公开(公告)号：US5224046A

公开(公告)日：1993-06-29

申请号：US893966

申请日：1992-06-04

Applicant: Hyung-Kun P. Kim ,  Barry H. Axelrod ,  Eric L. Zuidema

Inventor： Hyung-Kun P. Kim ,  Barry H. Axelrod ,  Eric L. Zuidema

IPC: G07B17/00

CPC classification number: G07B17/0008 ,  G07B2017/00137 ,  G07B2017/00161

Abstract: A system for obtaining recharge codes for one or more postage meters. The system includes a conventional microcomputer; including a keyboard and display, and disk drive, which is connected through a modem to a remote data processing center. The center provides codes which may be used to recharge postage meters, i.e., reset the meters so that they may continue printing postage. The system includes a data bank of information relating to each of the postage meters, including identification codes for each of the meters. A user enters information, including a control sum, for each meter and the system combines it with other information stored in the data bank to form messages. The system then enters into transactions with the remote data processing center to obtain recharge codes for each of the meters, which are then displayed for entry into the meters. In another embodiment the system may communicate directly with each meter through a local communications network.

Abstract translation: 用于获得一个或多个邮资计费器的充值代码的系统。 该系统包括常规微型计算机; 包括键盘和显示器以及通过调制解调器连接到远程数据处理中心的磁盘驱动器。 该中心提供可用于为邮资计费器重新充电的代码，即重置电表，使得它们可以继续打印邮资。 该系统包括与每个邮资计费器有关的信息的数据库，包括每个电表的识别码。 用户输入每个仪表的信息，包括控制和，并且系统将其与存储在数据库中的其他信息组合以形成消息。 然后系统与远程数据处理中心进行交易，以获得每个仪表的充电代码，然后显示进入仪表。 在另一个实施例中，系统可以通过本地通信网络与每个电表直接通信。

公开(公告)号：US5480239A

公开(公告)日：1996-01-02

申请号：US133419

申请日：1993-10-08

Applicant: Hyung-Kun P. Kim ,  Arno Muller ,  Easwaran C. N. Nambudiri

Inventor： Hyung-Kun P. Kim ,  Arno Muller ,  Easwaran C. N. Nambudiri

IPC: G07B17/00 ,  B41J2/315

CPC classification number: G07B17/00733 ,  G07B17/00508 ,  G07B2017/00516 ,  G07B2017/0058 ,  G07B2017/00637 ,  G07B2017/00709 ,  G07B2017/00717 ,  G07B2017/0083

Abstract: A deterrent to counterfeiting of indicias on mailpieces is provided in a method and apparatus for implementing the printing of the indicia using a customized printhead or customized printer drivers such that the dots of the bit-mapped printing are produced by the printer in unevenly spaced rows or columns. The dot size may also be varied in accordance with data from the meter, printed value, variable data such as the date, and forensic data suitably encrypted. When the indicia is scanned, the variations are readily detectable and the information is easily extracted by Postal Authorities.

Abstract translation: 在用于使用定制的打印头或定制的打印机驱动程序实现打印标记的方法和装置中提供了对邮件上的伪造的威慑，使得位图打印的点由打印机产生不均匀的行或 列。 点尺寸也可以根据来自仪表的数据，印刷值，诸如日期的可变数据和适当加密的法医数据而变化。 当标记被扫描时，这些变化很容易被检测到，并且信息很容易被邮政当局提取。

公开(公告)号：US5390251A

公开(公告)日：1995-02-14

申请号：US133427

申请日：1993-10-08

Applicant: Jose Pastor ,  George M. Brookner ,  Robert A. Cordery ,  Hyung-Kun P. Kim

Inventor： Jose Pastor ,  George M. Brookner ,  Robert A. Cordery ,  Hyung-Kun P. Kim

IPC: G07B17/00 ,  H04L9/02

CPC classification number: G07B17/00733 ,  G07B17/00024 ,  G07B2017/00096 ,  G07B2017/00443 ,  G07B2017/0075 ,  G07B2017/00798 ,  G07B2017/00846 ,  G07B2017/00854 ,  G07B2017/00967

Abstract: A system for controlling the validity of printing of indicias on mailpieces from a potentially large number of users of postage meters includes apparatus disposed in each said postage meter for generating a code and for printing the code on each mailpiece. The code is an encrypted code representative of the postage meter apparatus printing the indicia and other information uniquely determinative of the legitimacy of postage on the mailpieces. The keys for the code generating apparatus are changed to change its code generation at predetermined time intervals in each of the meters. A security center includes apparatus for maintaining a security code database and for keeping track of the keys for generating security codes in correspondence with the changes in each generating apparatus and the information printed on the mailpiece by the postage meter apparatus for comparison with the code printed on the mailpiece. There may be two codes printed, one used by the Postal Service for its security checks and one by the manufacturer. The encryption key may be changed at predetermined intervals or on a daily basis or for printing each mailpiece.

Abstract translation: 用于控制来自潜在大量邮资用户的邮件上的邮戳的打印有效性的系统包括设置在每个所述邮资计费器中的设备，用于生成代码并在每个邮件上打印代码。 代码是邮资计量器设备的加密代码，其打印标签和独特地确定邮件在邮件上的合法性的其他信息。 代码生成装置的键被改变以在每个米中以预定的时间间隔改变其代码生成。 安全中心包括用于维护安全代码数据库的装置，并且用于跟踪用于生成与每个发生装置中的变化相对应的安全代码的密钥以及由邮资计费器装置打印在邮件上的信息，以便与打印在 邮件。 可能印有两个代码，一个由邮政局用于其安全检查，一个由制造商使用。 加密密钥可以以预定间隔或每天更改或用于打印每个邮件。

公开(公告)号：US5509109A

公开(公告)日：1996-04-16

申请号：US141372

申请日：1993-10-28

Applicant: Hyung-Kun P. Kim ,  Arno Muller ,  Easwaran C. N. Nambudiri

Inventor： Hyung-Kun P. Kim ,  Arno Muller ,  Easwaran C. N. Nambudiri

IPC: G07B17/00 ,  G06K15/00

CPC classification number: G07B17/00508 ,  G07B2017/00604 ,  G07B2017/0083

Abstract: A message control system particularly useful for postage meters of the type having bit-map printers includes encryption means for generating a code in a postage meter based on meter information and the desired information to be included in the message to be printed. The message and other data is furnished to a data center which then generates an authorization code to be furnished to the postage meter. When there is a match between the authorization and internal code, the message can be stored in the postage meter for printing. The messages may also reside in a slogan box which must remain connected to the meter in order for the slogan to be printed.

Abstract translation: 特别适用于具有位图打印机类型的邮资计费器的消息控制系统包括加密装置，用于根据计费器信息和待包括在要打印的消息中的所需信息来生成邮资计费器中的代码。 消息和其他数据被提供给数据中心，然后生成要提供给邮资计费器的授权码。 当授权和内部代码之间存在匹配时，消息可以存储在邮资计费器中进行打印。 消息也可以驻留在必须保持连接到仪表的口号框中，以便打印口号。