公开(公告)号：US20030111392A1

公开(公告)日：2003-06-19

申请号：US10026580

申请日：2001-12-19

Applicant: Pitney Bowes Incorporated

Inventor： Edward P. Daniels JR. ,  Joseph D. Mallozzi ,  Robert K. Gottlieb ,  James Giordano

IPC: B07C005/02

CPC classification number: B07C3/00 ,  Y10S209/90

Abstract: The present invention is directed, in a general aspect, system including a mail sorting apparatus which generally comprises a feeder, a line scan camera, an in-line printer, a control system which may be the microprocessor based personal computer system, at least one addressee database and sort plan, a mailpiece transporter, a bin module with compartments or sort bins for receiving mailpieces. This invention overcomes the disadvantages of the prior art by enabling a mail sorting apparatus to address sort internal mailings (business to employee mail). The foregoing is accomplished by addressing and sorting employee mailpieces in one process by using information from one or more databases of the mail sorting apparatus, including the addressee database and sort plan, and an in-line printer for printing employee and/or delivery information on the employee mailpiece. Thus, the method of the present invention provides a less costly, simplified way to prepare internal mailings.

Abstract translation: 本发明在一般方面涉及包括邮件分类装置的系统，该邮件分类装置通常包括馈线，行扫描照相机，直列式打印机，可以是基于微处理器的个人计算机系统的控制系统，至少一个 收件人数据库和排序计划，邮件传送器，带有隔间或垃圾桶的垃圾箱模块，用于接收邮件。 本发明通过使邮件分类装置能够处理排序内部邮件（企业对雇员邮件）来克服现有技术的缺点。 前述内容是通过使用来自邮件分类装置的一个或多个数据库的信息（包括收件人数据库和分类计划）以及用于打印雇员和/或递送信息的在线打印机来处理和排序一个进程中的员工邮件而实现的 员工邮件。 因此，本发明的方法提供了一种成本较低的简化方式来准备内部邮件。

公开(公告)号：US20030057138A1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-27

申请号：US09922868

申请日：2001-08-07

Inventor： Robert E. Sparks

IPC: B07C005/02

CPC classification number: B07B4/02

Abstract: An air classifier with enhanced air flow which maybe used for the simultaneous recovery of two or more distinct grades of foundry quality sand from a single sand stream. The air classifier exhibits improved performance by drawing into the classification chamber, through the use of suction, incoming air through a honeycomb followed by a screen section having two or more screens. The honeycomb removes swirl in the air and the screens slow down the fast moving air more than the slow moving air. After passing through the screens, the velocity profile of the air in the chamber is flat across the inlet flow path and, as a result, improved classification performance is achieved. Classification performance may be further enhanced through the use of a vibrating screen feeder for spreading the incoming particle stream before entrainment in the air flow within the classifier and through upward flowing air in one or more product receiver sections.

Abstract translation: 具有增强的气流的空气分级器，其可用于从单个砂流中同时回收两种或更多不同等级的铸造质量的砂。 空气分级器通过吸入分级室，通过使用抽吸，通过蜂窝进入的空气，随后是具有两个或更多个筛网的筛分部分，显示出改进的性能。 蜂窝去除空气中的涡流，并且屏幕比缓慢移动的空气减慢快速移动的空气。 在通过筛网之后，腔室中的空气的速度分布在入口流动路径上是平坦的，因此实现了改善的分级性能。 通过使用振动筛进料器，在进入分选机内的空气流中并且通过一个或多个产品接收器部分中的向上流动的空气中传播进入的颗粒物流，可进一步提高分级性能。

公开(公告)号：US20020056669A1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-16

申请号：US10037034

申请日：2002-01-02

Applicant: Micro Beef Technologies, Ltd.

Inventor： William C. Pratt

IPC: B07C005/02

CPC classification number: B07C5/365 ,  A01K11/006 ,  B07C5/02 ,  B07C5/3412 ,  B07C5/344 ,  G06K2017/007 ,  Y10S209/919 ,  Y10S209/937

Abstract: A recycling system particularly useful for using, sorting and reusing large quantities of animal identification tags for use by producers, feedlots and packing plants is described. In one aspect of the invention, a plurality of unsorted, previously used and cleaned identification tags are passed through a tag aligner that aligns the tags in series. The aligned tags are fed to a tag sorter that includes a plurality of sorting bins for storing the sorted tags. A tag reader reads the identification tags and passes identification information stored on the tags to a controller. The controller analyzes the identification information from the tags and determines in which one of the sorting bins each tag should be stored. When each tag is adjacent the proper sorting bin, the controller signals the sorter to eject the tag into such bin. After sorting, the tags are redistributed to their original users for reuse. After reuse by a producer and/or feedlot and packing plant, the cleaning, sorting and redistribution process is repeated. The system and method provides an economical and practical way to correlate live animal data and carcass data for large numbers of animals on an individual animal basis.

