EP1425114B1 - Versandverfolgungsverfahren, einrichtung zur verwendung des verfahrens und druckvorrichtung - Google Patents

Versandverfolgungsverfahren, einrichtung zur verwendung des verfahrens und druckvorrichtung Download PDF

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EP1425114B1
EP1425114B1 EP02753121A EP02753121A EP1425114B1 EP 1425114 B1 EP1425114 B1 EP 1425114B1 EP 02753121 A EP02753121 A EP 02753121A EP 02753121 A EP02753121 A EP 02753121A EP 1425114 B1 EP1425114 B1 EP 1425114B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
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  • the present invention relates to the field of tracking shipments operated by carriers and dispatchers.
  • the present invention relates more particularly to a method for tracking items, such as letters or parcels, sent by at least one user to an address of at least one recipient, said method comprising a step of printing a code -barres on each of the consignments to be followed.
  • the prior art also knows the international patent application WO 96/13803 which deals with a method of marking bar-coded mail with each barcode having at least four parts. Two different parts indicate the beginning and the end of the code. A content indicator, which follows the start bars, indicates the structure and length of the next data field so that when the code is read, it is read correctly.
  • the data field may contain a postal code, with or without an address mark, customer information, ...
  • barcodes are also known in the field of shipping and transportation to identify a shipment. This technique is based on the assignment of a barcode to a shipment and a association of the barcode with the sending, thanks to a database; reading the barcode in different places as the routing to track the routing of the shipment. Part of the information relating to the routing of the consignment is made available to the user in a database that he can consult.
  • a major disadvantage of this technique is that it requires a very large number of barcodes to identify each shipment.
  • the particularity of the present invention lies in the structure of the barcode used in the process of tracking the shipment.
  • the basic element in the database is no longer the sending, but the user; the shipment is only identified by its rank for that user (eg the fourth shipment of Mr Y).
  • an incrementation of the user's base code is made possible, for each new sending made by the latter, which causes a major modification of the storage sources used and computer processing operated for assured a followed by each shipment, compared to what was done before.
  • the present invention relates to a process according to claim 1.
  • said barcode consists of at least one identification part of the user of the item, which is invariable for each user, and part of identification of the rank of dispatch of said item, which is variable for each shipment.
  • a registration in a database of the user's coordinates and of said user identification part is performed in a user data table.
  • a record in a sending data table being tracked of said identification part of the shipping rank, as well as said identification part of the shipment is also preferably carried out prior to dispatch of each shipment. the user.
  • Said barcode further preferably comprises a service option control part which is variable.
  • a record is made in a sending data table that is being tracked of said service option command part.
  • Said service option control part preferably makes it possible to order a shipment of an acknowledgment of receipt of the shipment.
  • Said service option control part preferably allows to order a shipment of an acknowledgment of dispatch of the shipment.
  • the dispatch of an acknowledgment of deposit and / or the dispatch of an acknowledgment of receipt is, or is preferably, effected by the dispatch of at least one written message and / or by the dispatch of at least one electronic message on a receiving means of the fixed or portable computer type or mobile phone connected to a telecommunications network. Said identification part of the user makes it possible to order a shipment of an erroneous recipient address acknowledgment.
  • the user is preferably given the option of responding to said erroneous address acknowledgment by providing a new recipient address.
  • Said identification part of the user is registered via a database server accessible to any authorized person.
  • Said server preferably automatically operates the dispatch of the said deposit or receipt (s) of receipt or incorrect address.
  • a reading of said barcode is preferably carried out, at least during the deposit of the item with a routing service and when the item is delivered to the addressee.
  • the present invention presents an important implementation variant when both the sender and the recipient are users of the mail tracking method according to the invention.
  • This acknowledgment sent to the sending user preferably comprises at least a part of the addressee's addressee's coordinates.
  • the recipient user is preferably informed of the receipt of the said shipment in a consignment delivery mailbox identified by means of an identification part of its own, by the dispatch of at least one an electronic message on a means of receiving the computer or mobile type or mobile phone connected to a telecommunication network.
