| 6571213 |
Router utility for a parcel shipping system |
| May-27-2003 |
A router utility and corresponding method for routing a load of one or more shipments of parcels, for use in a system for managing shipping parcels that includes a shipping database and a planning engine... |
| 6532452 |
System and method for employing digital postage marks as part of value-added services in a mailing system |
| Mar-11-2003 |
System and method for providing confirmation relating to the distribution of a mailpiece within a mailing system includes a determination of postal data required for postage evidencing of a mailpiece originated... |
| 6526391 |
System and method for controlling a postage metering system using data required for printing |
| Feb-25-2003 |
A method for controlling a postage metering system (1) defines a first set of postage parameters P1, P2, P3 to Pn associated with the generation of postage evidence in a postage metering system (10) and... |
| 6523014 |
Franking unit and method for generating valid data for franking imprints |
| Feb-18-2003 |
A franking unit for low mail volume is composed of a computer and with a connected printer. The computer has a memory with a local data bank for postal recipient address datafiles and is connected via... |
| 6523013 |
Method and apparatus for performing automated fraud reporting |
| Feb-18-2003 |
A meter and/or base (or computer), coupled to one or more modems, perform automated fraud reporting to a service center upon detection of particular ones of detectable faults. Diagnostic software and/or... |
| 6477514 |
Automated self-service mail processing and storing systems |
| Nov-5-2002 |
An automated self-service mail processing and storing system is disclosed which is capable of receiving input from and providing instructions to a user via a touch-sensitive screen or a digitized voice... |
| 6477511 |
Method and postal apparatus with a chip card write/read unit for reloading change data by chip card |
| Nov-5-2002 |
A postal apparatus, particularly a postage meter machine, has a chip card write/read unit for reloading fee schedule change data by chip card. In combination. with a first-time insertion of the chip card,... |
| 6473743 |
Postage meter having delayed generation of cryptographic security parameters |
| Oct-29-2002 |
A method for using cryptographic parameters in a postage meter for securing postage indicium data includes the steps of generating in the postage meter 1) first cryptographic parameters which are useable... |
| 6470327 |
Method and system for communicating with a postage meter through a web-browser in a postal or shipping system |
| Oct-22-2002 |
The invention is a method and system for sending a print indicia command to a postage meter from a browser under control of a carrier management application in a data processing system which comprises... |
| 6466922 |
Postage meter with removable print head and having means to control access to the print head |
| Oct-15-2002 |
A postage meter includes a printing device which is removable by a user of the postage meter. The printing device may be an ink-jet print cartridge including an integral ink supply. When the ink supply... |
| 6438530 |
Software based stamp dispenser |
| Aug-20-2002 |
A method for generating digital postage stamps wherein a data center receives a request from a PC for a selected number of digital postage stamps, concludes a payment transaction for the selected number... |
| 6427139 |
Method for requesting and refunding postage utilizing an indicium printed on a mailpiece |
| Jul-30-2002 |
A method for requesting a postage refund includes the steps of generating a postage indicium having a postage value and first data indicative that a refund of the postage value is requested; and printing... |
| 6424954 |
Postage metering system |
| Jul-23-2002 |
A postage metering system that includes a host PC, an SMD, and a printer. The host PC includes a user interface to receive postage information. The SMD operatively couples to the computer via a communications... |
| 6415336 |
Electronic indicium and methods of using same in postal processes |
| Jul-2-2002 |
An electronic indicium to be affixed to a mailpiece to be processed by a postal meter and an AFCS unit, and methods of using the electronic indicium in postal processes. The indicium includes a controller,... |
| 6408287 |
Recording graphical information on the face of a mail piece and placing information about the graphical information in an information-based indicia |
| Jun-18-2002 |
A method and system that permits artistic works that are accessed on the internet or from a data center to be down loaded pursuant to an agreement with a representative of the copyright owner to users... |
| 6385597 |
Arrangement and method for data exchange between a postage meter machine and clip cards |
| May-7-2002 |
In an arrangement and a method for data exchange between a postage meter machine and chip cards, a postage meter machine is equipped with a chip card write/read unit and appertaining control system wherein... |
| 6381589 |
Method and apparatus for performing secure processing of postal data |
| Apr-30-2002 |
A postal system includes a local computer having a user interface and an associated storage unit for storing a secure data file that contains postal (e.g., accounting) data. A secure processing unit interfaces... |
