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Image-customization of computer-based value-bearing items

US8818915B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 1, 2011
Grant dateAug 26, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 8, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07B2017/00604
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The exemplary embodiment of the present invention will provide computer systems and methods for customizing computer-based value-bearing items, such as, for example, customizing a computer-based postage-indicia-bearing item such as exemplary image-customized computer-based postage label 1 in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, depicted in FIG. 1. With reference to FIG. 1, the exemplary customized computer-based postage label 1 will bear an image 2 that would be provided by a corresponding user, namely by the user that orders the customized computer-based postage label. The exemplary customized computer-based postage label 1 will bear a human-readable indication of the country 4 for which the postage is approved. The exemplary customized computer-based postage label 1 will also bear a human-readable indication of an amount of postage 5. The exemplary customized computer-based postage label 1 will also bear a human-readable identifier 6 and a machine-readable set of information 7.

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