Intelligent barcode systems
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Apr 21, 2015
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Jan 10, 2013
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Sep 14, 2012
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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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- 2012 Application Filing Year
- B07C Class
- 124 Applications Filed
- 103 Patents Issued To-Date
- 83.07 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Bonnell, Clayton | Fairfax, US | 12 | 180 |
# of filed Patents : 12 Total Citations : 180 | |||
Choiniere, Margaret L | Gainesville, US | 7 | 73 |
# of filed Patents : 7 Total Citations : 73 | |||
Dearing, Stephen M | Herndon, US | 62 | 635 |
# of filed Patents : 62 Total Citations : 635 | |||
Freeman, Jeffrey L | Purcellville, US | 12 | 214 |
# of filed Patents : 12 Total Citations : 214 | |||
Hamilton, Daryl S | Upper Marlboro, US | 14 | 221 |
# of filed Patents : 14 Total Citations : 221 | |||
Lyons, Michael | Port Saint Lucie, US | 41 | 770 |
# of filed Patents : 41 Total Citations : 770 | |||
Patel, Himesh | Centerville, US | 17 | 173 |
# of filed Patents : 17 Total Citations : 173 | |||
Payne, David James | Collierville, US | 9 | 162 |
# of filed Patents : 9 Total Citations : 162 | |||
Sherry, Carla Fern | Annandale, US | 8 | 158 |
# of filed Patents : 8 Total Citations : 158 |
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