System and method for embedding machine coded destination information into a postal mark

摘要: A system and method embeds a postal code in mark. The includes scanner to input destination zip for piece of mail control unit, connected the scanner, convert glyphs embed into predetermined portion bit map representing printer then prints mark with embedded onto mail. also read controller decode glyphs. As result decoding, sorter sorts directs it its destination. is either stamp cancellation or meter. can be utilized track by including device which assigns tracking number unit converts map. mail, scanners at different points along handling so that document progress through system.