| 6990469 |
Method for reissuing indicium in a postage metering system |
| Jan-24-2006 |
A method of reissuing secured postage indicium includes the steps of dispensing from a postage meter an original postage indicium as evidence of postage dispensed for a requested postage transaction, the... |
| 6941286 |
Method and apparatus for providing refunds in a postage metering system |
| Sep-6-2005 |
A method for facilitating refunds in a postage metering system includes the steps of receiving at a computer a request for a refund of a postage amount; using the computer for accessing a dispute account... |
| 6868395 |
Business transactions using the internet |
| Mar-15-2005 |
In a campaign, a customer's file is reviewed to determine the offer or solicitation to send to the customer and the time such will remain open, and an e-mail message is sent to the customer that contains... |
| 6865560 |
Method and system for reporting carrier delivery status to a mailer |
| Mar-8-2005 |
A method and system for providing a delivery confirmation service to a mailer who uses a postage meter to pay the postage for mailing a mail piece. The mailer applies a shipping label containing an identification... |
| 6865557 |
Network open metering system |
| Mar-8-2005 |
A transaction evidencing system includes a plurality of computer systems operatively configured to form a network with one of the computer systems functioning as a server and the remaining computer systems... |
| 6834273 |
System for capturing information from a postal indicia producing device so as to correct improperly paid mail pieces |
| Dec-21-2004 |
A system for correcting the rating and payment of mail pieces scanned and weighed by the post. The foregoing is accomplished by: uniquely identifying mail pieces during the metering process; maintaining... |
| 6823321 |
Method and system for optimizing refill amount for automatic refill of a shared virtual postage meter |
| Nov-23-2004 |
A method and system for dynamically optimizing the amount of an automatic refill of a shared virtual postage meter is disclosed. A desired time between refills is predetermined based on the capacity of... |
| 6813614 |
Method for re-keying postage metering devices |
| Nov-2-2004 |
A method for communicating a re-keying message from a postage meter to a registration authority includes the steps of determining at the postage meter that a current key needs to be replaced with a new... |
| 6623191 |
Portable printer |
| Sep-23-2003 |
There is disclosed a lightweight portable printer having a frame or housing with a print head and a cooperable platen roll mounted in the housing. The housing pivotally mounts a subassembly. The subassembly... |
| 6619544 |
System and method for instant online postage metering |
| Sep-16-2003 |
A system and method for instantly printing PC postage before establishing a postage meter account. The method includes the steps of a meter vendor obtaining a first meter license from the Post for a first... |
| 6618709 |
Computer assisted and/or implemented process and architecture for web-based monitoring of energy related usage, and client accessibility therefor |
| Sep-9-2003 |
A method and computer architecture monitoring resource usage via a global computer network. The computer architecture may include a resource-metering data recorder/translator unit having a global computer... |
| 6587843 |
Method for improving the security of postage meter machines in the transfer of credit |
| Jul-1-2003 |
In a method for improving the security of postage meter machines in credit transfers, having at least two modes, the presence of a security flag is necessary for operation of the machine. The security... |
| 6463133 |
Method and apparatus for telecommunications signal routing and data management |
| Oct-8-2002 |
A telecommunications signal routing and data management apparatus for directing incoming telecommunications signals to devices connected thereto, or receiving message signals over a telephone subscriber... |
| 6442571 |
Methods and apparatus for secure electronic, certified, restricted delivery mail systems |
| Aug-27-2002 |
A computer data signal embodied in a propagation medium is provided. The signal enables a variable number of data transfers and includes an initial connection source code segment and a data transfer source... |
| 6405183 |
Method and system for automatically transferring information in a data processing center |
| Jun-11-2002 |
A method and system for automatically transferring information in a data processing system, including setting a counter within a data processing device to a predetermined time period and counting the predetermined... |
| 6381590 |
Remote postage meter resetting system having alternate postage funding sources |
| Apr-30-2002 |
A remote postage meter resetting system includes apparatus for sending a request to recharge the postage meter by the postage recharge amount together with first data indicative of a first user prepaid... |
