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Internet-based system and method for tracking objects bearing URL-encoded bar code symbols

  • US 6,321,992 B1
  • Filed: 01/29/1999
  • Issued: 11/27/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/19/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A system for routing, tracking and delivering packages from a shipping point to a plurality of destination points, comprising:

  • a routing, tracking and delivery (RTD) Internet Server connected to the Internet infrastructure, for storing package delivery information and package tracking information on each package logged-in with said system;

    a Package Log-In/Shipping Computer Subsystem located at a shipping location and connectable to said RTD Internet Server by way of the Internet infrastructure, for entering package delivery information and package tracking information on each package logged-in with said system, and producing a URL/ZIP-CODE encoded bar code symbol for application to each said package being logged-in with said system;

    a plurality of Package Routing Subsystems located at remote hub stations and connectable to said RTD Internet Server by way of the Internet infrastructure, for scanning URL/ZIP-CODE encoded bar code symbols applied to said packages, transmitting tracking information on said packages to said RTD Internet Server, and routing said packages within said system; and

    a plurality of Package Delivery Computer Subsystems connectable to said RTD Internet Server, for accessing package delivery information served therefrom.

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