Intelligent barcode systems
First Claim
1. A method of identifying extraneous processing, the method comprising:
- receiving, in an item sorting apparatus, an item comprising an encoded value located on the item;
reading, using a component of the item sorting system, the encoded value located on the item;
decoding, using a processor, the encoded value located on the item to identify the item;
determining, using a processor, a value relating to the processing of the item wherein the value relating to the processing of the item is based on the number of times the item has been received; and
determining, using a processor, whether the value relating to the processing of the item is indicative of extraneous processing of the item.
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Abstract
Systems and methods using intelligent barcodes for processing mail, packages, or other items in transport are provided. Systems and methods allowing end-to-end visibility of a mail stream by uniquely identifying and tracking mail pieces are also provided. Systems and methods include the use of standardized intelligent barcodes on mail pieces, a seamless process for mail acceptance, continuous mail piece tracking, and feedback on mail quality in real time. In one embodiment, systems and methods using intelligent barcodes allow a mailing service to provide enhanced acceptance, sorting, tracking, address correction, forwarding, and delivery services. In another embodiment, systems and methods using intelligent barcodes allow a mailing service to identify a mail piece as undeliverable-as-addressed (UAA) and determine a final disposition for the mail piece. In yet another embodiment, systems and methods using intelligent barcodes allow mailers more visibility into the mail stream and information on the quality of their mailings.
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10 Claims
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1. A method of identifying extraneous processing, the method comprising:
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receiving, in an item sorting apparatus, an item comprising an encoded value located on the item; reading, using a component of the item sorting system, the encoded value located on the item; decoding, using a processor, the encoded value located on the item to identify the item; determining, using a processor, a value relating to the processing of the item wherein the value relating to the processing of the item is based on the number of times the item has been received; and determining, using a processor, whether the value relating to the processing of the item is indicative of extraneous processing of the item. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A non-transitory machine readable medium comprising instructions for identifying extraneous processing, wherein upon execution the instructions cause an item sorting machine to:
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receive an item comprising an encoded value located on the item; read the encoded value located on the item; decode the encoded value located on the item to identify the item; determine a value relating to the processing of the item, wherein the value relating to the processing of the item is based on the number of times the item has been received; and determine whether the value relating to the processing of the item is indicative of extraneous processing of the item. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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