United States Postal Service

Edward J Kuebert

Scott R Bombaugh

William J Dowling

Christine R L Ray

Phillip A Pensabene

Maria C Penn

The principles of the present invention provide the ability to flexibly change the delivery point and time for a mail item, while the item is en route. The recipient, sender, or mailer may flexibly change the delivery point of the item alone or in combination with each other. While an item is en route between the sending point and the delivery point, a notification is sent to indicate that the item is in transit. In response, the delivery of the item may be changed. For example, the destination specified by the sender (e.g., the delivery address written on the item) may be changed or a delivery time may be specified. The item is then delivered to the new delivery point and/or at the specified delivery time.

Flexible mail delivery system and method

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 ().

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Warrenton, VA, United States of America

Edward J Kuebert