Mail identification and tracking data generating system in postal document processing system, has memory to store images of each mail in relation with received mail tracking detail from postal authority during mail processing operation

Abstract: The invention relates to a package handling and sorting system .... equipment automatically controlled by programmed data processing units which utilize data obtained by scanning electronically readable package labels, as well as other information and detection equipment, to examine packages introduced into the system, and to transfer those consigned to the same location to vehicles routed to such locations. The system also generates an electronic trail of package movements, thus providing the capability to trace packages lost in transit.