United States Postal Service

Christine R L Ray

Phillip A Pensabene

Maria C Penn

Wayne Henry Orbke

Julie F Rios

Jacquelyn M Robinson

Jacquelyn Estes

Kerry J Troxel

Edward J Kuebert

A system and method of identifying a mailpiece () in an electronic bill presentment system is provided. The system identifies the mailpiece based on an identification mark. A method of identifying the mailpiece comprises () the steps of scanning the mailpiece for the identification mark (). The system receives registration information () from a customer and sorts the mailpiece based on the identification mark ().

Systems and methods for capturing mail for electronic bill presentment

A method and system for providing item delivery notification consistent with the invention includes sending a first notification to a recipient at a recipient notification address, the first notification indicating that an item has been placed in a delivery system directed to the recipient at a first address. Next, the method involves sending a second notification to a sender at a sender notification address if the item is successfully delivered to the recipient at the first address, the second notification indicating that the item has been delivered. Then the method involves sending a third notification to the sender at the sender notification address if the item is not successfully delivered to the recipient at the first address, the third notification indicating that the item has not been delivered. And finally, the method involves sending a fourth notification to the recipient at the recipient notification address if the item is not successfully delivered to the recipient at the first address, the fourth notification indicating that the item has not been delivered.

Systems and methods for providing item delivery notification

Methods and systems consistent with the present invention facilitate in sending a package () to a customer at a physical address via a shipper () while preserving customer privacy. In accordance with an embodiment, an order is received from the customer (). The order may include a unique identifier corresponding to the customer. A package () is sent to the shipper () in fulfillment of the order, the package including the unique identifier. Then, the customer's physical address is derived from the unique identifier and the package is delivered () from the shipper to the customer's physical address.

System, method and article of manufacture for shipping a package privately to a customer

A method and system for providing item sales and delivery service (see FIG.) consistent with the invention includes arranging over a communications system () a sales transaction of an item () between a seller () and a buyer (), sending the item through a delivery system directed toward the buyer, and making a payment for at least one of the following: a purchase price of the item, a delivery fee, and a fee for any other buyer-selected delivery-related services.

Systems and methods for providing item sales and delivery service

Methods and systems consistent with the present invention facilitate in sending a package () to a customer at a physical address via a shipper () while preserving customer privacy. In accordance with an embodiment, an order is received from the customer (). The order may include a unique identifier corresponding to the customer. A package () is sent to the shipper () in fulfillment of the order, the package including the unique identifier. Then, the customer's physical address is derive from the unique identifier and the package is delivered () from the shipper to the customer's physical address.

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Washington, DC, United States of America

Christine R L Ray