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System and method of data processing for a communications operation

  • US 8,386,528 B2
  • Filed: 04/30/2008
  • Issued: 02/26/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/30/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of preparing data for use in a printing operation, comprising:

  • receiving selected records from a first data source, wherein the selected records have been subjected to a periodic first record characteristic updating step and the selected records comprise mail information useful for delivery of printed materials;

    storing the selected records from the first data source in a second data source for use in the printing operation using one or more computing devices;

    preparing a print production schedule for the printed materials, updating the selected records with a second record characteristic updating step,wherein the second record characteristic updating step is based on mail information received from a memory, the memory being located remote from the first data source, the second data source, and the one or more computing devices, andwherein a time at which the second record characteristic updating step is performed is determined in relation to the print production schedule; and

    creating a postal pre-sort file based upon the updated selected records for use in the printing operation, wherein the printing operation is performed on a printing device based on the pre-sorted records.

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