Appeal 2007-3141
Application 10/696,894
1 02. The phrase “function” modifies “cost,” not “destination” because the
2 phrase “to a destination” is itself a modifier of cost and a destination has
3 no weight.
4 Hsieh
5 03. Hsieh is directed toward an automatic mailing apparatus that
6 automatically weighs, stamps and sorts mail so as to save processing
7 time in a post office (Hsieh 1:5-8).
8 04. Hsieh’s device contains a weighing device, a display screen, and letter
9 sorting keys (Hsieh 2:36-50).
10 05. After Hsieh weighs a letter or parcel, the weight of the letter will be
11 shown on the display screen. The customer may then choose the type of
12 mailing service which sort of mailing type desired by depressing one of
13 the letter-sorting keys. The postage is then calculated according to the
14 weight of the letter and the type of mailing service which the operator
15 selects. The postage will then be shown on the display screen (Hsieh
16 3:68 – 4:12).
17 Pusic
18 06. Pusic is directed toward electronic postage meters having a
19 microprocessor to control the printing of postage and the accounting
20 (Pusic 1:5-8).
21 07. Pusic provides an electronically controlled postage meter which
22 automatically prints the zip code, country code, special request code, and
23 identification code directly on a postcard, letter, or package in the form
24 of laser readable bar code. Pusic enables almost all mailings to be
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