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in care of |
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3547 form |
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= HCN (hard copy notification) |
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a/k/a |
also known as |
Information that correlates two names |
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ACS |
Address Change Service |
A USPS service to provide address correction information to subscribers, primarily by electronic means. |
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ACS notification |
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Electronic Address Change Correction notification, supplied as data file |
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AFCS |
Advanced Facer Canceller System |
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AFCS-ISS |
Advanced Facer Canceller System - Input Sub-System |
A mail facing and canceling machine that incorporates RBCS ISS functions for image capture |
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AFSM 100 |
Automated Flats Sorting Machine 100 |
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AFR |
Advanced Forwarding Reader |
A device developed by Siemens to provide recognition functions for use in the redirection of mail. |
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AIV |
Address Interpretation Video |
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AMS |
Address Management System |
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ANK |
Attempted Not Known |
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ARD |
Alternate Recognition Device |
An optional device that can provide recognition functions either in place of or in addition to the AFR. |
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ARL |
Arlington |
Siemens Dematic Postal Automation L. P. located in Arlington TX |
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AS |
Address Service Requested |
USPS endorsement |
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ASTD |
American Society for Training Development |
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BCR |
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BCS |
Bar Code Sorter |
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c/o |
in care of |
Information that correlates two names |
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CAGE |
Commercial and Government Entity |
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CAR |
Corrective Action Request/Report |
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CARS |
Change-of-Address Record Server |
Database server containing all change of address orders |
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CBA IPI |
Capability Maturity Model-based Assessment for Internal Process Improvement |
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CBIT |
Computer-Based Interactive Training |
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CCITT |
Consultative Committee for International Telegraphy and Telephony |
CCITT (a European-based advisory committee established by the United Nations to recommend worldwide standards of transmission within the International Telecommunication Union) recommendation for digital facsimile to accommodate 64 Kbps ISDN channels. |
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CFPS |
COA (Change-of-Address) Forms Processing System |
A system to automatically process USPS COA Forms. |
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CFS |
Computerized Forwarding System |
A system used by the USPS to provide mail redirection and address correction services. |
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CI |
Communication Interface |
Communication layer for CS1000 based application programs |
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CIOSS |
Combined Input-Output Sub-System |
A mail processing machine, specifically designed to be used in the PARS project, that is capable of both image input and result output functions. |
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CIOSS-EC |
Combined Input/Output Subsystem with Enhanced Capabilities |
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CM |
Configuration Management |
A process to insure the effective management of software development and maintenance using tools specifically designed for that purpose. |
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CMM |
Capability Maturity Model |
a type of certification: a firm can be CMM certificated, there a 5 levels of CMM certification |
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CMS |
Configuration Manager System |
DEC CMS/MMS: a SCM Tool
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COA |
Change-of-Address |
Term applied to various aspects of mail redirection. Most commonly applied to the customer-supplied written request to forward mail (COA ORDER) when the customer moves. |
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COARS |
Change-of-Address Reporting System |
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COOL |
Combined Online-Offline Coding System |
Video coding system capable of on-line coding (during mail flow) and off-line coding. |
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COPI |
Court-Ordered Protected Individuals |
Term applied to COA with according attribute, which requires special rules and regulations for mail disposition. (Disposed by Court Order, no mail at all shall be delivered to that person for reason of his protection) |
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COR |
Contracting Officer Representative |
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COTS |
Commercial Off-The-Shelf |
Readily available commercial merchandize. |
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CR |
Change Request |
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CRD |
Critical Design Review |
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CRF |
Central Repair Facility |
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CRP |
Change Retrofit Plan |
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CS |
City/State |
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CS |
Change Service Requested |
USPS endorsement |
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CS |
Coding System |
Synonym for Image Management System including RIC, AFR and VCDs |
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CS 1000 |
Coding System of generation 1000 |
Baseline software product for management and video coding of letter, flat and parcel images |
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CSBCS |
Carrier Sequence Bar Code Sorter |
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CSC |
Computer Software Component |
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CSCI |
Computer Software Configuration Item |
term used in the SOW for special items in the CM Plan |
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CSR |
Change Service Requested |
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CTS |
Computerized Training System |
CS1000 based integrated keyer training system |
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cUAA |
Confirmed UAA (Undeliverable As Addressed) |
Term applied to a mail item where a COA record was found for the recipient name in CARS. |
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CUST |
Custodian |
