Patent ID: 7945518
Filing Date: 2011-05-17
Classification: G06Q,G07B

Abstract:
1. A method for associating information with a mail item, comprising the steps of: physically associating a first electronic memory device with a mail item; physically associating a second electronic memory device with said mail item; in a storage step, electronically entering only a first portion of first information into said associated first memory device for storage therein; in a storage step, electronically entering only a first portion of second information into said associated second memory device for storage therein; in a printing step following said storage step, associating a franking imprint with said mail item; in said printing step, electronically entering a second portion of said first information into said associated first memory device for storage therein; and in said printing step, electronically entering a second portion of said second information into said associated second memory device for storage therein.