| 6378012 |
Interface with data transmission mode from weighing scale to one or more peripheral devices and mailing machine tripping mode determined by individual peripheral device protocol |
| Apr-23-2002 |
A method and apparatus for interfacing a weighing scale and one or more peripheral devices which includes a single intelligent interface cable assembly connected between a weighing scale and a plurality... |
| 6356882 |
Method and system for inputting a weight to a browser in an internet-based shipping system |
| Mar-12-2002 |
The invention is a method and system for inputting the weight of a parcel into a web-based shipping application of a data processing system. The data processing system comprises a web site for a provider... |
| 6349292 |
System and method for distributing postage over a public network, enabling efficient printing of postal indicia on items to be mailed and authenticating the printed indicia |
| Feb-19-2002 |
A system is disclosed for distributing postage over a public network in a manner that is secure in the case of third party interception, indicia for which can be efficiently printed by a postal customer... |
| 6341274 |
Method and apparatus for operating a secure metering device |
| Jan-22-2002 |
A postage metering system includes a computer, a docking station, and a postage metering device. The computer includes an interface to receive postage information (i.e., from a user). The docking station... |
| 6334119 |
Method and system for selectively interacting with a postage meter provided on an inserter system |
| Dec-25-2001 |
An operating management system and method for selectively interacting with at least one postage meter provided on each one of a plurality of inserter systems coupled to the operating management system.... |
| 6307571 |
Customizable user interface for a mailing apparatus |
| Oct-23-2001 |
A customizable user interface for a mailing apparatus, such as a postage meter or other mailing equipment, provided as input data to a user interface control program, the input data specifying all aspects... |
| 6298337 |
Methods for automatically entering carrier or cost center information in a mail-shipping system |
| Oct-2-2001 |
In an arrangement and method for data processing in a mail shipping system, a document is supplied to the mail shipping system having information printed thereon identifying a recipient of the document.... |
| 6295523 |
Man-machine interface |
| Sep-25-2001 |
A postage meter (franking machine) is provided having a limited number of physical (mechanical) keys associated with frequently performed tasks, and a touch-sensitive display of limited size with regions... |
| 6285990 |
Method for reissuing digital tokens in an open metering system |
| Sep-4-2001 |
A method of reissuing digital tokens in a open system meter includes the steps of calculating a digital token using the predetermined postal information including addressee information, postage amount... |
| 6282525 |
Method and arrangement for data processing in a mail shipping system having a postage meter machine wherein a carrier-identifying mark is scanned and processed |
| Aug-28-2001 |
In an arrangement and method for data processing in a mail shipping system, a document is supplied to the mail shipping system having information printed thereon identifying a carrier to be used for shipping... |
| 6269350 |
Method and apparatus for placing automated service calls for postage meter and base |
| Jul-31-2001 |
A meter and/or base coupled to one or more modems automatically places a service call to a service center upon detection of particular ones of detected faults. Diagnostic and test software periodically... |
| 6266055 |
Customizable user interface for a mailing apparatus |
| Jul-24-2001 |
A customizable user interface for a mailing apparatus, such as a postage meter or other mailing equipment, provided as input data to a user interface control program, the input data specifying all aspects... |
| 6256616 |
System for identifying the user of postal equipment |
| Jul-3-2001 |
An improved system for identifying the user of postal equipment. A user provides identifying information, and if access is not appropriate based on that information, an additional comparison is performed... |
| 6246993 |
Reorder system for use with an electronic printing press |
| Jun-12-2001 |
A method of, and system for, selectively reordering the reprinting of books on one or more electronic presses are disclosed. In one embodiment, sensors and a processor are utilized to reorder books fouled... |
| 6246925 |
Computerized manual mail distribution method and apparatus |
| Jun-12-2001 |
A manually operated mail sorting station includes a case having numerous bins in which sorted mail will be placed. The mail sorting station also includes a scanner that reads an address printed on the... |
| 6243620 |
Computerized manual mail distribution method and apparatus with feeder belt system |
| Jun-5-2001 |
A manually operated mail sorting station includes a case having numerous bins in which sorted mail will be placed. The mail sorting station includes a feeder belt system with a feeder belt a motor driving... |
| 6233568 |
