INTELLIGENT BARCODE SYSTEMS
First Claim
1. An item sorting system comprising:
- an item sorter;
a processor; and
a memory comprising instructions which when executed by the processor causes the sorter to perform operations comprising;
sorting an item, wherein sorting comprises;
reading an encoded value located on the item;
decoding the encoded value to determine an identification of a sender of the item, an identification of a recipient of the item, and an identification of a class of the item; and
determining whether the item is a candidate undeliverable as addressed item using the identification of the recipient of the item within the encoded value and an identification of a delivery point for the item;
performing the following operations in response to determining that the item is a candidate undeliverable as addressed item;
retrieving a name of the recipient of the item using the identification of the recipient of the item within the encoded value;
retrieving a return address of the sender of the item using the identification of the sender of the item within the encoded value;
confirming that the candidate undeliverable as addressed item is an actual undeliverable as addressed item, using the name of the recipient of the item; and
determining final disposition of the item using the identification of the class of the item within the encoded value and;
disposing of the item in accordance with the determined final disposition.
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Abstract
Systems and methods using intelligent barcodes for processing mail, packages, or other items in transport are provided. Systems and methods allowing end-to-end visibility of a mail stream by identifying and tracking mail pieces are also provided. Systems and methods include the use of standardized intelligent barcodes on mail pieces, a seamless process for mail acceptance, continuous mail piece tracking, and feedback on mail quality in real time. Systems and methods can use intelligent barcodes allow a mailing service to provide enhanced acceptance, sorting, tracking, address correction, forwarding, and delivery services. Systems and methods can use intelligent barcodes allow a mailing service to identify a mail piece as undeliverable-as-addressed (UAA) and determine a final disposition for the mail piece. Systems and methods can use intelligent barcodes allow mailers more visibility into the mail stream and information on the quality of their mailings.
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8 Claims
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1. An item sorting system comprising:
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an item sorter; a processor; and a memory comprising instructions which when executed by the processor causes the sorter to perform operations comprising; sorting an item, wherein sorting comprises; reading an encoded value located on the item; decoding the encoded value to determine an identification of a sender of the item, an identification of a recipient of the item, and an identification of a class of the item; and determining whether the item is a candidate undeliverable as addressed item using the identification of the recipient of the item within the encoded value and an identification of a delivery point for the item; performing the following operations in response to determining that the item is a candidate undeliverable as addressed item; retrieving a name of the recipient of the item using the identification of the recipient of the item within the encoded value; retrieving a return address of the sender of the item using the identification of the sender of the item within the encoded value; confirming that the candidate undeliverable as addressed item is an actual undeliverable as addressed item, using the name of the recipient of the item; and determining final disposition of the item using the identification of the class of the item within the encoded value and; disposing of the item in accordance with the determined final disposition. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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