Methods and systems for sorting unaddressed items

Details Methods and systems for sorting unaddressed items Methods and systems for sorting unaddressed items

2004-09-30

2011-12-13

Prakasam, Ramya (Department: 3651)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

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08078313

ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods for sorting a plurality of unaddressed items may comprise receiving delivery point address data. Furthermore, systems and methods for sorting a plurality of unaddressed items may comprise sorting the plurality of unaddressed items based on the delivery point address data. The plurality of unaddressed items may be sorted in an order in which they are to be delivered within a delivery zone specified by the delivery point address data.

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