摘要 |
VERIFICATION FOR A MAIL PROCESSING SYSTEM A system for processing batch mail in which the need for on-site inspection is unnecessary. The mail sender purchase postage from a central station thereby authorizing the sending of mail equal to the amount of postage purchased. The mail sender processes batches of mail each of which is accompanied by a statement summarizing the type and number of mail pieces sent and amount of postage for each batch. The statement contains data that allows mail payment verification as well as the identity of specific mail pieces in the batch that do not qualify for reduced postage rates. The mail pieces have imprinted thereon data corresponding to the current authorization of the the mail sender to mail postage. |