System and method for managing postal induction, tracking,...

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2006-04-18

2006-04-18

Frech, Karl D. (Department: 2876)

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Systems controlled by data bearing records

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C235S383000

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07028895

ABSTRACT:
A method to track a mailing. The method comprises: receiving mailing information from a mailer, the mailing information comprising shipment information relating to a shipment and a mailing code associated with a mailing, the shipment information comprising a shipment identifier; receiving a shipment at an induction facility, wherein the shipment comprises an encoded shipment and a mailing associated with the mailing code; scanning at least one of the encoded shipment identifier or the mailing code into a scanned code; matching the scanned code to the shipment identifier; notifying the mailer of the induction of the shipment; scanning at least one of the encoded shipment identifier or the mailing code at a delivery facility; and notifying the mailer of the delivery of the shipment.

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