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Method and arrangement for data processing in a shipping system with a postage meter machine, including automatic selection of the most beneficial carrier

  • US 6,321,214 B1
  • Filed: 01/13/2000
  • Issued: 11/20/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/02/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for data processing in a franking system comprising the steps of:

  • creating a document in a document producing program in a personal computer;

    calling an input mask in said personal computer including a group of carriers available for shipping said document, each carrier having information uniquely identifying that carrier;

    executing a routine in said personal computer for identifying a most beneficial carrier among said group of carriers and storing said most beneficial carrier, identified by said information, together with said document in said personal computer; and

    printing out said document including printing a recipient address thereon and printing said information identifying said most beneficial carrier.

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