Postal stamp tracking system and method
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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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Abstract
A trackable postage stamp includes a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The second surface is adapted to adhere to a piece of mail. The stamp also includes a passive tracking device including stamp identification (ID) information.
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1. A method of tracking a postage stamp, the method comprising:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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3. A method of tracking a postage stamp, the method comprising:
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coupling tracking information to the stamp, the tracking information including a stamp ID; dispensing the stamp of a customer; reading the tracking information as the stamp is dispensed; storing the stamp ID in a database; sensing when an article is deposited in a mailbox; determining when tracking information was not properly read for all the articles placed in the mailbox; and providing a perceivable indication when it has been determined that tracking information was not properly read for all the articles placed in the mailbox, wherein the tracking information is stored within a passive RFID device.
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