摘要 |
Item identification numbers (I) generated for the individual mail items (3). Identification numbers are affixed to items and recorded in electronic file (F) with data (A) corresponding to the postal addresses of the mail items. This occurs before items are passed to post service operator. File containing this data is then sent to the postal service operator. The method for assisting accurate addressing of postal items within a routing and distribution center (8,10) includes generation of item identification numbers (I) for the individual mail items (3). These identification numbers are affixed to the items and recorded in an electronic file (F) with data (A) corresponding to the postal addresses of the mail items. The address data comprises a digital image of alphanumeric address details of the recipient. This occurs before the items are passed to the post service operator. The file containing this data is then also sent to the postal service operator, giving him the same detailed addressing information for all the items. The data file includes a code to identify the sender of each item, and a code to identify the postal service operator, with the information being affixed in the form of a bar code. The address data comprises a digital image of alphanumeric address details of the recipient. |