Interactive outgoing and incoming mailpiece processing system
US4800504A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 13, 1987 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB07C3/00
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An interactive outgoing and incoming mailpiece processing system is provided. The system includes structure for processing an outgoing mailpiece for mailing to an addressee. The outgoing mailpiece includes a returnable stationery item bearing an identification code identifying the addressee. The system additionally includes a computer. The computer includes a memory device for storing the identification code. The computer also includes a dispositive data listing for the identification code. The listing includes data corresponding to an operation to be implemented by the system, and is programmed for causing the system to implement the operation upon sensing the identification code for the listing. The system also includes structure for processing an incoming mailpiece, including the stationery item when it is returned. In addition, the system includes code sensing structure and structure for changing the dispositive data listing, whereby the data corresponding to the operation may be changed.
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