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Method for implementing electronic data interchange (EDI) in the processing of manifests and parcel inquiry/responses for multiple carriers in a parcel processing system

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  • US 5,787,400 A
  • Filed: 12/12/1994
  • Issued: 07/28/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/12/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for implementing one of a plurality of electronic data interchange standards to process documentation in a parcel processing system, comprising:

  • (a) enabling a parcel processing system to utilize one or more of a plurality of electronic data interchange standards when in communication with a corresponding parcel processing system;

    (b) selecting a first carrier from among a list of carriers, wherein said selection is made based upon pre-selected criteria;

    (c) determining whether said selected carrier possesses an electronic data interchange capability necessary for said corresponding parcel processing system;

    (d) rejecting said selected carrier if said selected carrier does not possess a corresponding electronic data interchange capability, and determining a next available carrier meeting said pre-selected criteria;

    (e) accepting said selected carrier or said next available carrier if said selected carrier or said next available carrier possesses a corresponding electronic data interchange capability;

    (f) selecting an electronic data interchange standard that is compatible with said electronic data interchange capability of said accepted carrier;

    (g) reading from a database those fields necessary to construct a manifest in a format in conformance with requirements of said accepted carrier;

    (h) translating said constructed manifest into an electronic data interchange standard that matches that of said accepted carrier; and

    (i) transmitting said translated manifest to said accepted carrier by transmission means for reception by said corresponding parcel processing system.

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