Systems and methods for providing localized functionality in browser based postage transactions

    公开(公告)号:US10089797B1

    公开(公告)日:2018-10-02

    申请号:US12713033

    申请日:2010-02-25

    Abstract: Systems and methods which implement localized functionality in a client server system using a technique of caching one or more functional objects for access in response to an appropriate server call are shown. Embodiments provide a browser based postage indicia generation and printing solution in which a browser upon which a postage client is operable is controlled to cache one or more functional objects in the form of script files. Various functional objects may be optimized for caching by clients such as postal rating scripts, postal insurance rating scripts, address verification scripts, etc. Security and/or accuracy verification may be implemented by a server to independently verify the results of the use of functional objects by a client.

    Systems and methods for rules based shipping

    公开(公告)号:US09842308B1

    公开(公告)日:2017-12-12

    申请号:US12713052

    申请日:2010-02-25

    CPC classification number: G06Q10/083

    Abstract: Systems and methods which implement a rules based engine for processing items for shipping are shown. Embodiments implement a series of rules that are executed in a particular order to address decision points in processing individual items of a plurality of items for shipping. A user interface adapted to allow a user to create rules, weigh or order the rules, revise rules, enable/disable rules, etc. is provided according to embodiments. By selecting and associating various rule parameters, such as conditions, operators, and/or outcomes, through the rules interface a user may create and revise rules as desired. The rules interface of embodiments provides a hierarchical rules environment in which the resulting rules are weighted or ordered for hierarchical implementation.

    Systems and methods for value bearing indicia balance reservation

    公开(公告)号:US09727860B1

    公开(公告)日:2017-08-08

    申请号:US13217896

    申请日:2011-08-25

    Abstract: Systems and methods which operate to reserve an amount of value associated with a value bearing indicia (VBI) request or requests are shown. Embodiments facilitate completion of a multiple VBI session without failing due to insufficient value balance once the session has begun. Additionally or alternatively, embodiments facilitate later or subsequent (e.g., scheduled) completion of a VBI session, whether a session for a single VBI or multiple VBI, without failing due to insufficient value balance. Value reservations may be made automatically and/or manually. Embodiments provide various reservation priority levels, such as to individual users, user groups, user systems, sessions, types of sessions, jobs, etc., in order to facilitate completion of various desired operations without failure due to insufficient value. Value reservation techniques according to embodiments do not introduce additional transactions into a normal VBI session flow.

    Systems and methods for single sign-in for multiple accounts
    4.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods for single sign-in for multiple accounts 有权
    单一登录多个帐户的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08201217B1

    公开(公告)日:2012-06-12

    申请号:US11542658

    申请日:2006-10-03

    CPC classification number: G06F21/41 H04L63/0815

    Abstract: Systems and methods which facilitate single user sign-in for multiple accounts are shown. Embodiments create a single user base which maps users to multiple accounts. The use of a single set of credentials by the user is provided for according to embodiments irrespective of the applications associated with the various accounts having very different security protocols. A system hosting the shared user base preferably provides a single authentication point for multiple services. Embodiments an authenticator string, as may be passed between a client and bridge server and/or client and application, in order to enable user access, detect attacks with respect to a client conversation, etcetera. In addition to providing a shared user base for single sign-in, embodiments provide additional shared functionality and/or functionality not available from the applications themselves.

    Abstract translation: 显示了促进单个用户登录多个帐户的系统和方法。 实施例创建了将用户映射到多个帐户的单个用户群。 根据实施例提供了用户使用单个凭证集,而不管与具有非常不同的安全协议的各种帐户相关联的应用。 托管共享用户基站的系统优选地为多个服务提供单个认证点。 实施例可以在客户机和桥服务器和/或客户端和应用之间传递的认证字符串,以便使用户访问,检测关于客户端对话的攻击等。 除了提供用于单点登录的共享用户基础之外,实施例提供从应用本身不可用的附加共享功能和/或功能。

    Shipping interface for a user interface

    公开(公告)号:US09761061B1

    公开(公告)日:2017-09-12

    申请号:US11586843

    申请日:2006-10-26

    CPC classification number: G07B17/00024 G07B2017/00056 G07B2017/0033

    Abstract: Systems and methods which provide a shipping interface within a user interface are shown. A shipping interface of embodiments is provided within a open architecture or multiple application user interface, such as a browser user interface. A user may be enabled to use a same shipping account with respect to any number of applications or functions. Moreover, a user may be enabled to select a shipping provider of preference, even where the underlying application or function does not support the selected shipping provider or any shipping functions. Embodiments provide comparison of various shipping providers to a user for selection. Embodiments comprise a browser plug-in operable to provide a shipping interface, such a by inserting one or more shipping buttons within a page displayed by the browser, within a popup window, within a frame along the main browser window, within a browser menu bar, tool tray, etcetera.

    Systems and methods for applying postal rate discounts
    6.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods for applying postal rate discounts 有权
    应用邮政折扣的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08768858B1

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-01

    申请号:US12651320

    申请日:2009-12-31

    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.

