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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 14, 2011
Filed:
Mar. 25, 2002
John F. Gullo, Alexandria, VA (US);
James D. Wilson, Collierville, TN (US);
Robert F. Snapp, Memphis, TN (US);
David J. Payne, Collierville, TN (US);
John F. Gullo, Alexandria, VA (US);
James D. Wilson, Collierville, TN (US);
Robert F. Snapp, Memphis, TN (US);
David J. Payne, Collierville, TN (US);
United States Postal Service, Washington, DC (US);
Abstract
This invention provides methods, apparatus, and systems for classifying addresses. An address is evaluated based upon a postal code or standardized postal code, such as a U.S. Postal Service ZIP+4 code, serving the address. If the address cannot be classified based on the standardized postal code, the address is classified based on additional information, such as a U.S. Postal Service delivery point code. A mailer may then determine whether the address is a business or residential (or non-business) address. Furthermore, a mailer may predict when surcharges may apply and compare the rates of various carriers.