Method to account for domestic and international mail fees

Details Method to account for domestic and international mail fees Method to account for domestic and international mail fees

2001-11-15

2008-03-18

Robinson-Boyce, Akiba K. (Department: 3628)

Data processing: financial, business practice, management, or co

For cost/price

Postage meter system

Reexamination Certificate

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07346590

ABSTRACT:
The invention makes it easier for the post office to calculate accurately terminal dues by providing information to the post regarding each piece or parcel of mail that crosses an international border. The invention also makes it easier for the post offices to calculate terminal dues by obtaining fee information from mail that is sent internationally. The foregoing is accomplished by placing an indication on the mail that the fees for delivering the mail have been paid or will be paid by a mailer who has an account with the post office; sorting the mail to find international mail; storing the fees that have been paid or will be paid for international mail; reporting the fees that have been paid for international mail to all participating post offices; and calculating the fees that are to be transferred to participating post offices.

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