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Postal stamp tracking system and method

  • US 7,559,471 B2
  • Filed: 12/01/2003
  • Issued: 07/14/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/01/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of tracking a postage stamp, the method comprising:

  • coupling tracking information to the stamp, the tracking information including a stamp ID;

    dispensing the stamp to a customer;

    reading the tracking information as the stamp is dispensed;

    storing the stamp ID in a database; and

    further comprising reading the tracking information as the stamp is deposited into a postal mailbox, and storing the stamp ID and a mailbox location within a database,wherein the tracking information is stored within a passive RFID device.

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