its operations are completed but could have additional steps not included in a figure. A process may correspond to a method, a function, a procedure, a subroutine, a subprogram, etc. When a process corresponds to a function, its termination can correspond to a return of the function to the calling function or the main function.
[0031] The word “exemplary” and/or “demonstrative” is used herein to mean serving as an example, instance, or illustration. For the avoidance of doubt, the subject matter disclosed herein is not limited by such examples. In addition, any aspect or design described herein as “exemplary” and/or “demonstrative” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other aspects or designs, nor is it meant to preclude equivalent exemplary structures and techniques known to those of ordinary skill in the art. Furthermore, to the extent that the terms “includes,” “has,” “contains,” and other similar words are used in either the detailed description or the claims, such terms are intended to be inclusive like the term “comprising” as an open transition word without precluding any additional or other elements.
[0032] Reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” or “an instance” or “one instance” means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Thus, the appearances of the phrases “in one embodiment” or “in an embodiment” in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.
[0033] The terminology used herein is to describe particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting the disclosure. As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises” and/or “comprising,” when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof. As used herein, the term “and/or” includes any combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
[0034] The various embodiments throughout the disclosure will be explained in more detail with reference to FIGs. 1-6.
[0035] The present disclosure generally relates to a field of smart luggages. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a system for biometric sensing embedded bags and luggages.
[0036] In an aspect, the present disclosure relates to a system for biometric sensing embedded objects. In an exemplary embodiment, the objects may be bags and luggages. The system may include one or more sensors to detect biometric data of one or more users. The system may include an object operatively coupled to the system. In an embodiment, the one or more sensors may include at least one fingerprint sensor configured with the system to detect one or more fingerprints of the one or more users, and where the biometric data may include data of one or more fingerprints that may include at least one of one or more digital images of the one or more fingerprints and one or more features of the one or more fingerprints. FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary architecture (100) for implementing a proposed system (108) with the at least one fingerprint sensor (106) configured with the system (108) to detect the one or more fingerprints of the one or more users (102), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The system (108) may be embedded on an exterior of a luggage or a bag. Luggages and bags may include but not limited to suitcases, jewellery boxes, handbags, and personal notebooks. In an embodiment, the fingerprint sensor (106) may include at least one of an optical sensor, a capacitive sensor, and an ultrasonic sensor.
[0037] In an embodiment, the system (108) may perform various steps. The system (108) may receive, the biometric data of a user (102), via the one or more sensors, and may register the biometric data associated with the user (102) within a database (110) configured with the system (108). In an exemplary embodiment, the system may include a User Interface (UI) (104). In an exemplary embodiment, the system (108) may receive the data of the one or more fingerprints of the user (102), via the fingerprint sensor (106) and may register the data of the one or more fingerprints associated with the user (102) within the database (110).
[0038] In an embodiment, the system (108) may request, the biometric data of the user (102) for authentication upon activation of the object. In an exemplary embodiment, the activation of the object may be to activate the system (108) configured/embedded on the object from a sleep mode. The system (108) may determine, if the biometric data of the user (102) matches the biometric data recorded in the database (110), using one or more techniques. In an exemplary embodiment, the system (108) may receive the data of the one or more fingers of the user (102) via the UI (104), and may determine if the data of the one or more fingerprints of the user (102) matches the data of the one or more fingerprints of a registered in the database (110).
[0039] In an embodiment, in response to a positive determination, the system (108) may authorize, the user (102) to perform one or more operations associated with the object. In an embodiment, the one or more operations associated with the object may include at least one of a locking mechanism, an unlocking mechanism, and a configuration mechanism. In an embodiment, in response to a negative determination, the system (108) may disallow access to the luggage.
[0040] For example, in an exemplary embodiment, the user (102) may carry a suitcase embedded with the system (108). The user (102) may have initiated biometric enrolment, where the particular luggage may be biometrically linked only to the user (102) based on his/her fingerprints. Biometric enrolment may include recording fingerprints of the user (102) via the fingerprint sensor (106). The user (102) may lock his/her luggage based on this enrolment. Further, as the user (102) may place his/her fingerprints to unlock the luggage, the system (108) may authenticate the user (102) and authorize the user (102) for accessing the luggage.
[0041] In an embodiment, the database (110) may include the one or more operations each registered user among one or more registered users are authorized to perform. In an embodiment, a configuration mechanism may include enrolling the biometric data of a user (102) within the database (110). Further, the database (110) may include few registered users among the one or more registered users who may be administrator(s) that may enable enrolment of one or more fingerprints with the system (108). Further, the administrator(s) may also disable enrolments of the one or more fingerprints based on requirements.
[0042] In an exemplary embodiment, the system (108) may include one or more rechargeable batteries (112) for operating the system (108). The system (108) may include one or more functionalities that enable charging of the rechargeable batteries (112).
