Patent ID: 6279750
Filing Date: 2001-08-28
Classification: B07C

Abstract:
A method of distributing a plurality of mail items whose surfaces are provided with distribution information, the method comprising the following steps:a) scanning a surface of each of the plurality of items, determining a distribution point of each of the plurality of items, and measuring a thickness of each of the plurality of items, said scanning, determining, and measuring occurring in a first at least one sorting machine during a first reception of items;b) registering and storing a first set of data comprising item data associated with the distribution points of each of the plurality of items, said registering and storing occurring during the first reception of items, andcalculating sorting plans for a second at least one sorting machine using a second set of data comprising item data relating to the thickness of each of the plurality of items, the second at least one sorting machine designated for distribution points; andc) transporting each of the plurality of items to the second at least one sorting machine;d) sorting each of the plurality of items to individual distribution points according to said sorting plans.