drogher

Identify shippers and valid tracking numbers from package barcodes.

A package barcode string is tested against known shipper barcode types, matching the format and calculating checksum validity to identify the type provided. The module supports these barcode formats:

• DHL
• FedEx Express
• FedEx Ground "96"
• OnTrac
• UPS
• USPS IMpb
• USPS UPU S10
• USPS 20

Note: For some shippers the package barcode is the same as the tracking number, while for others the tracking number is a subset of the barcode. Inputting a tracking number instead of a barcode will not work in all cases.

Usage

Begin by importing the Drogher module:

>>> import drogher

Now, call the barcode function with a package barcode string:

>>> package = drogher.barcode('1Z999AA10123456784')

That returns a Package subclass containing some useful information:

>>> package.barcode
'1Z999AA10123456784'
>>> package.shipper
'UPS'
>>> package.tracking_number
'1Z999AA10123456784'

We can ensure the package is valid, which tells us the barcode matched an expected format and that the calculated checksum matches the check digit:

>>> package.is_valid
True

If a barcode cannot be matched with a shipper, the package is not valid and the shipper is None:

>>> package = drogher.barcode('123456')
>>> package.is_valid
False
>>> package.shipper
None

Spaces in the provided barcode are automatically removed:

>>> package = drogher.barcode('9114 9010 7574 2452 0191 46')
>>> package.barcode
'9114901075742452019146'

For some shippers, the barcode is not the same as the tracking number:

>>> package = drogher.barcode('420221539101026837331000039521')
>>> package.barcode
'420221539101026837331000039521'
>>> package.tracking_number
'9101026837331000039521'
>>> package.shipper
'USPS'

Changelog

Version 0.0.2

• Improved pattern match for USPS IMpb barcodes
• Added support for 20 character USPS barcodes

Version 0.0.1

• Initial release