Universal modular mail handling system
US7809654B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 30, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07B2017/0062
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention relates to a mail handling system intended for printing postal indicia on a mail item, comprising a franked label dispenser allowing the print of postal indicia on a label intended thereafter to be stuck on the mail item, and a control computer terminal intended to remotely control print of the postal indicia on the label. It also preferably comprises electronic scales for previously determining the weight of the mail items having then to be printed, control of these scales being effected remotely from the control computer terminal and the remote control from the computer terminal is advantageously effected by short distance radio link, preferably of the Bluetooth or like type.
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