Method for detecting and redirecting misdirected mail
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1. A method for detecting and redirecting mail that is transported in trays or tubs, said method comprises the steps of:
- A. preparing a radio frequency identification tag that identifies a mail piece delivery address and the services to be performed by a carrier;
B. placing the radio frequency identification tag on mail pieces that will be transported in trays or tubs;
C. reading by the carrier the identifying information contained in the radio frequency identification tags on each mail piece while each mail piece is in the trays or tubs;
D. verifying that each mail piece in the tray or tub should be routed in the same manner; and
E. removing one or more mail pieces in the tray or tub that are to be routed differently than that specified in step D.
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Abstract
Radio frequency identification tags are placed on mail contained in trays or tubs to locate and reroute mail that is misdirected, i.e., being routed to the incorrect destination. The method involves the carrier reading the identifying information contained in the radio frequency identification tags on each mail piece while each mail piece is in the trays or tubs and removing one or more mail pieces in the tray or tub that are to be routed differently than that routing information contained on the outside of the trays or tubs.
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1. A method for detecting and redirecting mail that is transported in trays or tubs, said method comprises the steps of:
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A. preparing a radio frequency identification tag that identifies a mail piece delivery address and the services to be performed by a carrier;
B. placing the radio frequency identification tag on mail pieces that will be transported in trays or tubs;
C. reading by the carrier the identifying information contained in the radio frequency identification tags on each mail piece while each mail piece is in the trays or tubs;
D. verifying that each mail piece in the tray or tub should be routed in the same manner; and
E. removing one or more mail pieces in the tray or tub that are to be routed differently than that specified in step D. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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