System and method for managing multiple postal functions in a single account

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20010042052A1
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09820428

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The present invention provides techniques for sharing a plurality of postage dispensing resources among a plurality of customers using a communication network such as the Internet. In an exemplary embodiment, the consumer is provided with a plurality of mailing and/or shipping products, including goods and/or services, based upon a single customer account and a single postage license. Specific embodiments increase customer convenience and reduce overhead expenses by eliminating the need for administering multiple licenses and multiple customer accounts. In addition the consumer with at least one account, through a web interface, may either add or remove products without establishing or canceling accounts or licenses.

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NEOPOST INC30955 HUNTWOOD AVENUE HAYWARD CA 94544

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Leon, J P San Carlos, CA 32 865

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