A RENTAL SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS

摘要

Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a method, apparatus and system for the rental of items via a computer network. In a preferred embodiment, a consumer joins a membership with the rental provider and selects a rental program, wherein the rental programs are defined by a maximum number of rental items, a predefined rental period and a fee. In preferred embodiments of the invention, the rental system determines whether the user is eligible to receive the requested item, and further, whether the requested item can be distributed to the location specified by the user.