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System and method for narrowcasting item tracking

  • US 7,350,694 B2
  • Filed: 08/14/2002
  • Issued: 04/01/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/14/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for tracking shipped items, said items being handled by at least one intermediate item handling facility prior to reaching a final intended destination, said method comprising the steps of:

  • assigning a unique code to an item, the unique code including a unique sender identification (ID) that identifies a sender of the item and a unique item identification that identifies the item;

    sending said unique code to a database, wherein said sender ID is uniquely associated with the sender;

    applying said unique code to said item;

    reading said unique code at at least one item handling facility;

    querying said database to determine which sender ID is associated with said read code;

    sending the unique item identification and data associated with said at least one intermediate item handling facility to said database without a request from the sender; and

    automatically sending the unique item identification and said data associated with said at least one intermediate item handling facility from said database directly to said sender without a request from the sender.

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