  • a statistical monitoring of the dispatch and / or reception of items by at least one user is preferably carried out using said identification part.
  • the present invention also relates to a device for carrying out the method.
  • the device preferably comprises at least one database, presenting at least one user data table, listing the barcodes of the users as well as their coordinates and a table of sending data being tracked, listing each item, by user.
  • the device preferably further comprises a database server for recording the user's coordinates, modifying them, and recording the information relating to the reading of the barcodes.
  • the present invention also relates to a manual apparatus for the printing of barcodes on items, letters or parcels, sent by a user to an address of at least one recipient, said apparatus comprising printing means , characterized in that said printing means are decomposed at least into an invariable printing part for said apparatus, for printing a user identification part, and a variable printing part for printing an identification part of the shipping rank of said shipment which is variable for each shipment.
  • the apparatus preferably comprises means for automatically incrementing said shipping rank by x unit (s), where x is an integer preferably equal to 1.
  • the apparatus also preferably comprises means for displaying the shipping rank of said shipment in alphanumeric form.
  • the database responsible for listing the items is much simpler, since the basic item is no longer the mail, but the user.
  • the present invention makes it possible to abstain from writing the coordinates of the user on the transmission because the mere reading of the barcode with the aid of an appropriate reader connected to the server of the management device and tracking allows the user to be identified.
  • the structure of the barcode makes it possible to include options concerning the receipt of a deposit receipt, an acknowledgment of receipt, or an erroneous shipping address acknowledgment, on all the means available, ie by paper message delivered to the address of the user, or by fax, telex, telegram, or by electronic mail to an electronic address on a computer or laptop or on a mobile phone via a telecommunication network such as the Internet.
  • a telecommunication network such as the Internet.
  • the information concerning its sending and its follow-up are automatically sent where he has desired to receive it, thanks to the barcode.
  • the method according to the invention is a method of tracking a plurality of items, letters or packages, sent by at least one user to an address of at least one recipient, said method comprising a printing step of a barcode (10) on each item to be tracked
  • the method according to the invention is characterized in that said barcode (10) consists of at least one identification part (1) of the user of the item, which is invariable for each user, and a part (3) for identifying the shipping rank of said shipment, which is variable for each shipment.
  • the identification part (1) of the user of the item is invariable in the sense that this part can only designate a single user, the one referenced for this single part (1); this does not, of course, prevent a user from having several user identification parts (1), for example, for each of its internal services or each of its subsidiaries hosted at the same address. In this sense, the identification part (1) of the user constitutes a unique identifier.
  • the identification part (1) of the user and the identification part (3) of the shipping rank therefore constitute two barcodes that are associated to facilitate the recording of information and to avoid any errors or omissions in the entry.
  • the bar code (10) traditionally has an initialization portion informing the start of the barcode and a terminating portion informing of the end of the barcode.
  • the identification part (3) of the shipping rank realizes an identification of the rank of the shipment in relation to previous shipments.
  • This part (3) identification of the shipping rank is different for each shipment, at least for a specific period, because it can be imagined that the rank of mailings for a user is reset during a particular event such as renewing your service subscription or the beginning of the year.
  • the variation of the part (3) is operated, not in a random manner, but in a determined order, recognized by the system to implement the method.
  • a registration is made in a database of the user's details (name, address, telephone number, fax number, e-mail address, etc.). and said invariant user identification part (1) in a user data table (110). This operation can be performed by reading the user identification part (1) using a barcode reader and by entering said information.
  • the user identification part (1) is registered via a database server (130) accessible to any authorized person. It is of course possible to make changes to the recorded information such as, for example, change of address, telephone number, e-mail address, etc.
  • a record is made in a shipping data table being tracked (120) of said shipment rank identification part (3), as well as said part (1) 'identification of the user. This recording is performed by reading the entire barcode (10) using a barcode reader and via said server (130).
