System and method for processing distribution items in a distribution network
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Mar 20, 2018
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Jan 14, 2015
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Abstract
Systems and methods for processing distribution items having unique identifiers affixed thereon. The unique identifiers can include computer readable codes and written alphanumeric strings generated by a user. A system receives the unique identifier and requests payment information from a user, and stores an association between the unique identifier and the payment information, and processes the item according to the payment information.
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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
- 2 Other
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UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE | 475 L'ENFANT PLAZA SW WASHINGTON DC 20260 |
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- 2015 Application Filing Year
- B07C Class
- 159 Applications Filed
- 139 Patents Issued To-Date
- 87.43 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Aryeetey, Nii-Kwashie | Washington, US | 13 | 32 |
# of filed Patents : 13 Total Citations : 32 | |||
Bentley, Daniel Mark | Washington, US | 6 | 11 |
# of filed Patents : 6 Total Citations : 11 |
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- 2 Citation Count
- B07C Class
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