Method and system for providing order status information...

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C705S040000, C705S027200

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07130818

ABSTRACT:
A method and system for providing order status information using a network address, by receiving a network address from a customer when the customer places an order with the merchant. An information system is interrogated via a network to determine a status of the order. A message indicating the status of the order is automatically composed and transmitted to the network address for the customer.

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