  • a reading of said bar code (10) is carried out, and at least on said server (130) the information relating to the date, time and place of said reading is recorded, at least during the deposit of the sending with the routing service and when delivering the shipment to the recipient.
  • the recorded information then preferably also includes a manipulator code corresponding to an identifier of the person who made the entry.
  • the bar code (10) may further include a variable service control portion (2).
  • said barcode (10) When said barcode (10) further comprises such a portion (2) of service option control, it operates prior to the shipment of each shipment to be followed by a record in a table of data of sending in. tracking (120) of said service option control portion (2). This recording is also performed by reading the entire barcode (10) using a barcode reader.
  • the service option command part (2) allows the user's choice to request an expedition of an acknowledgment of receipt of the shipment and / or a shipment of an expedition acknowledgment from the customer. consignment. This choice is therefore materialized directly via the barcode (10) and the registration of this choice is validated directly by reading the barcode (10).
  • the dispatch of this or these acknowledgment (s) of reception and / or dispatch is carried out by the dispatch of at least one written message by letter, fax, telex, telegram, and / or by the dispatch of at least one electronic message on a receiving means of the computer type, fixed or portable or mobile phone, via a telecommunications network such as the Internet.
  • the identification part (1) of the user allows a shipment of an incorrect address acknowledgment to the extent that, if it is not possible to distribute the shipment to the recipient because of an error in the address, it is very easy to warn the user.
  • this dispatch is carried out by sending at least one written message by letter, fax, telex, telegram, and / or by sending at least one electronic message to a type of reception means stationary or portable computer or mobile phone, via a telecommunication network such as the Internet.
  • Said server (130) automatically sends the shipment (s) of receipt, shipment or wrong address. It is not necessary for the user to make any steps to tedious consultation of information, the information is transmitted where he has expressed the desire to receive it when registering his contact information.
  • the information contained in the sending data table currently being tracked (120) on each shipment is immediately archived after the delivery of the delivery to the recipient has been recorded. There is then release of the entry corresponding to the item that has just been delivered in the data table of the items being tracked.
  • the recipient is also a user of the method according to the invention and uses an identification part (1) to identify a means, such as a mailbox, in which he wishes the shipments are sent to him.
  • the marking of this means is effected by the printing of a bar code consisting of the part (1), but having neither part (2) of service option control, nor part (3) of identification of the shipping rank of a shipment.
  • This barcode was given to him when he registered for the service or he printed it himself, thanks to the device (50) put in the appropriate position, or using, for example, a computer having a suitable computer program and connected to a printer.
  • the device (100) for implementing the method according to the invention illustrated figure 6 includes at least one database, having at least one user data table (110), listing the barcodes of the users and their coordinates and a table of sending data being tracked (120), listing each shipment, per user.
  • at least one database having at least one user data table (110), listing the barcodes of the users and their coordinates and a table of sending data being tracked (120), listing each shipment, per user.
  • the entry of the coordinates is preferably carried out by means of a computer connected to said device (100).
  • the entry of the barcode (10) can be done with any properly formatted barcode reader, including portable players for the agents responsible for delivering the mailings to the recipients.
  • the recipient user when the recipient user makes use of its identification part (1), to identify a mailbox or similar device in which it wishes to receive the items intended for it, it is the reading of the part (1) identifying the recipient and the comparison with the information attached thereto, which will generate the transmission of information relating to the receipt of the shipment first to the management system, then to the sender and / or the recipient.
  • the bar code (10) can be printed by any type of printing apparatus having sufficient print quality.
  • the module itself performs the incrementation of the shipping ranks of each shipment and the registration of the identification part of the shipping rank (3), as well as the option control part. service (2).
  • the bar code (10) prefferably includes an identification part of the printing machine.
  • the apparatus (50) illustrated Figures 3 to 5 comprises printing means which are decomposed at least into a printing part (51), which is invariable for said apparatus (50), for the printing of a part identification of the user (1), and a variable printing part (53), for the printing of an identification part of the shipping rank (3) of said shipment which is variable for each shipment.
