Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Systems and methods for applying postal rate discounts
- Patent Title (中): 应用邮政折扣的系统和方法
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Application No.: US12651320Application Date: 2009-12-31
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Publication No.: US08768858B1Publication Date: 2014-07-01
- Inventor: Geoffrey C. Begen
- Applicant: Geoffrey C. Begen
- Applicant Address: US CA El Segundo
- Assignee: Stamps com Inc.
- Current Assignee: Stamps com Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US CA El Segundo
- Agency: Fulbright & Jaworski LLP
- Main IPC: G06Q30/00
- IPC: G06Q30/00 ; G06Q10/08 ; G06Q30/02

Abstract:
Embodiments described herein provide a shipper a discount for each postal item that is mailed by a delivery service provider. A facilitator offers the shipper an immediate discount that is based on the shipper meeting certain requirements, e.g. purchasing a certain amount of postage value, shipping a certain number of mail items, and/or shipping a certain type of mail item such as a qualified mail piece. The facilitator will receive a rebate from the delivery service provider based on the shipper ability to meet the established requirements.
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