Update sensor.usps.markdown (#2662)

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ha_release: 0.36
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The `usps` platform allows one to track deliveries by the [US Postal Service (USPS)](https://www.usps.com/).
In addition to having a USPS account, you will need to complete the "Opt-In" process by clicking "Get Started Now" on [this page](https://my.usps.com/mobileWeb/pages/intro/start.action). Currently, you also will need to have a package listed in the "Package Dashboard" in order for the component to complete set-up.
The `usps` platform allows one to track deliveries and inbound mail from the [US Postal Service (USPS)](https://www.usps.com/).
In addition to having a USPS account, you will need to complete the "Opt-In" process by clicking "Get Started Now" on [this page](https://my.usps.com/mobileWeb/pages/intro/start.action). You must also "Opt-In" to [Informed Delivery](https://informeddelivery.usps.com/box/pages/intro/start.action) to see inbound mail.
To enable this sensor, add the following lines to your `configuration.yaml`:
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password: YOUR_PASSWORD
```
You will see two new sensors, one for packages and one for mail.
Configuration options for the USPS Sensor:
- **username** (*Required*): The username to access the MyUSPS service.
- **password** (*Required*): The password for the given username.
- **name** (*Optional*): Name the sensor (default: your mailing address).
- **update_inverval** (*Optional*): Minimum time interval between updates. Default is 1 hour. Supported formats:
- `update_interval: 'HH:MM:SS'`
- `update_interval: 'HH:MM'`
- Time period dictionary, e.g.:
<pre>update_interval:
# At least one of these must be specified:
days: 0
hours: 0
minutes: 3
seconds: 30
milliseconds: 0
</pre>
- **name** (*Optional*): Prefix for sensor names (defaults to "USPS")
<p class='note warning'>
The USPS sensor logs into the MyUSPS website to scrape package data. It does not use an API.