Abstract translation: 描述了对生产者，饲养场和包装厂使用，分类和重复使用大量动物识别标签特别有用的再循环系统。 在本发明的一个方面，多个未排序的，先前使用和清洁的识别标签通过标签对准器，其将标签串联对准。 对齐的标签被馈送到标签分类器，其包括用于存储分类标签的多个分类条。 标签读取器读取识别标签并将存储在标签上的识别信息传递到控制器。 控制器从标签中分析识别信息，并确定每个标签应该存储在哪个分类箱中。 当每个标签与正确的分拣机相邻时，控制器发信号通知分拣机将标签弹出。 排序后，标签将重新分配给其原始用户以便重新使用。 在生产者和/或饲养场和包装厂重新使用后，重复清洁，分选和再分配过程。 该系统和方法提供了一种经济实用的方式，用于在单个动物的基础上将大量动物的活体动物数据和屠体数据相关联。

公开(公告)号：US20040124126A1

公开(公告)日：2004-07-01

申请号：US10696705

申请日：2003-10-29

Inventor： Stephan Bolz

IPC: B07C005/02

CPC classification number: F02D41/2435 ,  F02D41/20 ,  F02D41/2467 ,  F02D2400/14 ,  F02M65/00

Abstract: A circuit arrangement for sequential classification of a plurality of controllable components, to each of which a calibration resistor (11) is assigned for which the resistance value classifies the component in relation to at least one characteristics, comprises switching means through which each calibration resistor (11) can be connected individually into a calibration network which is suitable for creation of an electrical calibration voltage (14) dependent on the value of the calibration resistor (11). The calibration network comprises a constant current source (13) and a reference resistor (12) connected in parallel to this via which the output voltage (14) can be tapped off and can be connected in parallel in each case via the switching means to a calibration resistance (11).

Abstract translation: 一种用于对多个可控部件进行顺序分类的电路装置，每个校准电阻器（11）被分配给电阻值相对于至少一个特性分类的电阻值，包括开关装置，每个校准电阻器 11）可以单独连接到校准网络中，该校准网络适于根据校准电阻器（11）的值创建电校准电压（14）。 校准网络包括恒流源（13）和与其并联连接的参考电阻（12），通过该参考电阻（12），输出电压（14）可以被分接并且可以在每种情况下通过开关装置并联连接到 校准电阻（11）。

公开(公告)号：US20040065595A1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-08

申请号：US10265568

申请日：2002-10-08

Inventor： Bruce H. Hanson

IPC: B07C005/02

CPC classification number: B07C3/02 ,  Y10S209/90

Abstract: A single pass sequencer having a transport system for transporting the mail pieces and a character recognition system proximate to the transport system for reading destination information associated with the mail pieces. The system includes a first carriage system and a second carriage system with a a plurality of holders slidable between the first carriage system and the second carriage system. Each of the plurality of holders holding a mail piece of the mail pieces received from the transport system. A sorting device stores information from the mail pieces and assigns a code to: (i) the mail pieces based on the destination information, (ii) the plurality of holders on the first carriage based on an initial sequence of each of the plurality of holders on the first carriage, and (iii) a position on the second carriage which corresponds to the initial sequence and a destination sequence of the mail pieces. The sorting device instructs movement of the plurality of holders from the first carriage to the second carriage based on the code assigned to the mail pieces, the plurality of holders on the first carriage and the position on the second carriage such that when the mail pieces are moved to the second carriage they are in sequential order of delivery destination.

Abstract translation: 具有用于传送邮件的传送系统和靠近传送系统的字符识别系统用于读取与邮件相关联的目的地信息的单程序列发生器。 该系统包括第一滑架系统和第二滑架系统，其具有可在第一滑架系统和第二滑架系统之间滑动的多个保持架。 多个保持器中的每一个保持从传送系统接收的邮件的邮件。 分类装置存储来自邮件的信息，并分配代码：（i）基于目的地信息的邮件，（ii）基于多个保持器中的每一个的初始顺序的第一托架上的多个保持器 在第一滑架上，以及（iii）第二滑架上对应于邮件的初始顺序和目的地顺序的位置。 分拣装置基于分配给邮件的代码，第一托架上的多个保持器和第二托架上的位置来指示多个保持器从第一托架移动到第二托架，使得当邮件是 移动到第二个托架，它们按照递送目的地的顺序排列。

