According to Lockheed Martin’s press release: Lockheed Martin has been awarded two contracts totaling $9 million from the U.S. Postal Service to upgrade and increase the processing capability of the Remote Computer Reader (RCR) system.

The Remote Computer Reader upgrade will provide additional capacity to handle processing during peak periods. The additional capacity will allow the USPS to sort more mail and create more flexible mail processing options, which are extremely beneficial during the holiday season.

RCR consists of arrays of computer servers loaded with software trained to decipher printed or handwritten addresses on letters. RCR now accurately machine reads 86 percent of handwritten addresses, versus 2 percent in 1995, and 93 percent of typed or printed addresses, up from 35 percent in 1995. It is installed in approximately 350 U.S. Postal Service Processing and Distribution Centers in major cities.

Lockheed Martin has worked with the Postal Service on the Remote Computer Reader system for more than 10 years.