  • This device thus enables any person, and particularly individuals, to easily print a bar code (10) on their shipment and thus benefit from the method according to the invention.
  • the apparatus (50) comprises means of automatic incrementation, at each use of the apparatus, of said shipping rank of x unit (s), where x is an integer preferably equal to 1, in order not to allow the printing of two identical barcodes for two consecutive different shipments.
  • This device is in the form of an ink-pad as it can be known for the printing of user address on the mail.
  • It comprises a buffer capable of printing the bar code (10) after manual or automatic inking, as well as at least one push-back button (61), button (62) to and fro request for dispatch of acknowledgment of receipt, and a means for displaying the rank of the shipment of said shipment in alphanumeric form produced using a screen (63) for viewing the shipping rank.
  • the means for incrementing the rank of the consignment, as well as the printing means of the barcode, are mechanical or electronic. In a totally mechanical version, they may consist, for example respectively, of a toothed wheel or a belt per element composing the rank (unit, ten, hundred, ...), as well as an ink pad and an ink supply.
  • the method according to the invention is based on an identification of the user and the rank of the mail that he sends, which makes it possible, during the computerized processing, to uniquely identify all transit shipments in the collection, routing and distribution network in a simple manner and not requiring a lot of computing resources in relation to the amount of information processed.
  • the method also makes it easy to retrieve information related to the user, in order to allow alerts to be sent (routing errors, deposit, receipt, etc.), tracking, management Fully automated usage records and billing.
  • the entire monitoring process; alerts, and sending various charges, and billing can be completely automated, and the user will no longer need to connect to an information service to obtain information on the follow-up of his mailings is the same information that will automatically come to him.
  • Other advantages arise from this process. : The ability to keep track, for a given user, of all the tracking of mail he has done, both in shipping and receiving, and allow the editing of a monthly statement for example. Finally, the companies exploiting this process will finally be able to carry out an efficient evaluation (datamining) on the mail that they forward.
  • the present method of tracking shipments relies on the exploitation of a database ideally comprising two main tables. However, depending on the specificities of the service that the distributor wishes to set up, other database structures can be implemented. The flexibility of the method described above, which uniquely identifies each fold shipped, allows for many variations.
  • This mail tracking service requires the user to have previously registered, in order to be assigned a unique user number, and an ink-pad to print the barcodes on them. couriers he wishes to ship.
  • the teller then gives the new user a new ink pad with a unique unused user number.
  • the teller recopies on the form the unique user number corresponding to the stamp that he has just distributed to the new client.
  • the teller then proceeds to the computer entry of the form previously completed, gives a copy to the client, and possibly a computer summary of the data entered and thus completes the registration process of the new user.
  • the routing service When the routing service has correctly located the recipient, it delivers the mail and the receipt information is transmitted to the centralized databases used to implement the tracking process.
  • the person responsible for mail delivery operates to identify the recipient by reading his barcode, before the mail delivery. She then receives the confirmation or denial that the discount can be made.
  • the user of the sending uses this service, even if he is not able to print himself bar code, for example because he does not have his handheld device on him, by simply going to a counter of the service of routing and declining his identity.
  • the teller can then realize for him the impression of a bar code presenting, for example a rank equal to a hundredfold, or increased by one thousand, of those recently used by the user or preceded by a letter such as "S" for "without ink-pad”.

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  1. Verfahren für die Verfolgung von Sendungen von der Art Briefe oder Pakete, die von zumindest einem Benutzer und Absender an eine Adresse von mindestens einem Empfänger geschickt werden, wobei das besagte Verfahren einen Schritt mit Aufdruck eines Balkencodes (10) auf jede der Sendungen umfaßt, die verfolgt werden sollen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der besagte Balkencode (10) aus mindestens einem Teil (1) zur Identifizierung des Benutzers und Absenders der Sendung besteht, die für jeden Benutzer unveränderbar ist, und aus einem Teil (3) zur Identifizierung des Rangs des Versands der besagten Sendung, die für jede Sendung gleich ist.
