Intelligent barcode systems

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9508107
APP PUB NO 20150213399A1
SERIAL NO

14683060

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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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THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICEWASHINGTON DC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bonnell, Clayton Fairfax, US 12 180
Choiniere, Margaret L Gainesville, US 7 73
Dearing, Stephen M Herndon, US 62 635
Freeman, Jeffrey L Purcellville, US 12 214
Hamilton, Daryl S Upper Marlboro, US 14 221
Lyons, Michael Port Saint Lucie, US 41 770
Patel, Himesh Centerville, US 17 173
Payne, David James Collierville, US 9 162
Sherry, Carla Fern Annandale, US 8 158

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