| 6356919 |
Method and apparatus for redundant postage accounting data files |
| Mar-12-2002 |
Apparatus and method for the maintenance of redundant postage accounting datafiles. Redundant postage accounting report data is maintained by the present invention by first creating a datafile on a postage... |
| 6073125 |
Token key distribution system controlled acceptance mail payment and evidencing system |
| Jun-6-2000 |
A method for controlled acceptance mail accounting and evidencing, includes creating a mail batch including at least one mail piece having an encrypted indicia printed thereon. The encrypted indicia is... |
| 6064993 |
Closed system virtual postage meter |
| May-16-2000 |
A system and method for evidencing postage on a mailpiece includes a printer module transmitting to a remote data center a request for indicia data. The data center includes a processor, a database and... |
| 6064992 |
Postage meter using two ascending registers in an accounting function |
| May-16-2000 |
A postage meter includes a memory including an ascending credit register to store an accumulated value of credit and an ascending tote register to store an accumulated tote value of postage charge dispensed... |
| 6019281 |
Postal security device with display |
| Feb-1-2000 |
A primary circuit has an associated parameter, and a display circuit maintains a copy of that parameter. The display circuit displays the parameter based on the copy, and updates the copy by listening... |
| 6010069 |
Remote postage meter resetting system having alternate funding sources |
| Jan-4-2000 |
A remote postage meter resetting system includes apparatus for sending a request to recharge the postage meter by the postage recharge amount together with first data indicative of a first user prepaid... |
| 6009417 |
Proof of postage digital franking |
| Dec-28-1999 |
A proof-of-postage generating system wherein funds, application of those funds, the replenishment of those funds and the auditing of those funds are secure against attempts at fraud. The system may either... |
| 5909373 |
System for discounting postage for a postage kiosk containing a franking machine |
| Jun-1-1999 |
A postal meter is contained in a kiosk. The kiosk also contains a postage meter secure classifier; and a modem link, which communicates with a data center, that is located at a different location. The... |
| 5893903 |
Multimedia message system with revenue allocation |
| Apr-13-1999 |
The Multimedia Message System of the present invention provides revenue allocation between disparate sender-receiver service providers on a per message basis for a sender, connected to a telecommunications... |
| 5884292 |
System for smart card funds refill |
| Mar-16-1999 |
A system for providing items of value, charging the items to a smart card, and for recharging the smart card. The system includes a station for providing the items of value, which may be postal services,... |
| 5826246 |
Secure postage meter in an ATM application |
| Oct-20-1998 |
A postage metering capability is integrated in an automated teller machine. With minimal modification and using several components of the ATM to perform functions useful in dispensing of postage, the secured... |
| 5819239 |
Method of verifying proper payment of postage |
| Oct-6-1998 |
A method is disclosed for ensuring proper payment by a mailer for postage indicia printed by the postage meter of a mailing machine operated by the mailer. The method includes a series of steps carried... |
| 5812990 |
System and method for providing an additional cryptography layer for postage meter refills |
| Sep-22-1998 |
A system and method is provided for refilling a postage metering system that includes a host coupled to a postal security device (PSD). A user enters a first request for postage refill which is transmitted... |
| 5812536 |
Secure accounting system employing RF communications for enhanced security and functionality |
| Sep-22-1998 |
A value metering system embodying the present invention includes a storage component for storing a unique value metering system identification to enable identification of the value metering system from... |
| 5729460 |
Method for payment of the recrediting of an electronic postage meter and arrangement for the operation of a data central |
| Mar-17-1998 |
In a method and apparatus for paying for recrediting of an electronic postage meter machine, switchable into a reloading mode, and communicating with a data central, data is entered into the postage meter... |
| 5701250 |
Setting by phone for counter resettable postage meters |
| Dec-23-1997 |
This invention provides a secure environment to allow the customer to purchase postage for counter resettable postage meters. This invention allows the post office or agent to insure the accuracy and integrity... |
| 5638442 |
Method for remotely inspecting a postage meter |
| Jun-10-1997 |
