Data processing: financial – business practice – management – or co – For cost/price – Postage meter system
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-24
2006-10-24
Hayes, John W. (Department: 3639)
Data processing: financial, business practice, management, or co
For cost/price
Postage meter system
C705S408000, C705S410000, C705S405000, C705S062000, C705S060000, C283S071000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07127434
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is an apparatus, system, and method for postage stamp generation. The apparatus includes print module configured to print a customized image or text based stamp, and a communication module for receiving verification from a server. The apparatus may include a creation module for creating an image or text based stamp, and a selection module for selecting a stamp from a pre-approved selection of stamps. In one embodiment, the apparatus may comprise a personal computer configured for postage stamp generation. Alternatively, the apparatus may include handheld electronic devices, notebooks, or the like. The system may comprise the apparatus, a verification server, and a printer operatively coupled to the apparatus. The method comprises selecting or creating a stamp, sending the stamp to the server for verification, receiving verification, previewing the stamp, purchasing the stamp, and printing the stamp.
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Hayes John W.
Kunzler & Associates
Saliard Shannon
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