USPS: 'Next generation' barcode sorter combines three machines into one.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-26 January 1999-USPS: 'Next generation' barcode sorter combines three machines into one (C)1994-99 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:250199 WASHINGTON -- Just as small PC's replaced the old space-consuming computer mainframes, soon the U.S. Postal Service will be able to combine three large automation machines into one.

"In-house testing of the first Delivery Bar Code Sorter Input/Output Sub-System (DIOSS) began this month at developer Siemens ElectroCom's facility in Arlington, Texas," said Engineering Vice President William J. Dowling. "This next generation of automated equipment will be a postal plant manager's dream." Dowling added that, "Using one machine that does the work of three is cost effective, reduces maintenance and training...