    Abstract translation: 本文描述的实施例为托运人提供由递送服务提供商邮寄的每个邮政物品的折扣。 协调人向托运人提供立即折扣,基于满足某些要求的托运人,例如 购买一定数量的邮资值,运送一定数量的邮件,和/或运送某种类型的邮件项目,如合格的邮件。 协调人将根据托运人满足既定要求的能力从运送服务提供商处获得回扣。

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SINGLE SIGN-IN FOR MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS
    7.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SINGLE SIGN-IN FOR MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS 审中-公开
    单一登录用于多个帐户的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120227094A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-09-06

    申请号:US13468572

    申请日:2012-05-10

    CPC classification number: G06F21/41 H04L63/0815

    Abstract: Systems and methods which facilitate single user sign-in for multiple accounts are shown. Embodiments create a single user base which maps users to multiple accounts. The use of a single set of credentials by the user is provided for according to embodiments irrespective of the applications associated with the various accounts having very different security protocols. A system hosting the shared user base preferably provides a single authentication point for multiple services. Embodiments an authenticator string, as may be passed between a client and bridge server and/or client and application, in order to enable user access, detect attacks with respect to a client conversation, etcetera. In addition to providing a shared user base for single sign-in, embodiments provide additional shared functionality and/or functionality not available from the applications themselves.

    Abstract translation: 显示了促进单个用户登录多个帐户的系统和方法。 实施例创建了将用户映射到多个帐户的单个用户群。 根据实施例提供了用户使用单个凭证集,而不管与具有非常不同的安全协议的各种帐户相关联的应用。 托管共享用户基站的系统优选地为多个服务提供单个认证点。 实施例可以在客户机和桥服务器和/或客户端和应用之间传递的认证字符串,以便使用户访问,检测关于客户端对话的攻击等。 除了提供用于单点登录的共享用户基础之外,实施例提供从应用本身不可用的附加共享功能和/或功能。

    PROOF OF MAILING
    8.
    发明申请
    PROOF OF MAILING 有权
    邮件证明

    公开(公告)号:US20100153252A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-17

    申请号:US12337443

    申请日:2008-12-17

    CPC classification number: G06Q10/0833 G06Q10/10 G06Q30/012 G06Q40/00 G06Q40/02

    Abstract: Methods and systems for providing a proof of mailing service include receiving from a user a designation of a recipient to receive an item to be mailed, and receiving a free-form description of the item. Postage indicia is printed bearing an amount of postage for a mail piece containing the item. In response to the mail piece being processes by a postal authority, a transmission from the postal authority containing a scanned image of the mail piece is received. The recipient is then sent a notification that the item has been mailed, and the notification includes the free-form description of the item and access to the scanned image.

    Abstract translation: 用于提供邮寄服务证明的方法和系统包括从用户接收接收者的指定以接收待邮寄的项目,以及接收对该项目的自由形式的描述。 打印邮资标签,邮寄的邮资数量为包含该物品的邮件。 响应于邮件正由邮政机构处理,接收到包含邮件的扫描图像的邮政机构的传送。 然后,收件人被发送通知,该通知已经邮寄了该项目,并且该通知包括该项目的自由形式描述和对扫描图像的访问。

    Systems and methods for protecting content when using a general purpose user interface application

    公开(公告)号:US09728107B1

    公开(公告)日:2017-08-08

    申请号:US12103465

    申请日:2008-04-15

    Abstract: Systems and methods which prevent or limit access to protected content (e.g., value bearing indicia (VBI)) by a general purpose user interface application (e.g., web browser) are shown. Embodiments implement techniques to avoid displaying protected content by a general purpose user interface application, or displaying protected content during a time in which a user does not have access to particular functions of the general purpose user interface application, to protect the content from various operations, such as repeated printing, electronic copying, etc. Data presentation formatting control in the form of style sheets may be utilized to control access to content. Additionally or alternatively, executable code or an executable object may be implemented within a page or other content to control access to content. Similarly, separate areas, such as windows or pages, may be utilized to control access to content.

    Restricted printing of postage with layout constraints in a browser
    10.
    发明授权
    Restricted printing of postage with layout constraints in a browser 有权
    在浏览器中限制打印有限制的邮资

    公开(公告)号:US08965809B1

    公开(公告)日:2015-02-24

    申请号:US12470355

    申请日:2009-05-21

    Abstract: The present invention is directed to systems and methods which restrict the use of Value Bearing Indicia (VBI) such that a general purpose interface application can be used to securely and/or precisely print VBI. A method and/or system of embodiments of the invention, includes a general purpose interface application being operated on a general purpose processor to request VBI, and in response to that request, receiving a content object comprising both the VBI and defined parameters which are controlled such that the general purpose interface application's use of the VBI is restricted.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及限制使用价值轴承标记(VBI)的系统和方法,使得可以使用通用接口应用来安全地和/或精确地打印VBI。 本发明的实施例的方法和/或系统包括在通用处理器上操作以请求VBI的通用接口应用程序,并且响应于该请求,接收包括被控制的VBI和定义的参数的内容对象 使得通用接口应用程序对VBI的使用受到限制。

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