Apparatus and methods for processing mails using a manifest
US8412534B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07B2017/00483
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for manifesting mailpieces. processing mailpieces from a mail system, and certifying a mail system are provided. A mailpiece is received at a manifest mailing system and mailing information from the mailpiece is obtained. A manifest of the mailpiece is created and the mailpiece is then delivered using the manifest. Based on a certification of the mail system. an accuracy of a portion of the manifest may be selectively determined. Based on the accuracy of the portion of the manifest. the mailpieces are then conditionally delivered using the manifest. To determine a certification. test information may be provided to a mail system. A manifest generated by the mail system is then received. The accuracy of the manifest based on the test information is determine and a certification level is then assigned to the mail system.
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