公开(公告)号：US20030127372A1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-10

申请号：US10041643

申请日：2002-01-08

Inventor： Ernest K. Kenneway

IPC: B07C005/02

CPC classification number: B07C5/342 ,  B07C5/3416

Abstract: An object sorting system automatically inspects a plurality of objects and sorts acceptable objects from defective objects. The system includes a feed conveyor, a barrier, a sorting camera, at least one rejection valve and a processor. The feed conveyor receives a plurality of objects and moves the objects through an inspection area, which is defined by the barrier, which is placed across and above a top surface of the feed conveyor. The barrier is configured to redirect the plurality of objects and cause the objects to rotate about an object axis such that the sorting camera can capture an image of each of the plurality of objects as the objects rotate and move through the inspection area.

Abstract translation: 对象排序系统自动检查多个对象，并从有缺陷的对象中分类可接受的对象。 该系统包括进料输送机，隔离物，分类相机，至少一个排出阀和处理器。 进料输送机接收多个物体，并使物体移动通过隔离物限定的检查区域，该检查区域被放置在进料输送机的顶表面之上和之上。 障碍物被配置为重定向多个对象并且使对象围绕物体轴线旋转，使得当物体旋转并移动通过检查区域时，分类照相机可以捕获多个物体中的每一个的图像。

公开(公告)号：US20030006170A1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-09

申请号：US10241271

申请日：2002-09-10

Applicant: Spectra Systems Corporation

Inventor： Nabil M. Lawandy

IPC: B07C005/02 ,  B07C005/342

CPC classification number: G06K7/10861 ,  B07C5/3412 ,  G06K7/10732 ,  G06K7/12 ,  G06K7/1434 ,  G06K19/06046 ,  G06K19/06056 ,  G06K19/14 ,  G06K2019/06225

Abstract: A marking system for use with a multi-spectral imager for use in high throughput sortation of articles having distorted or irregular surfaces is disclosed. Specific uses include, but are not limited to, document sorting, garment and textile rental operations, laundry operations, and mail and package sorting and identification. Methods and apparatus are provided to remotely identify items via information that is wavelength-encoded within an applied mark, as well as a mark reading/decoding scheme. In the preferred embodiment the marks are multi-dimensional. In one preferred embodiment the marks are used to realize multi-dimensional wavelength-enabled coding schemes. The marks can be overlayed one upon another and/or they can contain one or more key regions having at least one predetermined spectral characteristic for providing information related at least to reading and/or decoding the marks.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种与多光谱成像器一起使用的标记系统，用于具有失真或不规则表面的物品的高通量分选。 具体用途包括但不限于文件分拣，服装和纺织品出租业务，洗衣业务，邮件和包装分拣和识别。 提供了通过在应用标记内进行波长编码的信息以及标记读取/解码方案来远程识别物品的方法和装置。 在优选实施例中，标记是多维的。 在一个优选实施例中，标记用于实现多维波长使能编码方案。 标记可以一个接一个地覆盖和/或它们可以包含一个或多个具有至少一个预定光谱特性的关键区域，用于提供至少与读取和/或解码标记有关的信息。

公开(公告)号：US20010009234A1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-26

申请号：US09801647

申请日：2001-03-09

Applicant: Northrop Grumman Corporation

Inventor： David Brian Hendrickson ,  Daryl Mileaf ,  William P. McConnell ,  David Jerome Tilles

IPC: B07C005/02

CPC classification number: B07C3/02 ,  B07C3/00 ,  B07C3/008 ,  B65H2301/4311 ,  Y10S209/90 ,  Y10S209/918

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for collating a plurality of groups of mail items, such as flats mail, each group being pre-sequenced according to prioritized delivery addresses, into a final sequenced set of the mail items from the groups, utilizing the prioritized delivery addresses. Each bundle of mail items is formed into a single input stream of the individual mail items. The mail items are transported along a conveyor system from the input stream to a staging station. The mail items are sorted at the staging station into a plurality of subsets of mail items re-sequenced as an intermediate step to achieving the final sequenced sets. The mail items are then collated and merged into a single output stream from the respective subsets of mail items in the final sequenced set. Portions of the output stream from the staging station are collected in batches which maintain the sequence consistent with the prioritized delivery order sequence of the mail for a given carrier route.