The postage meter terminal has the ability to telecommunicate with a remote central computer for the principal purpose of remotely resetting the funding registers of the postage meter terminal. During... |
| 5612884 |
Remote meter operation |
| Mar-18-1997 |
A technique for reconfiguring in the field postage meters having a set of features that may be selectively enabled or disabled by software. The technique provides security so that the meter company will... |
| 5602742 |
Postage metering system |
| Feb-11-1997 |
A postage management system is disclosed that enables the use of one of a plurality of carriers from any station in the network. The system imprints postage on postal and private courier parcels and envelopes.... |
| 5526271 |
Franking machine |
| Jun-11-1996 |
A franking machine is constructed such that only those electronic circuit elements carrying out functions for which there is a need for security are housed in a secure housing. Thus means for accounting... |
| 5505549 |
Character resource utilizing system |
| Apr-9-1996 |
A character resource utilizing system for preparing print data from an extracted character resource and printing characters. The character resource utilizing system includes a memory for storing a first... |
| 5384846 |
System and apparatus for controlled production of a secure identification card |
| Jan-24-1995 |
An identification card and system and apparatus for producing and authenticating such an identification card in a controlled manner. An object or other entity for which the identification card will evidence... |
| 5369401 |
Remote meter operation |
| Nov-29-1994 |
A technique for reconfiguring in the field postage meters having a set of features that may be selectively enabled or disabled by software. The technique provides security so that the meter company will... |
| 5367464 |
Franking meter system |
| Nov-22-1994 |
A system for remote resetting of franking meters is disclosed in which the meters communicate with a central resetting terminal. A transaction identification number (IDN) is generated at the resetting... |
| 5340965 |
Mechanical postage meter resetting device and method |
| Aug-23-1994 |
A postage meter resetting apparatus includes a stepper motor as a first motive arrangement for turning the resetting shaft of a mechanical postage meter, another stepper motor as a second motive mechanism... |
| 5323323 |
Franking machine system |
| Jun-21-1994 |
A franking machine system is disclosed in which a master controller is provided to communicate with a postal authority resetting center and with a plurality of franking machines. The controller includes... |
| 5319562 |
System and method for purchase and application of postage using personal computer |
| Jun-7-1994 |
A distributed computer system enables end-users having personal computers to purchase postage from the post authority. End-user computers each include a modem for communicating with a computer at the postal... |
| 5309363 |
Remotely rechargeable postage meter |
| May-3-1994 |
A postage meter and system is provided for recharging the postage meter using a credit card number via communication over a modem with a manufacturer host. The postage meter has a nonvolatile register... |
| 5280531 |
Apparatus for the analysis of postage meter usage |
| Jan-18-1994 |
A method and system for analyzing the usage of postage meters with respect to the history of meter recharges for the purpose of detecting fraudulent or improper usage of the meters. The apparatus includes... |
| 5278541 |
Enhanced reliability in portable rechargeable devices |
| Jan-11-1994 |
In a postage meter which has a meter section powered by house current in normal operation, but which requires auxiliary power source batteries while in transit, a circuit is provided which, in connection... |
| 5257196 |
Apparatus and method for the processing of mail |
| Oct-26-1993 |
A system has been conceived whereby the capability of a postage meter can be expanded through use of an interface device. A device is put into electrical communication with an electronic postage meter,... |
| 5237506 |
Remote resetting postage meter |
| Aug-17-1993 |
A system for remotely resetting a postage meter, by adding a variable amount of postage, includes a computerized central facility or "host", in telephone communication with the meter, which host verifies... |
| 5233657 |
Method for franking postal matter and device for carrying out the method |
| Aug-3-1993 |
A method for franking postal matter uses an apparatus of a postage user having franking functions and being coupled through telecommunication devices with a remote data processing center for recording... |
| 5233531 |
Remote postage meter resetting by facsimile communication |
| Aug-3-1993 |
A system and method for the recharge of postage meters. A request for recharge of a postage meter is transmitted to a remote location as a facsimile image. The information in the request is extracted using... |