an information that can follow a name on a mail piece |
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d/b/a |
doing business as |
Information that correlates two names |
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DAFAA |
Days after First Article Acceptance |
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DALFUD |
Days after last fielded unit delivery |
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DBCS |
Delivery Bar Code Sorter |
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DBCS-EC |
Delivery Bar Code Sorter - Expanded Capability |
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DBCS/OSS |
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-> DBCS, -> OSS |
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DBFAT |
Days before First Article Test |
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DBL |
Disk-Based Lookup |
An access method that used hard disk resident address information to assist in address determination. |
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DCO |
Data Conversion Operator |
A clerk whose job entails viewing mail piece images and entering data on a keyboard to derive delivery information from a database. |
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DCS |
Direct Connect System |
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DHHI |
Department of Health and Human Services |
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DIOSS |
Delivery Bar Code Sorter with Optical Character Reader, Input/Output Subsystem |
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DIRGEN |
Directory Generation (Server) |
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DLL |
Dynamic Linked Library |
Program Library containing executable code and data |
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DMA |
Direct Memory Access |
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DNF |
Do Not Forward |
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DOC |
Documentation on Computer |
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DP |
Delivery Point |
Synonym for DPC |
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DPBC |
Delivery Point Bar Code |
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DPC |
Delivery Point Code |
Any 5 digit (ZIP5), 9 digit (ZIP5 plus 4) or 11 digit (ZIP5 plus 4 plus delivery point) delivery code |
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DPF |
Delivery Point File |
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DSP |
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File extension for the Microsoft C++ project identification |
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DSPK |
Deport Spare Parts Kit |
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DSU |
Decision Storage Unit |
IPSS subsystem located at the P&DC, which contains the reading and coding results, used for sorting. |
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DTP |
Detailed Training Plan |
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DVD |
Digital Video Disk |
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dVCC |
Distributed Video Coding Control |
The RIC is a synonym for the CS1000 dVCC including IH adapted for PARS |
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ECO |
Engineering Change Order |
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ECR |
Engineering Change Request |
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EOR |
End-of-Run |
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EPA |
Environment Protection Agency |
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EPSS |
Electronic Performance Support System |
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ERM |
Employee Resource Management |
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FAA |
First Article Acceptance |
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FAT |
First Article Test |
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FBDTP |
Final Baseline DTP |
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FCS |
Forwarding Control System |
The third generation technology used by the Postal Service to provide mail redirection in the Computerized Forwarding System. |
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FDOS |
Finest Depth of Sort |
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FFT |
Flats Forwarding Terminal |
A workstation that is part of the CFS providing UAA processing specifically suitable for processing flat mail items. |
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FIFO |
First In First Out |
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FS |
Forwarding Service Requested |
USPS endorsement |
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FPD |
First Production Delivery/Deployment |
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FRA |
Field Repairable Assembly |
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FRES |
Flats Remote Encoding System |
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FRU |
Field Replaceable Unit |
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FSU |
Forwarding Storage Unit |
A PARS system function that provides for the storage of result data for use by the CIOSS |
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FTP |
File Transfer Protocol |
A standard communications protocol. |
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GMPS |
General Purpose Mail Container |
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GUI |
Graphical User Interface |
Term applied to a user interface that is based on graphical icons rather than textual menu items. |
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HCC |
House Cleaning Computer |
PC based FCS device that automates the maintenance of the FCS COA database and manages NCSC data transfers. |
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HCN |
hard copy notification |
= 3547 form (see above) |
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HSIB |
High-Speed Image Bus |
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HSLA |
High-Speed Label Applicator |
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HWAI |
Hand Written Address Interpretation |
Software technique to derive delivery information from mail pieces with handwritten address blocks. |
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I2RV |
Integrated Interactive Reading and Video Coding |
(= IIRV) A technique that combines the advantages of automatic machine reading with manual video coding. |
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IA |
Insufficient Address |
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IBIP |
Information based indicia program |
a 2D - Bar Code, use e.g. for determine the mail class |
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IC |
Image Controller |
CS1000 base application program, which controls workflow of coding system |
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ICR |
Image Controller Remote |
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ICS |
Identification Code Sorting (System) |
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ICU |
Image Control Unit |
A major subsystem of the IPSS located in the processing plant. Provides image and decision management and an interface to the RCR and IPU. |
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ID |
Identification |
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IDC |
Image Data Compression |
