System and method for marketing over computer networks

Details System and method for marketing over computer networks System and method for marketing over computer networks

2008-09-30

2008-09-30

Norman, Marc E (Department: 3744)

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

Automated electrical financial or business practice or...

Operations research or analysis

C705S013000

Reexamination Certificate

active

09557822

ABSTRACT:
A network-based marketing system is disclosed which allows users to obtain real-time, single-source LTL freight services. These services may be branded by an affiliation. The services are preferably provided over the Internet, and accessed via web browser software in the form of web pages automated by a web server and database server. The invention permits the user to receive rates for LTL freight in real-time, schedule, track and invoice shipments via a distributed network.

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