System for capturing information from a postal indicia producing device so as to correct improperly paid mail pieces
US6834273B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 23, 1999 |
| Grant date | Dec 21, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07B2017/00709
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for correcting the rating and payment of mail pieces scanned and weighed by the post. The foregoing is accomplished by: uniquely identifying mail pieces during the metering process; maintaining a record of the postage that has been applied to the mail pieces and the characteristics of the mail pieces; scanning the mail pieces to determine if the correct postage has been paid; comparing the scanned and weighed mail pieces to the maintained record; and correcting any underpayments or overpayments.
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