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IDD |
Interface Design Description |
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IDE |
Integrated Development Environment |
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IDI |
Internal Document Interpretation interface |
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IH |
Image Handler |
CS1000 based application program to store and transfer document images. |
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IIRV |
Integrated Interactive Reading and Video Coding |
= -> I2RV |
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ILS |
Integrated Logistics Support |
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IOS |
Interoperability Specification |
Specification to facilitate exchange of processing, performance and mail piece information to external sources |
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IOSS-EC |
Input/Output Subsystem – Expanded Capability |
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IP |
Internet Protocol |
A standard communications protocol. |
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IPC |
Image Processing Controller |
A major subsystem of the IPSS located in the Remote Encoding Center (REC). Provides central control services and interface to the ICU, DSU and RIC |
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IPR |
In-process Reviews |
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IPS |
Image Persistent Storage |
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IPSS |
Image Processing Sub-System |
The "heart" of RBCS, it provides image management, video coding, and result storage functions. |
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IPT |
In-Plant-Test |
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IPU |
Image Processing Unit |
A major subsystem of the IPSS located in the Remote Encoding Center (REC). Provides image management for coding desk operations, database lookup functions, and ICU interface. |
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IRD |
Image Record Descriptor |
A data structure used in the IPSS. The IRD contains data and flags that indicate the processing status of an individual mail piece. |
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IRCS |
Integrated Reading and Coding System |
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ISD |
Instructional System Design |
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ISS |
Input Sub-System |
A mail transport type. Applied to machines with ID Tag and image capturing features. |
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JPEG |
Joint Photographic Expert Group |
Standardized compression method for colored (gray level) images |
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KBS |
Knowledge-based System |
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KPA |
Key Process Area |
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KSA |
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LAM-EC |
Label Applicator Module – Expanded Capability |
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LAN |
Local Area Network |
A communication network that is restricted to a small geographic area, usually within a building or campus |
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LED |
Light-Emitting Diode |
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LMLM |
Letter Mail Labeling Machine |
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LSI |
Learning Systems International |
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MACA |
Months after Contract Award |
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MB II |
MultiBus II |
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MCE |
Mail Class and Endorsement |
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MDI |
Multi Document Interface |
Microsoft Windows programming interface for creating an application that enables users to work with multiple documents at the same time (multiple windows within main window). |
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MFC |
Microsoft Foundation Classes |
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MLOCR |
Multi-Line Optical Character Reader |
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MLOCR-ISS |
Multi-line Optical Character Reader - Input Sub-System |
A mail processing machine with character recognition and ISS functions. |
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MMO |
Maintenance Management Order |
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MMS |
Module Manager System |
DEC CMS/MMS: a SCM Tool |
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MNS |
Managed Network Services |
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MPBCS |
Mail Processing Bar Code Sorter |
part of the MPE |
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MPE |
Mail Processing Equipment |
-> DBCS, -> DBCS/OSS, -> DIOSS, -> AFCS, -> MLOCR, and -> MPBCS term used in the context of "PARS Plant MPE Operations Training" |
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MS |
Maintenance Series |
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MSDS |
Material Safety Data Sheet |
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MT |
Mechanized Terminal |
A mechanized mail processing transport machine that is part of the CFS. MTs provide for manual encoding of UAA mail and application of a label with the new delivery information. |
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MTOOL |
Maintenance Tool |
CS1000 application for SW maintenance |
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MTSC |
Maintenance Technical Support Center |
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NCED |
National Center for Employee Development |
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NCOA |
National Change of Address |
Term applied to the database maintained by NCSC for commercial applications. |
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NCSC |
National Customer Support Center |
USPS organization based in Memphis, Tennessee, that provides various levels of support to postal organizations and customers. |
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NDSS |
National Directory Support System |
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NFR |
Non Functional Requirement |
all requirements other than direct SW requirements, e.g. documentation requirements or requirements how to manage a project |
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NLT |
Not less than |
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Nixie |
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carrier returned letter for other reasons than a move, e.g. no such number, addressee deceased |
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NMT |
Non-mechanized Terminal |
A PC based workstation used in the current CFS operation. |
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NSN |
National Stock Number |
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NSN |
No Such Number |
Reason for mail piece not deliverable as addressed |
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NSS |
Name Selection Server |
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nUAA |
no(ne) UAA (Undeliverable As Addressed) |
Term applied to an mail item where no COA record for a recipient name exits in CARS. |
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OCR |
Optical Character Recognition |
