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Method and apparatus for forwarding a mail item

A technology of mail and equipment, which is applied in the field of item processing, to achieve the effect of convenient collection of fees and reduction of the burden of delivery and mail processing

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-12-20
SIEMENS AG
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However, this solution has additional burdens, including detection of re-delivered mail and collection of funds for re-delivery

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[0018] figure 2 A mailpiece 10 with a forwarding address 12 and a TID barcode 14 is depicted. As discussed above, mail has been redirected into the mail stream. The mail is processed through a mechanism 16 which includes a high resolution scanner or similar image acquisition device (not shown) for acquiring images of the address face 18 of the mail. This image is then forwarded to appropriate image processing means (not shown) for resolution and reading. Mechanism 16 and its various components may comprise any suitable device known in the art. In addition to capturing an image of the address plane, the TID 14 is scanned 20, thereby providing an indication of whether the mailpiece has been previously processed.

[0019] Yield assurance for reshipments involves the following steps: Each envelope that has been sorted by automated equipment has a barcode identification (TID) that is detected as an expired TID when scanned on re-entry into the network (as a special forwarding) ...

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a system and method for forwarding articles such as mail pieces. In operation, an initial determination is made as to whether the article has been previously handled and is subject to a redirection or ad hoc forwarding. If the article is subject to as hoc forwarding, another determination is made whether the article recipient has maintained an account to cover the expense of the forwarding. If no account is present, the recipient is given the option, for a limited time, to establish such an account. If no account is established within that time, the article is not delivered and may be destroyed. If an account is present, the article is forwarded and the account debited.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims priority to Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 60 / 520,658, filed November 18, 2003, which is incorporated herein by reference. Background of the invention [0003] The present invention relates to the field of item handling, and more particularly to a system and method for reshipping items with prepayment or guarantee of payment from the item recipient. The items may include mail items, and for purposes of explanation, the invention will be discussed using mail processing. It should be understood, however, that the method may be applied to other items as envisioned by those skilled in the art. [0004] Mail redelivery (commonly known as forwarding) entails redirecting mail to the recipient's new address. A common initiation of the process is to handwrite a new address on the address side of a mail piece. The mail is then relocated into the mail stream for secondary delivery to handwritte...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): B07C3/00G07B17/02G06K9/62G06K9/68G07B17/00
CPCB07C3/00G06K9/6292G06Q10/107G07B17/00362G07B17/00435G07B2017/00427G07B2017/00443G07B2017/00451G07B2017/00588G07B2017/00709G07B2017/00717G06F18/254B07C3/10G07B17/00975
Inventor W·罗森鲍姆
Owner SIEMENS AG