Abstract: A method for flexible automated comparison of a biller's data with the business customer's data via the EBPP system that is in place between the two. The biller stores a first set of customer billing data in its EBPP database. The customer stores a second set of customer billing data reflecting its most current information. The biller presents an electronic statement to the customer based on the first set of customer billing data. The customer selects one or more of the invoices for comparison and billing data fields to perform comparison on. The customer transmits an input file to the biller reflecting local data. The biller EBPP system then compares the customer's local billing data with the EBPP data. The step of comparing further includes selecting a comparison set of data from the EBPP data based on the one or more invoices selected by the customer. The comparison is performed on the fields indicated for comparison by the customer.

Abstract: A message processing system for preparing a large quantity of messages to be distributed to recipients. A first component is a consolidator module receiving data corresponding to the plurality of messages to be processed. The consolidator module is programmed to select individual message do be consolidated into a single message package based on predetermined criteria. Exemplary consolidation criteria may include messages to be delivered to the same mailing address, messages having proximal due dates, messages for which the sender and recipient have authorized consolidation, messages for which marketing content is compatible, and messages for which business considerations are compatible. In a further preferred embodiment, the consolidator module is coupled to a customer relationship management system. The customer relationship management system is preferably used to determining at least some of the consolidation criteria and for generating a template for consolidated message packages.

Abstract: A message processing system for preparing a plurality of messages to be distributed to recipients. A consolidator module receives data corresponding to the plurality of messages to be processed. The consolidator module is programmed to select individual message do be consolidated in a single message package. The consolidator module consolidates messages based on predetermined criteria. Exemplary consolidation criteria may include messages to be delivered to the same mailing address, messages having proximal due dates, messages for which the sender and recipient have authorized consolidation, messages for which marketing content is compatible, and messages for which business considerations are compatible. A distributor module is coupled to the consolidator module and receives a data stream containing consolidated message packages. The distributor module is programmed to determine optimal routing for production and distribution of message packages based on further criteria.

Abstract: A router instruction processor for a digital document delivery system 10 interacts with one or more electronic inserts and a bill processing server to function as a general document fulfillment server. The router instruction processor makes use of the electronic inserters and bill processing server to ensure that documents as contained in Send Request objects are presented to their destinations according to sender requirements and recipient preferences. The router instruction processor further ensures the sender requirements are not compromised by recipient preferences to the extent that conflict may arise.

Abstract: A digital document delivery system and method for providing to a user an electronic primary document with associated secondary documents. The secondary documents can have relative priorities and are based upon user preference data. An electronic inserter, bill processing server and interactive bill presentation server are used to make the primary and secondary documents available for viewing by a user via the user's web browser, as well as to allow the user to interrogate the system and to respond to the primary document, such as to pay an account due as stated in the primary document. The digital document delivery system and method also notifies the user of the existence of a primary and secondary documents for viewing.

Abstract: A digital document delivery system and method for providing to a user an electronic primary document with associated secondary documents. The secondary documents can have relative priorities and are based upon user preference data. An electronic inserter, bill processing server and interactive bill presentation server are used to make the primary and secondary documents available for viewing by a user via the user's web browser, as well as to allow the user to interrogate the system and to respond to the primary document, such as to pay an account due as stated in the primary document. The digital document delivery system and method also notifies the user of the existence of a primary and secondary documents for viewing.

Abstract: A system and method for electronic printstream delivery including the steps of providing a database containing a plurality of electronic documents wherein at least some of the electronic documents have an associated barcode in an electronic printstream and splitting the electronic delivery printstream into a plurality of electronic documents. Once the electronic documents have been individually split from the electronic printstream the presence of electronic barcodes that are associated with at least some of the electronic documents are identified and interpolated. The electronic mail pieces are then generated using the information obtained from the identification of the electronic barcodes, wherein each electronic mail piece includes one of the plurality of electronic documents and at least some of the electronic mail pieces include respective electronic inserts. The electronic mail pieces are then delivered by an electronic delivery system.

Abstract: The invention is a method for producing a finished mail piece. The method allows a system user to select at a first node, a plurality of characteristics which define a mailing. These characteristics include selection of a document to be printed at a terminal node and a list of addresses to which the printed document will be sent. Once selections have been made, the print job is transmitted to a terminal node which comprises a data processor, an envelope printer, and a document printer among other elements. The document printer will print the document in accordance with the characteristics selected at the first node; and, the envelope printer will print addresses from the address list to corresponding envelopes. Once the document has been printed, it is inserted into the envelope by inserting means to form an unfinished mail piece. The unfinished mail piece is sealed and then franked with appropriate postage in order to form a finished mail piece.