Sheet processing systems and methods

US7284749B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• FIRST DATA CORPORATION · US

Inventors

• Jay Greene · Omaha, US
• Jeff Nowlin · Sioux City, US
• Fred Casto · Omaha, US
• Scott J. Smith · Omaha, US
• Timothy J. Walpus · Omaha, US
• Mark J. Wilson · Mansfield, GB

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 21, 2004
• Grant date: Oct 23, 2007
• Expiry date: Jun 9, 2025

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65H2801/78
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for processing sheets, statements, and/or inserts prior to mailing are provided. One sheet processing system includes a receiver adapted to receive first and second sheets to be processed. The first sheet originates from a stack of first sheets or a continuous form sheet, and the second sheet originates from a stack of second sheets or a continuous form sheet. The system includes a first read head adapted to read a first identifier from the first sheet, and a second read head adapted to read a second identifier from the second sheet. A circuit coupled to the first and second read heads is adapted to compare the first and second identifiers to determine whether a match exists. In this manner, the sheet processing system is able to confirm that the first and second sheets are both intended to be sent to the same customer.