  2. Verfahren für die Verfolgung von Sendungen nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß vorher eine Aufzeichnung der Angaben des Benutzers und des besagten Teils zur Identifizierung (1) des Benutzers in einer Tabelle der Benutzerdaten (110) in einer Datenbank vorgenommen wird.
  3. Verfahren für die Verfolgung von Sendungen nach Anspruch 1 oder Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß vor dem Versand jeder Sendung eine Aufzeichnung in einer Datentabelle der gerade verfolgten Sendung (120) des besagten Teils (3) zur Identifizierung des Rangs des Versands der Sendung sowie des besagten Teils (1) zur Identifizierung des Benutzers vorgenommen wird.
  4. Verfahren für die Verfolgung von Sendungen nach einem beliebigen der vorstehenden Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der besagte Balkencode (10) ferner einen Teil (2) zur Steuerung der Serviceoption umfaßt, der variabel ist.
  5. Verfahren für die Verfolgung von Sendungen nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß vor dem Versand jeder Sendung eine Aufzeichnung des besagten Teils (2) zur Steuerung der Serviceoption in einer Datentabelle der gerade verfolgten Sendung (120) vorgenommen wird.
  6. Verfahren für die Verfolgung von Sendungen nach einem beliebigen der vorstehenden Ansprüche 4 oder 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der besagte Teil (2) zur Steuerung der Serviceoption ermöglicht, einen Versand einer Empfangsbestätigung der Sendung zu befehlen.
  7. Verfahren für die Verfolgung von Sendungen nach einem beliebigen der vorstehenden Ansprüche 4 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der besagte Teil (2) zur Steuerung der Serviceoption ermöglicht, einen Versand einer Aufgabebestätigung der Sendung zu befehlen.
  8. Verfahren für die Verfolgung von Sendungen nach einem beliebigen der vorstehenden Ansprüche 6 oder 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Versand einer Aufgabebestätigung und/oder der Versand einer Empfangsbestätigung durch den Versand mindestens einer schriftlichen Nachricht und/oder durch den Versand einer elektronischen Nachricht an ein Empfangsmittel von der Art Büro-Computer oder Laptop oder ein an ein Telekommnetz angeschlossenes Handy ausgeführt wird.
  9. Verfahren für die Verfolgung von Sendungen nach einem beliebigen der vorstehenden Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der besagte Teil zur Identifizierung des Benutzers (1) ermöglicht, einen Versand einer Bestätigung einer fehlerhaften Empfängeradresse zu befehlen.
  10. Verfahren für die Verfolgung von Sendungen nach Anspruch 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß dem Benutzer die Gelegenheit gegeben wird, auf die Bestätigung einer fehlerhaften Empfängeradresse zu antworten, indem er eine neue Empfängeradresse liefert.
  11. Verfahren für die Verfolgung von Sendungen nach einem beliebigen der vorstehenden Ansprüche 1 bis 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der besagte Teil zur Identifizierung des Benutzers (1) vermittels eines Servers (130) einer Datenbank aufgezeichnet wird, der für jede zugelassene Person zugänglich ist.
  12. Verfahren für die Verfolgung von Sendungen nach Anspruch 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der besagte Server (130) den Versand des/der besagten Aufgabebestätigung, Empfangsbestätigung oder der Bestätigung einer fehlerhaften Adresse automatisch vornimmt.
  13. Verfahren für die Verfolgung von Sendungen nach einem beliebigen der vorstehenden Ansprüche 1 bis 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zumindest bei der Aufgabe der Sendung bei einem Versandservice und bei Übergabe der Sendung an den Empfänger ein Lesen des besagten Balkencodes (10) vorgenommen wird.
