Method and system for tracking mail items during processing
US8433438B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 17, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB07C2301/0066
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present application relates to a system and related method for processing a mailpiece through the steps associated with its manufacture and post processing. The present system and method allow for mailpiece item tracking data collection at each step in the mailpiece manufacturing and processing. The present system and method allow for the integration of mailpiece item data from a postage device by utilizing information based barcode data included as part of the postage evidence, together with the production and sorting processes.
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