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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 03, 1989
Filed:
Mar. 13, 1987
Robert T Durst, Jr, Monroe, CT (US);
Alfred C Schmidt, Wilton, CT (US);
Pitney Bowes Inc., Stamford, CT (US);
Abstract
Apparatus is provided which includes structure for preparing a letter including a returnable stationery item for sending to an addressee, wherein the returnable stationery item includes a code. In addition, the apparatus includes structure for routing the stationery item, when it is returned, to a selected one of a plurality of locations. The routing structure includes structure for sensing the code. Further, the apparatus includes a computer coupled to the routing structure. The computer is programmed for controlling the routing structure and for storing a dispositive data listing for the code. The dispositive data listing includes information defining the selected location. The computer causes the routing structure to route the stationery item to the selected location when the code on the stationery item is sensed. In addition, structure is provided for changing the dispositive data listing, whereby the selected location may be changed.