Patent ID: 7751929
Filing Date: 2010-07-06
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
1. A processing system for packages having symbology thereon, the packages being sequentially movable along a processing path, the system comprising: a reader configured to read the symbology on the packages; a controller coupled to the reader, the controller configured to identify first and second package data about each package in a database based on the symbology read by the reader, the first package data being related to an actual condition of a package at the reader, and the second package data being related to an expected condition of the package at the reader, the controller configured to compare the first and second package data to determine whether the first package data matches the second package data; a label dispenser coupled to the controller, the label dispenser configured to apply a kickout label to the package in response to a determination that the first and second data do not match, the kickout label including machine-readable data thereon and a human-readable message thereon, the human-readable message specifying instructions for further processing of the package by an operator, the machine-readable portion specifying information that enables a computer system that reads the information to determine information specifying a reason for removal of the package from the fulfillment process prior to shipment of the package.