Patent ID: 6076076
Filing Date: 2000-06-13
Classification: G06Q,G07F

Abstract:
A method of obtaining and providing prepaid printing services or imaged documents, using a remote computer having a display screen, and a host computer, comprising the steps of:(a) purchasing a prepaid print card or computer diskette having a predetermined value of printing services or imaged documents; and then substantially sequentially:(b) using the card or diskette and the remote computer, electronically accessing the host computer and supplying verification data to the host computer;(c) with the host computer, verifying authenticity of the card or diskette used in step (b), including the remaining purchase value;(d) electronically transmitting printing services or imaged documents order information from the remote computer to the host computer;(e) electronically composing document information, using the order information at a location distinct from the remote location;(f) imaging documents using the electronically composed document information at a location distinct from the remote location;(g) shipping the imaged documents to a desired location; and(h) at the appropriate time, debiting the prepaid print card or computer diskette.