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Postal stamp tracking system and method

  • US 8,132,726 B2
  • Filed: 07/06/2009
  • Issued: 03/13/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/01/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of tracking a postage stamp, comprising:

  • coupling tracking information to the stamp, the tracking information including a stamp ID, wherein the tracking information is stored within a passive RFID device;

    dispensing the stamp to a customer as part of a book of stamps, wherein the book includes book identification information;

    reading the tracking information as the stamp is dispensed;

    storing the stamp ID in a database;

    capturing an image of the customer and storing the captured image in the database; and

    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.

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