Method for controlling when mail is received by a recipient
AssigneePitney Bowes Inc.
InventorsJames Norris, John Winkelman, Kenneth Miller, John Rojas, Alla Tsipenyuk
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Abstract
A computer controlled method that enables a mailer to control when recipients will receive mail mailed by the mailer. The method involves receiving a mailing composition, the desired mailing in home delivery date ranges and carrier schedules; utilizing a prediction model built from historical delivery data to predict when the quantities of mail will arrive for the mailing; and using the prediction model to determine preferred induction dates for the mailing.
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A method utilizing a computer to control a mailing and when mail pieces will arrive at various destinations for a range of dates comprising the steps of:
- receiving a plurality of mail pieces and information regarding the mailing, desired mailing recipient delivery date ranges and carrier schedules;
- utilizing a prediction model built from historical delivery data to predict when the plurality of mail pieces will be delivered;
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- using the prediction model to determine preferred induction dates for the mailing.
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