Computer functionality to convert image data into ASCII or other usable data format. |
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OD |
Operational Directory |
Address Directory used by automatic reader and video coding desks |
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OEM |
Original Equipment Manufacturer |
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OLR |
On-Line Reference |
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OSHA |
Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
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OSI |
Open Systems Interconnection |
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OSS |
Output Sub-System |
A mail processing machine specifically designed to retrieve the results of RBCS processing and print barcodes on mail that represent delivery ZIP Codes. |
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P&DC |
Processing and Distribution Center |
A system designed to intercept and process UAA mail using automated techniques. |
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PARS |
Postal Automated Redirection System |
A system designed to intercept and process UAA mail using automated techniques. |
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PAVE |
Presort Accuracy Validation and Evaluation |
The Presort Accuracy, Validation, and Evaluation (PAVE) program is a process designed in cooperation with the mailing industry to evaluate presort software and determine its accuracy in sorting address files according to Domestic Mail Manual standards. |
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PC |
Personal Computer |
A computer classification that describes a small computer commonly used for personal productivity. |
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PCI |
Peripheral Component Interface |
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PCOA |
PARS Change-of-Address |
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PDB |
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File extension for Microsoft C++ debug information |
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PDE |
Project Development Environment |
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PD&E |
Product Development and Evaluation |
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PICS |
Primary Identification Code Server |
A database server used in the Identification Code Sorting system to provide delivery information based on ID Tag data. |
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PLANET |
Postal Alphanumeric Encoding Technique |
A barcode format utilizing tall/short bars to represent various types of information including delivery ZIP Codes. Differs from POSTNET in format. |
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PLC |
Programmable Logic Controller |
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PM |
Preventive Maintenance |
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PMT |
Potential Move Table |
Tables indicates if there may be a potential Move (pUAA), is part of the CARS |
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POSTNET |
Postal Numeric Encoding Technique |
A barcode format utilizing tall/short bars to represent delivery ZIP Codes. |
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PPL |
Parts Provisioning List |
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PTP |
PARS Transfer Program |
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pUAA |
potential UAA (Undeliverable As Addressed) |
Term applied to a mail item where at least one COA record for a delivery point code exits in CARS. |
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PVCS |
Polytron Version Control System |
SCM Tool |
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QAR |
Quality Assurance Representative |
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QF |
Quality Functions |
a component which collects data about the keying behaviour of a clerk at VCD (counting key strokes, number of rejected images etc.) |
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RAID |
Redundant Array of Independent Disk |
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RBCS |
Remote Bar Coding System - |
A USPS mail processing system that utilizes ID Tag and image capturing technology to process mail. |
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RCD |
Reading- / Coding Device |
New patented approach that combines automatic reading with video encoding to reduce coding effort |
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RCR |
Remote Computer Reader |
An offline OCR function to process images captured by ISS type machines in an attempt to derive a delivery point ZIP Code. |
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REC |
Remote Encoding Center |
A USPS facility where DCOs process image data to derive delivery address information. |
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RFSU |
Remote Forwarding Storage Unit |
is located at the ->P&DC, -> FSU |
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RIC |
Redirection Image Controller |
The image manager of the PARS. RIC is a synonym for the CS1000 dVCC (distributed Video Coding Control) including IH (Image Handler) adapted for PARS. |
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RIP - II |
Recognition Improvement Program – II |
This is a front-end RCR for address reading improvement. |
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RM |
Reference Manual |
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ROI |
Region of Interest |
the region (coordinates) on a physical letter to be read |
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RS |
Return Service Requested |
USPS endorsement |
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RTDS |
Remote Test and Diagnostic System |
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RTM |
Requirement s Traceability Matrix |
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RTS |
Return-to-Sender |
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S/SDS |
System/Subsystem Design Specification |
in PARS the term ->SSDD is applied instead |
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SAP |
System Applications and Processes |
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SC |
System Controller |
Software Component of the RIC |
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SCC |
System Control Computer |
A major subsystem of the IPSS located in the processing plant. Provides central control services and interface to the ICU, DSU and RIC |
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SCF |
Section Center Facility |
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SCM |
Software Configuration Management |
-> CM |
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SCMP |
Software Configuration Management Plan |
Plan for -> CM (= -> SCM) |
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SCR |
Symptom-Cause-Remedy |
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SDD |
Software Design Description Software Design Document |
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SEPG |
Software Engineering Process Group |
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SISS |
Software Integrated Support Systems |
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SIT |
System Integration Test |
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SMS |
Smart Main Server |
