Patent ID: 6662079
Filing Date: 2003-12-09
Classification: G07B

Abstract:
A method for processing of a mailing having qualified and non-qualified mailpieces by a mail preparation system, said method comprising the steps of:a) providing means for assembling said mailpieces, said assembling means including a programmable controller programmed to control assembly of said mailpieces in accordance with information included in a mailpiece record, said assembly including causing at least one print field to be printed on an envelope for said mailpiece; b) storing a predetermined Boolean combination of predetermined tests of at least one field of said mailpiece records, said tests distinguishing qualified and non-qualified mailpieces; c) said programmable controller controlling said means for assembling to assemble said mailpieces in accordance with said information and, for each of said mailpieces, prior to printing said print field, determining if said Boolean combination is satisfied; and d) if said Boolean combination is not satisfied, intervening in the mailpiece assembly controlled by the mailpiece record and diverting said mailpiece distinct from the information controlled assembly.