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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 01, 2005
Filed:
Feb. 28, 2003
Matthew Lawler, Homer Glen, IL (US);
Paul Nizzere, Darien, IL (US);
Dennis Leonard, Chicago, IL (US);
Christopher Chudek, Atlanta, GA (US);
John B. Salzman, Chicago, IL (US);
Jacqueline M. Vossler, Chicago, IL (US);
Prathip Govindan, Atlanta, GA (US);
Arpita Gillis, Atlanta, GA (US);
Dung Cao, Ho Chi Minh, VN;
Hiep Nguyen, Ho Chi Minh, VN;
Thai Ha, Ho Chi Minh, VN;
Trung Le, Melbourne, AU;
Ngoc DO, Ho Chi Minh, VN;
Matthew Lawler, Homer Glen, IL (US);
Paul Nizzere, Darien, IL (US);
Dennis Leonard, Chicago, IL (US);
Christopher Chudek, Atlanta, GA (US);
John B. Salzman, Chicago, IL (US);
Jacqueline M. Vossler, Chicago, IL (US);
Prathip Govindan, Atlanta, GA (US);
Arpita Gillis, Atlanta, GA (US);
Dung Cao, Ho Chi Minh, VN;
Hiep Nguyen, Ho Chi Minh, VN;
Thai Ha, Ho Chi Minh, VN;
Trung Le, Melbourne, AU;
Ngoc Do, Ho Chi Minh, VN;
Pelstar, L.L.C., Bridgeview, IL (US);
Abstract
A downloadable postage rate calculating device including a platform for receiving a parcel and providing a weight for the parcel, and a processor configured to receive current rates information downloaded from a computer or other similar device. The processor calculates a postage amount for the parcel based on at least a portion of the current rates information and the weight of the parcel. The processor can also compare the postage amount for a first carrier and shipping method, with that of a second carrier and shipping method, or between two shipping methods offered by the same carrier.