System and methods to effect return of a consumer product

Details System and methods to effect return of a consumer product System and methods to effect return of a consumer product

2006-07-11

2006-07-11

Pond, Robert M. (Department: 3625)

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

Automated electrical financial or business practice or...

Electronic shopping

C705S027200

Reexamination Certificate

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07076449

ABSTRACT:
A network server is provided which effects the return of a consumer product. The network server is adapted to present to a client located on the network one or more form pages adapted to elicit consumer information including an identification of the consumer product to be returned and an identification of the present location of the consumer product. The server can receive the consumer information and transmit to the client shipping label data which includes an identification of a destination for the consumer product and of a carrier service. The destination is selected in accordance with the consumer information and without regard to where the consumer product was purchased.

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