System and method for automatically providing shipping/transportation fees |
| May-15-2001 |
There is disclosed a system and method for dispensing postage or other authorization information electronically by using a portable processor containing a maximum amount of preauthorized postage which... |
| 6227445 |
Secure smart card access to pre-paid metering funds in meter |
| May-8-2001 |
The system has a postal security device that contains stored postage value, which causes the nonsecure printer to print onto a mail piece. In addition, the postal security device is attached to a secure... |
| 6212505 |
Postage meter with removable print head and means to check that print head is authorized |
| Apr-3-2001 |
A postage meter includes a printing device, for example an inkjet print head cartridge having an integral ink supply, removable from the postage meter by a user of the postage meter whereby a cartridge... |
| 6208980 |
System and method for printing multiple postage indicia |
| Mar-27-2001 |
A system and method for printing an outbound and/or an associated return postage meter stamp, including a desired postage amount, onto a label or onto an outbound document and/or an associated return document.... |
| 6188997 |
Postage metering system having currency synchronization |
| Feb-13-2001 |
A postage metering system includes a printer and a postage meter. The postage meter includes a micro controller for generating token data for use in printing a postal indicia where the token data includes... |
| 6178412 |
Postage metering system having separable modules with multiple currency capability and synchronization |
| Jan-23-2001 |
A postage metering system includes a postage meter and a user interface in communication with the postage meter. The user interface includes a micro controller and a memory. The memory has stored therein... |
| 6178411 |
Interactive process for applying or printing information on letters or parcels |
| Jan-23-2001 |
A computer system for providing commercial advertisements, messages, coupons, or other types of information on letters, parcels, and other written communications to a receiver of the letter, parcel, or... |
| 6178410 |
Arrangement for communication between stations of a mail processing machine |
| Jan-23-2001 |
In an arrangement for communication between a base station and further stations of a mail processing machine and for the emergency shut-off thereof, two interfaces are provided per station in order to... |
| 6175827 |
Robus digital token generation and verification system accommodating token verification where addressee information cannot be recreated automated mail processing |
| Jan-16-2001 |
A method for generating evidencing information for a document includes generating an error correction code and generating a digital token employing the error correction code. A method for verifying authentication... |
| 6175826 |
Postage metering system and method for a stand-alone meter having virtual meter functionality |
| Jan-16-2001 |
A postage metering system includes a host processor having a printer coupled thereto. A postal security device (PSD) is coupled to the host processor. The PSD includes first unique identification, first... |
| 6175825 |
Method for debiting shipping services |
| Jan-16-2001 |
In a method for debiting shipping services on the basis of the respective transport service fee schedules of carriers, accounting operations of the services of various carriers are standardized and simplified... |
| 6173274 |
Production mail system having subsidies for printing of third party messages on mailpieces |
| Jan-9-2001 |
A production mail system for producing a mailpiece including an inserter system for feeding a document in a path of travel and into an envelope. The document includes a control code printed thereon. The... |
| 6163846 |
Method and circuit for backing up memory and calender |
| Dec-19-2000 |
Disclosed is a method far backing up memory and calendar, which has the steps of: providing a back-up power source for the calendar separated from the back-up power source for both the memory and the calendar;... |
| 6157919 |
PC-based open metering system and method |
| Dec-5-2000 |
A transaction evidencing system includes a personal computer (PC) comprising a processor, memory and hard drive, with a plurality of non-metering application programs that selectively run on the PC. An... |
| 6154734 |
Postage metering system having currency compatibility security feature |
| Nov-28-2000 |
A value dispensing system includes a vault that accounts for units of a currency type dispensed by the value dispensing system, the vault including a first identifier that indicates one of different first... |
| 6154733 |
Postage printing system having variable subsidies for printing of third party messages |
| Nov-28-2000 |
A postage printing system, comprising a computer, a data center and a control system. The computer is in operative communication with a printer for printing a postal indicia on an envelope. The data center... |
| 6151591 |
Postage metering network system with virtual meter mode |
| Nov-21-2000 |
A system and method for postage metering provides a plurality of client modules on a network. A local postage security device (PSD) is coupled to a first one of the client modules and a remote PSD is coupled... |
