Inventors:
Thomas Foth - Trumbull CT, US
Kenneth Miller - Bethel CT, US
Jennifer Hinsman - Brewster NY, US
Assignee:
Pitney Bowes Incorporated - Stamford CT
International Classification:
B41L047/00
Abstract:
A method for capturing mail piece attributes as well as the number of mail pieces contained in the mailing. This is done by securely capturing an image of the mail piece and its thickness. These mail piece attributes can be used to verify barcode quality, readability, and correctness; presort discounts; address correctness; mail piece size; weight based upon mail piece thickness, indicia attributes, etc. Optionally, light reflectivity sensors can verify the glossiness and contrast of the mail pieces. Images and thickness of mail pieces can be sampled and verified against USPS mailing standards and USPS required documentation.