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Address learning system and method for using same

  • US 20010054031A1
  • Filed: 01/26/2001
  • Published: 12/20/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/27/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A computerized method for learning a delivery point address and updating a database of such delivery point addresses and updating a database of such delivery point addresses by using unmatched and/or unused data from at least one mail piece:

  • The method includes capturing text string from said mail piece using image capture means;

    a. comparing the text string to a first set of preexisting data in address database to determine a match for the data on the mail piece according to a first set of predetermined rules;

    b. separating the matched and/or data from the unmatched data and/or unused data for the mail piece determined by step (b); and

    c. correlating the unmatched and/or unused data from the mail piece to a second set of preexisting data according to a second set of predetermined rules, wherein upon the presentation of another mail piece to the image capture means with the same intended delivery point as the first mail piece and having similar unmatched and/or unused data as the first mail piece, the correct point of delivery for the other mail piece can be automatically determined.

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