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SMTP |
Software Master Test Plan |
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Software-STP |
Software Storage Transfer Processor |
-> SWSTP |
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SOW |
Statement of Work |
A contractual USPS document that identifies the requirements to be met in the development of a product. |
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SPMP |
Software Project Management Plan |
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SQA |
Software Quality Assurance |
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SRD |
Software Requirements Description |
in PARS the term -> SRS is applied instead |
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SRS |
Software Requirements Specification |
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SSDD |
System/Subsystem Design Description |
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SSDS |
System/Subsystem Design Specification |
in PARS the term ->SSDD is applied instead |
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SSPK |
Site Spare Parts Kit |
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SSPM |
Software Standards and Practices Manual |
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STCP |
Storage, Transfer, and Communications Processor |
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STD |
Software Test Description |
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STF |
Sortplan Text Format |
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STP |
Software Test Plan |
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STR |
Software Test Report |
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SVD |
Software Version Description |
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SW |
Software |
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SWSTP |
Software Storage and Transfer Processor |
Software component attached to MLOCR, AFCS, DIOSS or CIOSS that stores and transmits image data and processing results. |
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TBD |
to be defined to be discussed |
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TBR |
to be revised |
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TCP |
Transmission Control Protocol |
A standard communications protocol. |
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TCP/IP |
Transfer Control Protocol/Internet Protocol |
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TDP |
Technical Date Package |
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TLV |
Tag Length Value |
data representation format |
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TMDC |
Topeka Material Distribution Center |
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TMS |
Tray Management System |
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TPU |
Technical Publications Unit |
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TRM |
Technical Review Meeting |
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TRR |
Test Readiness Review |
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UAA |
Undeliverable as Addressed |
Term applied to mail which cannot be delivered to the address on the item due to customer move, incorrect address data, etc. |
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UCD |
Universal Coding Device |
= -> VCD (notation for the new generation of VCDs) |
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UCP |
Universal Co-Processor |
external address reading unit, connected to the mail sorting machines |
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UDP |
User Datagram Protocol |
A standard communications protocol that does not provide for recovery of transmission errors. |
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UFSM 1000 |
Upgraded Flats Sorter Machine 1000 |
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UI |
Users‘ Interface |
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UMF |
Universal Mailer File |
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USPS |
United States Postal Service |
Independent agency of the Executive Branch, established in 1971. |
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VB |
Visual Basic |
Programming language |
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VCC |
Video Control Computer |
The COOL unit combining image and system control |
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VCD |
Video Coding Desk |
Video coding workstation used for address and form resolution |
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VCS |
Video Coding System |
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VDT |
Video Display Terminal |
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WABCR |
Wide Area Bar Code Reader - |
A device that uses image data to read a POSTNET and/or PLANET barcode from a "wide area" of a mail piece. |
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VDT |
Video Display Terminal |
term for VCD used in the IPSS context |
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WABCR |
Wide Area Bar Code Reader |
A device that uses image data to read a POSTNET and/or PLANET barcode from a "wide area" of |
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WACA |
Weeks after contract award |
Weeks after contract award from USPS |
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WAFAA |
Weeks after First Article Acceptance |
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WAFAD |
Weeks after First Article Delivery / Deployment |
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WAFAT |
Weeks after First Article Test |
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WAFPD |
weeks after first production deployment |
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WAIPT
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Weeks after In-Plant-Test |
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WALFUD |
Weeks after last fielded unit delivery |
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WAN |
Wide Area Network |
A data communication network designed to serve an area of hundreds of thousands miles, e.g. private and public packet switching networks and the nationwide telephone network. |
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WAPBCR |
Wide Area Pre-Bar Code Reader |
A WABCR function on MLOCR type machines to read mailer applied or other preexisting barcodes prior to OCR processing. |
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WASCA |
Weeks after subcontract award |
Weeks after subcontract award from SD PA L.P. |
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WBFAD |
Weeks before First Article Delivery / Deployment |
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WBFD |
Weeks before production deployment |
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WBFPD |
Weeks before first production deployment |
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WBIPT |
Weeks before In-Plant-Test |
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WFOV |
Wide Field of View |
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XAI |
Extended Address Interpretation |
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ZIP |
Zone Improvement Plan |
the first 5 digits of the DPC indicating the town (in meanings of the USPS) |
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ZNR |
ZIP Non Ready |
a special mode |