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Pre-load data capture and handling instruction generator for parcel sorting

  • US 20060149413A1
  • Filed: 02/27/2006
  • Published: 07/06/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/11/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for processing a parcel, comprising:

  • a parcel scanning device to capture a destination address from a label address on a first shipping label on a parcel, wherein said destination address is based at least in part on said label address;

    a pre-load assist tool to generate a handling instruction for said parcel based upon a comparison of said destination address and a dispatch plan allocating delivery work between and among a plurality of delivery vehicles, wherein said handling instruction identifies a select vehicle assigned from among said plurality of delivery vehicles, and wherein said assist tool is in communication with said scanning device to receive said destination address;

    a label generator to produce a second shipping label bearing said handling instruction, wherein said generator is in communication with said assist tool to receive said handling instruction.

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