Systems and methods for the provision of postage

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2011-08-02

2011-08-02

Wu, Rutao (Department: 3628)

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

For cost/price

Postage meter system

Reexamination Certificate

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07991707

ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods for providing postal services which allow customers to flexibly obtain postal services while also allowing customers to defer the payment of postage until the time of mailing or later. Information provided by a postal service is used to identify items that have been processed by the postal service, allowing a service provider to collect payment for those items after they have been provided to the postal service for processing.

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