Systems and methods for activation of postage indicia at point of sale

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9978185
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12103496

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Systems and methods which provide for activation of postage indicia at a point of sale are shown. In operation according to embodiments, unassigned (e.g., not yet activated or not yet representing postage value) tokens (e.g., IBI barcodes) suitable for later use as postage indicia are distributed to various point of sale locations, such as retail locations, consumer kiosks, vending machines, etc. and made available for purchase by users. Upon purchase, at a point of sale, such unassigned tokens are preferably activated as valid or “live” postage indicia. Thereafter, the postage indicia may be used to post mail items.

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AUCTANE INC4301 BULL CREEK RD AUSTIN TX 78731

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Bortnak, James M Santa Barbara, US 2 22
McBride, Kenneth T Palos Verdes Estates, US 4 47

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