  14. Verfahren für die Verfolgung von Sendungen nach einem beliebigen der vorstehenden Ansprüche 1 bis 13, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der besagte Teil (1) zur Identifizierung des Benutzers und Absenders der Sendung, der für jeden Benutzer unveränderlich ist, dazu benutzt wird, einen Briefkasten für die Übergabe der Sendung zu lokalisieren, wenn der besagte Benutzer Empfänger einer von einem anderen Benutzer vorgenommenen Sendung ist.
  15. Verfahren für die Verfolgung von Sendungen nach Anspruch 14, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß durch Lesen des besagten Teils zur Identifizierung des Benutzers und Empfängers vor der Übergabe der Sendung kontrolliert wird, daß der besagte Teil (1) zur Identifizierung, der den Briefkasten identifiziert, wirklich derjenige des Empfängers der besagten Sendung ist.
  16. Verfahren für die Verfolgung von Sendungen nach Anspruch 14 oder Anspruch 15, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die an den Benutzer und Absender geschickte besagte Empfangsbestätigung zumindest einen Teil der Angaben des Benutzers und Empfängers umfaßt.
  17. Verfahren für die Verfolgung von Sendungen nach einem beliebigen der vorstehenden Ansprüche 14 bis 16, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der besagte Benutzer und Empfänger vom Empfang der besagten Sendung in einem Briefkasten für die Übergabe einer Sendung mit Hilfe eines Teils (1) zur ihm eigenen Identifizierung durch den Versand von mindestens einer elektronischen Nachricht an ein Empfangsmittel von der Art Büro-Computer oder Laptop oder ein an ein Telekommnetz angeschlossenes Handy informiert wird.
  18. Verfahren für die Verfolgung von Sendungen nach einem beliebigen der vorstehenden Ansprüche 1 bis 17, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß eine statistische Verfolgung des Versands und/oder des Empfangs von Sendungen durch mindestens einen Benutzer mit Hilfe des besagten Teils (1) zur Identifizierung vorgenommen wird.
  19. Vorrichtung (100) für den Einsatz des Verfahrens nach einem beliebigen der vorstehenden Ansprüche 1 bis 18, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß sie mindestens eine Datenbank umfaßt, die zumindest eine Tabelle der Benutzerdaten (110) aufweist, die die Balkencodes der Benutzer sowie ihre Angaben verzeichnet, und eine Datentabelle der Versanddaten der gerade verfolgten laufenden Vorgänge (120), in der jeder Versand nach Benutzer verzeichnet ist.
  20. Vorrichtung (100) nach Anspruch 19, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß sie ferner einen Server (130) einer Datenbank umfaßt, mit dem die Angaben der Benutzer aufgezeichnet, geändert und die Informationen bezüglich des Lesens der Balkencodes (10) aufgezeichnet werden können.
  21. Manuelles Gerät (50) für den Aufdruck von Balkencodes (10) auf die Sendungen von der Art Briefe oder Pakete, die von einem Benutzer an eine Adresse von mindestens einem Empfänger geschickt werden, wobei das besagte Gerät (50) Aufdruckmittel umfaßt, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die besagten Aufdruckmittel zumindest aus einem Aufdruckteil (51) bestehen, das für das besagte Gerät (50) unveränderlich ist, für den Aufdruck eines Teils der Identifizierung des Benutzers (1), und einem variablen Aufdruckteil (53) für den Aufdruck eines Teils zur Identifizierung des Rangs des Versands (3) der besagten Sendung, der für jede Sendung variabel ist.
  22. Gerät (50) nach Anspruch 21, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß es Mittel zur automatischen Inkrementierung des besagten Rangs des Versands von x Einheit(en) umfaßt, wobei x eine ganze Zahl bevorzugterweise gleich 1 ist.
  23. Gerät (50) nach Anspruch 21 oder Anspruch 22, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß es ein Mittel zur Anzeige des Rangs des Versands der besagten Sendung in alphanumerischer Form umfaßt.
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