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Distributed storage and processing of mail image data

US9473668B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 9, 2012
Grant dateOct 18, 2016
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N2201/3278
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

System, methods, and computer-readable media. A method includes maintaining an original image of a mail piece in a local image server and generating metadata corresponding to the original image by the local image server. The method includes transmitting the metadata to a regional image server over a network. The method includes receiving a request for the original image from a second system, and transmitting the original image to the second system in response to the request.

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