Abstract translation: 一种方法和装置，用于将多组邮件项目（诸如平邮件）按照优先顺序的传送地址进行预排序，将这些邮件项目组从组中排序成最终排序的邮件集合，利用优先传送地址 。 每个邮件集合被形成为各个邮件项目的单个输入流。 邮件物品沿着传送系统从输入流传送到分段站。 将邮件在分段站处分类成多个重新排序的邮件子集，作为实现最终排序集合的中间步骤。 然后邮件项目被整理并合并到来自最终排序集合中的邮件项目的相应子集的单个输出流中。 分批收集来自分段站的输出流的部分，其维持序列与给定载波路由的邮件的优先传送顺序顺序一致。

公开(公告)号：US20030226787A1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-11

申请号：US10428000

申请日：2003-05-02

Inventor： Paul Buisman ,  Peter Richard Neumann

IPC: B07C005/02

CPC classification number: G06Q10/087

Abstract: The invention provides a method for automatically sorting and packing batches of products, such as, for instance, eggs or fruits which are each provided with an origin code, comprising: supplying first batches of coded products to a sorting apparatus and simultaneously assigning the corresponding codes to fields of a register of a computer program; subjecting the products to criteria in at least one classification apparatus; marking the products with classification data as obtained with the classification apparatus, while for each individual product the codes and the data are assembled with the computer program in fields of the register to form a label; and sorting and subsequently packing the classified products to form second, sorted batches of products at packing stations of a packing apparatus, characterized in that the products at the packing stations are batchwise provided with a second code, a destination code, and these second codes are assigned to the fields of the register and therein are added to the labels of each corresponding product, the computer program comprising a routine for, upon discharge of the second batches from the packing stations, collecting labels that contain at least a same destination code and a same origin code of such second batches. Further provided is a system for practicing this method. With great advantage, tracking and tracing of products and determining the composition of batches of these products is practicable.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于自动分类和包装各种产品（例如，蛋或水果）的批次的方法，每个产品具有原始码，包括：将第一批编码产品提供给分拣装置，并同时分配相应的代码 到计算机程序的寄存器的字段; 在至少一个分类装置中对产品进行标准化; 使用分类装置对分类数据标注产品，而对于每个单独的产品，代码和数据与计算机程序组合在寄存器的字段中以形成标签; 并对分类产品进行分类和随后打包，以在包装设备的包装站形成第二批次的批次产品，其特征在于，包装站的产品分批提供第二代码，目的地代码，这些第二代码是 分配给寄存器和其中的字段的数据被添加到每个相应产品的标签中，该计算机程序包括一个程序，用于在从包装站排出第二批次时，收集标签，该标签包含至少相同的目的地代码和 第二批次的相同来源代码。 进一步提供了一种实施这种方法的系统。 具有很大的优势，产品跟踪跟踪和确定这些产品批次的组成是切实可行的。

公开(公告)号：US20020134707A1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-26

申请号：US10101642

申请日：2002-03-20

Inventor： Robert R. DeWitt ,  George L. Hayduchok

IPC: B07C005/02

CPC classification number: B07C3/14 ,  B07C3/18 ,  Y10S209/90

Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing mail is provided. The mail is serially fed from a stack of mail into a system transport. The system transport conveys the mail to an imaging station, which scans the mail to obtain image data corresponding to at least a portion of each piece. From the imaging station, the mail is conveyed to a buffer, which selectively maintains the mail while the address printed on the mail is determined. After the address for a piece of mail is determined, the piece is conveyed out of the buffer to a printer, which prints a POSTNET barcode onto the piece. The POSTNET barcode corresponds to the address that was determined for the piece. Optionally, the apparatus may include a labeler for applying a blank label onto the mail, and the POSTNET barcode can then be printed onto the label after it is applied to the mail. After the POSTNET barcode is printed on a piece, it is conveyed past a verifier, which scans the printed POSTNET barcode to ensure that the barcode was printed properly. The mail is then sorted and stacked in a plurality of output bins.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于处理邮件的方法和装置。 邮件从一堆邮件连续馈送到系统传输中。 系统传输将邮件传送到成像站，成像站扫描邮件以获得对应于每个片段的至少一部分的图像数据。 从成像站，将邮件传送到缓冲器，该缓冲器在打印在邮件上的地址被确定时选择性地维护邮件。 在确定邮件的地址之后，将该片段从缓冲器传送到打印机，该打印机将POSTNET条形码打印到该片上。 POSTNET条形码对应于为该片段确定的地址。 可选地，该设备可以包括用于将邮件标签应用于邮件的标签机，然后可以将POSTNET条形码打印到标签上，然后将其应用于邮件。 POSTNET条形码打印在一张纸上之后，通过验证器传送，该验证器扫描打印的POSTNET条形码，以确保条形码打印正确。 然后将邮件分类并堆叠在多个输出箱中。