Method and apparatus for communicating with a card distribution center for selecting, ordering, and sending social expression cards

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6873971
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09525491

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A system for communicating with a card distribution center for selecting, ordering, and sending social expression cards using a personal computer. The user can enter names and addresses of card recipients into the delivery system wherein the information is maintained in a database. The delivery system displays digitized images of the cards on a display screen which are retrieved from a card database. From the cards displayed, the user can select cards for designated recipients and enter personalized messages and a digitized signature. The user may then send the order to a card distribution center, which processes the order, retrieves and prints the selected card images including any user messages or user signature, and mails the cards to designated recipients or customers. The system maintains a database of all recipients, addresses, associated occasions and dates, card preferences, relationships and order history.

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HALLMARK CARDS INCORPORATED2501 MCGEE STREET KANSAS CITY MO 64108

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Friedrich, Dan G Chicago, IL 4 612
Tackbary, Mary Thomasma Riverwoods, IL 3 300

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