Method and apparatus for individualized postage value computing
June 30, 2002. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3635297 Electronic postage metering system Serial data bus for use in a multiprocessor parcel postage metering system System and method for computing domestic and international postage Multiprocessor parcel postage metering system having serial data bus Postage value calculator with expanded memory versatility Method and system for computing special fees in a parcel postage metering system Electronic postage metering system Postage value determining scale with expandable memory port Patent #: 4430716 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 06/393839 filed on 06/30/1982US Classes:705/409Rate updatingExaminersPrimary: Krass, Errol A.Assistant: Cosimano, Edward R. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassG07B 17/00 (20060101)AbstractAutomatic postage value computing for individually selected services is described using a replaceable individualized directory memory and a replaceable rate chart memory suitable with all directory memories. Memories are provided with pseudo rate charts that resemble conventional rate charts but serve to either grant or deny access to a rate chart depending upon the user's selection. The use of pseudo rate charts permits an unbundling of the postage value computation services to serve the user's needs, without requiring program changes. With individualized directory memory rate selection the updating of user rate chart memories is limited to those rates he has selected. Several embodiments are described. | |
