Method and system for computing special fees in a parcel postage

Details Method and system for computing special fees in a parcel postage Method and system for computing special fees in a parcel postage

1980-05-27

1982-04-20

Miller, Jr., George H.

Weighing scales

Computer

Electrical

177DIG3, G01G 2322

Patent

active

043254403

ABSTRACT:
A postage calculator system and method comprising means for introducing postal information to the system; a memory means for obtaining weight information of the article to be mailed; a memory means for storing information indicative of special fee categories; and means for generating a postage value for the article from the postal information, the weight information and the special fee information. The system selects postal information indicative of the carrier type, class and destination of an article to be mailed, obtains weight information for the article, selects special fee information indicative of at least one of the following special fee categories for use with the article: registered mail, special delivery, return receipt, certified mail, insurance and C.O.D. The system then generates a postage value for the article.

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patent: 4138735 (1979-02-01), Allocca et al.
patent: 4251874 (1981-02-01), Check, Jr.

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