[0043] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary block diagram (200) of a proposed system (108), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. Referring to FIG. 2, in an embodiment, the system (108) may include one or more processor(s) (202). The one or more processor(s) (202) may be implemented as one or more microprocessors, microcomputers, microcontrollers, digital signal processors, central processing units, logic circuitries, and/or any devices that process data based on operational instructions. Among other capabilities, the one or more processor(s) (202) may be configured to fetch and execute computer-readable instructions stored in a memory (204) of the system (108). The memory (204) may be configured to store one or more computer-readable instructions or routines in a non-transitory computer readable storage medium, which may be fetched and executed to create or share data packets over a network service. The memory (204) may comprise any non-transitory storage device including, for example, volatile memory such as random-access memory (RAM), or non-volatile memory such as erasable programmable read only memory (EPROM), flash memory, and the like.
[0044] In an embodiment, the system (108) may include an interface(s) (206). The interface(s) (206) may comprise a variety of interfaces, for example, interfaces for data input and output devices (I/O), storage devices, and the like. The interface(s) (206) may facilitate communication through the system (108). The interface(s) (206) may also provide a communication pathway for one or more components of the system (108). Examples of such components include, but are not limited to, processing engine(s) (208) and a database (210). Further, the processing engine(s) (208) may include a data ingestion engine (212).
[0045] In an embodiment, the processing engine(s) (208) may be implemented as a combination of hardware and programming (for example, programmable instructions) to implement one or more functionalities of the processing engine(s) (208). In examples described herein, such combinations of hardware and programming may be implemented in several different ways. For example, the programming for the processing engine(s) (208) may be processor-executable instructions stored on a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium and the hardware for the processing engine(s) (208) may comprise a processing resource (for example, one or more processors), to execute such instructions. In the present examples, the machine-readable storage medium may store instructions that, when executed by the processing resource, implement the processing engine(s) (208). In such examples, the system may comprise the machine-readable storage medium storing the instructions and the processing resource to execute the instructions, or the machine-readable storage medium may be separate but accessible to the system and the processing resource. In other examples, the processing engine(s) (208) may be implemented by electronic circuitry.
[0046] In an embodiment, the processor (202) may receive a digital image of the fingerprint via the data ingestion engine (212). The processor may store the digital images in the database (210). A person skilled in the art may appreciate that the database (110) may be similar to the database (210) in their functionality. The processor (202) may extract features from the digital image and store the features in the database (210) configured with the system (108). As the user (102) places his finger on the system (108), the processor (202) may determine if the fingerprint matches with the features stored in the database (210). Based on a positive determination, the processor (202) may authorize the user (102) for accessing the luggage. Based on a negative determination, the processor (202) may disallow access to the luggage.
[0047] FIG. 3A-3D illustrate exemplary representations of biometric sensing embedded luggage’s (300A, 300B, 300C, 300D), in accordance embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0048] As illustrated in FIG. 3A, in an embodiment, a handbag (302) may include a zipper (304). The zipper (304) may be embedded with the system (108) that uses biometric sensing for authenticating a user (102) as described in FIG.1. The user (102) may position his finger on the zipper (304). The system (108) may authenticate the user (102) and enable the user (102) to access the handbag (302). The zipper (304) may lock upon inserting and unlock upon recognising the fingerprint of the user (102).
[0049] As illustrated in FIG. 3B, in an embodiment, a personal notebook (306) may also be embedded with the system (108) for providing personalized access to the user (102).
[0050] As illustrated in FIG. 3C, in an embodiment, a suitcase (308) may be embedded with the system (108) for providing personalized access to the user (102).
[0051] As illustrated in FIG. 3D, in an embodiment, a jewellery box (310) may be embedded with the system (108) for providing personalized access to the user (102).
[0052] FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary computer system (400) in which or with which embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented.
[0053] As shown in FIG. 4, the computer system (400) may include an external storage device (410), a bus (420), a main memory (430), a read-only memory (440), a mass storage device (450), a communication port(s) (460), and a processor (470). A person skilled in the art will appreciate that the computer system (400) may include more than one processor and communication ports. The processor (470) may include various modules associated with embodiments of the present disclosure. The communication port(s) (460) may be any of an RS-232 port for use with a modem-based dialup connection, a 10/100 Ethernet port, a Gigabit or 10 Gigabit port using copper or fiber, a serial port, a parallel port, or other existing or future ports. The communication ports(s) (460) may be chosen depending on a network, such as a Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), or any network to which the computer system (400) connects.
[0054] In an embodiment, the main memory (430) may be Random Access Memory (RAM), or any other dynamic storage device commonly known in the art. The read-only memory (440) may be any static storage device(s) e.g., but not limited to, a Programmable Read Only Memory (PROM) chip for storing static information e.g., start-up or basic input/output system (BIOS) instructions for the processor (470). The mass storage device (450) may be any current or future mass storage solution, which can be used to store information and/or instructions. Exemplary mass storage solutions include, but are not limited to, Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment (PATA) or Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) hard disk drives or solid-state drives (internal or external, e.g., having Universal Serial Bus (USB) and/or Firewire interfaces).
[0055] In an embodiment, the bus (420) may communicatively couple the processor(s) (470) with the other memory, storage, and communication blocks. The bus (420) may be, e.g. a Peripheral Component Interconnect PCI) / PCI Extended (PCI-X) bus, Small Computer System Interface (SCSI), Universal Serial Bus (USB), or the like, for connecting expansion cards, drives, and other subsystems as well as other buses, such a front side bus (FSB), which connects the processor (470) to the computer system (400).
