System and method for mailing services including notification to recipient of items requiring time sensitive actions
US7620201B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q20/102
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A notification system and method that enables mail recipients to easily identify mail items that require some action on their part, as well as easily ascertain the date by which the action must be taken, is provided. Mail items that require some action on the part of the recipient are identified, utilizing information contained on the mail piece, and the anticipated due date for such an action is computed. A notification of action required and the computed date due can then be printed on the mail piece in a conspicuous manner. Optionally, one or more notification messages and/or reminder messages can be sent via a communication network to a communication device associated with the recipient to notify and/or remind the recipient about the action due. Thus, the chance of the recipient not taking action by the required date is significantly decreased.
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