Downloadable digital rate calculating scale
US6960730B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 28, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01G19/4148
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
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.
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