Multi-level distribution and tracking systems and methods
AssigneeUnited States Postal Service
InventorsVictoria K. Stephen, Elke Reuning-Elliott
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Abstract
A distribution item includes a first item comprising a container having an outer surface defining an enclosed space. A computer-readable code is disposed on the outer surface. The computer-readable code is associated with a first level entity. The first item also includes destination information associated with a second level entity disposed on the outer surface. The distribution item also includes one or more second items removably positioned within the enclosed space of the first item. Each of the one or more second items includes the computer-readable code associated with the first level entity.
Claims6
A distribution item comprising:
- a first item including:
- a first computer-readable code disposed on a first portion, the computer-readable code associated with a first level entity, and
- destination information associated with a second level entity disposed on a second portion;
- and
- a plurality of second items removably connected to the first item, each of the plurality of second items having a front side and a back side opposite the front side, wherein a second computer-readable code associated with the first level entity and destination information associated with one of a plurality of third level entities are disposed on the front side, and wherein printed material is disposed on the back side.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.