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A delivery tracking system for tracking parcels during an internal state of delivery within an organization after receipt of the parcel from a parcel delivery service. The system utilizes an intelligent, hand-held, portable data entry and data processing device to obtain signatures of recipients and

A delivery tracking system for tracking parcels during an internal state of delivery within an organization after receipt of the parcel from a parcel delivery service. The system utilizes an intelligent, hand-held, portable data entry and data processing device to obtain signatures of recipients and scan codes printed on the parcel labels, and to respond to tracking inquiries prior to transferring collected information to a different computer. Data is entered on a touch-sensitive screen of personal digital assistant using the tip of a wand type bar code scanner.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An electronic parcel tracking system for use by an organization, comprising:an intelligent hand-held, portable data entry and data processing device, including:a wand-mounted symbol reader including a stylus tip;a data entry and display screen capable of receiving and d

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An electronic parcel tracking system for use by an organization, comprising:an intelligent hand-held, portable data entry and data processing device, including:a wand-mounted symbol reader including a stylus tip;a data entry and display screen capable of receiving and displaying information input by use of said stylus tip, including signature information;an information storage device;a data transfer device; anda processor connected to said reader, said screen, said storage device, and said data transfer device;said processor being configured toassociate and store in said information storage device data related to a particular parcel, including symbol information read by said reader, signature information acquired by said screen, and keyed information acquired by said screen; andrespond to user queries about said particular parcel entered via said screen by retrieving the stored data associated with said parcel from the storage device and displaying said data associated with said parcel on said display screen prior to transferring the data associated with said parcel in said information storage device to another computer.