System and method for producing a mailpiece including value...

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2011-06-28

2011-06-28

Hayes, John W (Department: 3628)

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

For cost/price

Postage meter system

C705S408000, C705S410000, C493S187000, C101S371000, C053S460000, C053S461000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07970714

ABSTRACT:
A system for producing a mailpiece for delivery in accordance with a Value Added (VA) service. The system comprises a computer processor having Value Added Services (VAS) program code adapted to operate in combination with the processor's print driver code. Further, the VAS program code is operative to receive operator input data in connection with a Value Added Service. Additionally, the system includes at least one peripheral device, operating in combination with the VAS program code, for (i) determining charges in connection with the mailpiece based upon the VA service and (ii) printing VAS data/postage indicia on the mailpiece. In one embodiment of the invention, the system includes a VAS database for collecting VAS data and performing various accounting services (e.g., charge-back, financial tracking) or producing a manifest document when using a Manifest Mailing System. The method includes the steps of attaching the VAS program code to the print driver code and/or registering the VAS code with the peripheral device to establish the location or portal for sending integrated VAS data.

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