Computer method for collecting on judgments
First Claim
1. A method executed by a general purpose digital computer for generating a bank mailing list, comprising:
- (a) storing, in a first memory location of said computer, a plurality of zip codes, each of the stored zip codes being geographically associated with at least one other stored zip code, a geographical area represented by a given stored zip code being contiguous with a geographical area represented by each stored zip code associated with the given stored zip code;
(b) storing, in a second memory location of said computer, a plurality of bank postal addresses, each of said bank addresses including a bank zip code;
(c) receiving input, from a user of said computer, identifying a zip code of said defendant;
(d) selecting a target zip code, from among said stored zip codes, matching said zip code of said defendant;
(e) selecting a primary zip code, from among said stored zip codes, geographically associated with said target zip code;
(f) selecting a first-tier bank address having a bank zip code matching at least one of said target zip code said primary zip code;
(g) transmitting to a printer said first-tier bank address; and
(h) operating said printer to print said first-tier bank address.
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Abstract
In a method for collecting on judgments, zip code data is maintained in electronic form in a memory of a digital computer. The zip code data includes, for each given zip code, a list of respective zip codes all geographically contiguous to the given zip code. Bank data is also maintained in electronic form in the memory of the digital computer. The bank data includes bank identification information and address zip codes for banks covered by the bank data. In implementing the method, a zip code for a judgment defendant is entered into the computer. The computer is then operated to determine (i) a plurality of zip codes contiguous to the entered zip code and (ii) target banks with addresses having one of the entered zip code and the determined contiguous zip codes. Upon determination of the contiguous zip codes and the target banking institutions, the computer automatically prints (i) correspondence to at least some of the determined target banks and (ii) mailing addresses for use on envelopes for the correspondence.
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11 Claims
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1. A method executed by a general purpose digital computer for generating a bank mailing list, comprising:
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(a) storing, in a first memory location of said computer, a plurality of zip codes, each of the stored zip codes being geographically associated with at least one other stored zip code, a geographical area represented by a given stored zip code being contiguous with a geographical area represented by each stored zip code associated with the given stored zip code; (b) storing, in a second memory location of said computer, a plurality of bank postal addresses, each of said bank addresses including a bank zip code; (c) receiving input, from a user of said computer, identifying a zip code of said defendant; (d) selecting a target zip code, from among said stored zip codes, matching said zip code of said defendant; (e) selecting a primary zip code, from among said stored zip codes, geographically associated with said target zip code; (f) selecting a first-tier bank address having a bank zip code matching at least one of said target zip code said primary zip code; (g) transmitting to a printer said first-tier bank address; and (h) operating said printer to print said first-tier bank address. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system for generating a bank mailing list, comprising:
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(1) a computer including; a first memory having stored therein a plurality of stored zip codes, each of the stored zip codes being associated with at least one other stored zip code, a geographical area represented by each stored zip code being contiguous with a geographical area represented by each associated stored zip code; a second memory having stored therein a plurality of bank postal addresses, each of said bank addresses including a bank zip code; means for inputting from a user of said computer a zip code of said defendant; means for selecting a target zip code, from among said stored zip codes, matching said zip code of said defendant; means for selecting a primary zip code, from among said stored zip codes, associated with said target zip code; and means for selecting a first-tier bank address having a bank zip code matching at least one of said target zip code said primary zip code; (2) a printer for printing said first-tier bank address; and (3) means for transmitting to said printer said first-tier bank address.
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