[0056] In another embodiment, operator and administrative interfaces, e.g., a display, keyboard, and cursor control device may also be coupled to the bus (420) to support direct operator interaction with the computer system (400). Other operator and administrative interfaces can be provided through network connections connected through the communication port(s) (460). Components described above are meant only to exemplify various possibilities. In no way should the aforementioned exemplary computer system (400) limit the scope of the present disclosure.
[0057] FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary fingerprint mechanism (500), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0058] As illustrated in FIG. 5, a fingerprint mechanism may include adding fingerlocks, modifying fingerlocks, and delete fingerlocks by the administrator.
[0059] FIG. 6 illustrates an exemplary flow diagram for implementing the proposed method (600), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0060] In an aspect, the present disclosure relates to a method for biometric sensing embedded objects. The system, database, user(s) referred in the method are similar to the system (108), database (110), and user(s) (102) shown in FIG. 1. The method (600) may include the following steps. At step 602, a system (108) may receive biometric data of a user (102), via one or more sensors, and may register the biometric data associated with the user (102) within a database (110) configured with the system (108). At step 602, the system (108) may receive, the biometric data of the user (102), for authentication upon activation of an object, wherein the object is operatively coupled to the system (108). At step 606, the system (108) may determine if the biometric data of the user (102) matches the biometric data recorded in the database (110), using one or more techniques. At step 608, in response to a positive determination, the system (108) may authorize, the user (102) to perform one or more operations associated with the object.
[0061] While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the preferred embodiments, it will be appreciated that many embodiments can be made and that many changes can be made in the preferred embodiments without departing from the principles of the disclosure. These and other changes in the preferred embodiments of the disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein, whereby it is to be distinctly understood that the foregoing descriptive matter is to be implemented merely as illustrative of the disclosure and not as a limitation.

ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0062] The present disclosure provides biometric access control only to authorized users using fingerprint technology.
[0063] The present disclosure provides a user interface (UI) that is user friendly and may be accessed easily for accessing the bags and luggage.
[0064] The present disclosure provides biometric authentication with enhanced security using the fingerprint technology.
[0065] The present disclosure provides biometric authentication with convenience as the user may not require codes or keys for unlocking bags and luggage.
,CLAIMS:1. A system (108) for biometric sensing embedded objects, the system (108) comprising:
one or more sensors to detect biometric data of one or more users (102);
an object operatively coupled to the system (108);
at least one processor (202); and
a memory (204) operatively coupled to the processor (202), wherein said memory (204) stores executable instructions which when executed by the processor (202), causes the processor (202) to:
receive, the biometric data of a user (102), via the one or more sensors, and register the biometric data associated with the user (102) within a database (110) configured with the processor (202);
request, the biometric data of the user (102) for authentication upon activation of the object;
determine, if the biometric data of the user (102) matches the biometric data recorded in the database (110), using one or more techniques; and
in response to a positive determination, authorize, the user (102) to perform one or more operations associated with the object.
2. The system (108) as claimed in claim 1, wherein in response to a negative determination, the processor (202) disallows access to the object.
3. The system (108) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more sensors comprise at least one fingerprint sensor (106) configured with the system (108) to detect one or more fingerprints of the one or more users (102), and wherein the biometric data comprises data of one or more fingerprints comprising at least one of: one or more digital images of the one or more fingerprints and one or more features of the one or more fingerprints.
4. The system (108) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the fingerprint sensor (106) comprises at least one of: an optical sensor, a capacitive sensor, and an ultrasonic sensor.
5. The system (108) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the database (110) comprises the one or more operations each registered user among one or more registered users is authorized to perform.
6. The system (108) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more operations associated with the object comprise at least one of: a locking mechanism, an unlocking mechanism, and a configuration mechanism.
7. A method (600) for biometric sensing embedded objects, the method (600) comprising:
receiving (602), by at least one processor (202) associated with a system (108), biometric data of a user (102), via one or more sensors, and registering the biometric data associated with the user (102) within a database (110) configured with the processor (202);
requesting (604), by the processor (202), the biometric data of the user (102) for authentication, upon activation of an object, wherein the object is operatively coupled to the system (108);
determining (606), by the processor (202), if the biometric data of the user (102) matches the biometric data recorded in the database (110), using one or more techniques; and
in response to a positive determination, authorizing (608), by the processor (202), the user (102) to perform one or more operations associated with the object.
8. The method (600) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the one or more sensors comprise at least one fingerprint sensor (106) configured with the system (108) to detect one or more fingerprints of the one or more users (102), and wherein the biometric data comprises data of one or more fingerprints comprising at least one of: one or more digital images of the one or more fingerprints and one or more features of the one or more fingerprints.
9. The method (600) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the database (110) comprises the one or more operations each registered user among one or more registered users is authorized to perform.
10. The method (600) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the one or more operations associated with the luggage comprise at least one of: a locking mechanism, an unlocking mechanism, and a configuration mechanism.