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System for detecting tampering with a postage value accounting unit

US4780835A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 23, 1986
Grant dateOct 25, 1988
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Expiry dateJun 23, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07B2017/00588
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for processing batch mail in which evidence of tampering with a postage value accounting unit is provided. The accounting unit cooperates with a printer to print postage and the zip code in bar code form on a mail piece. If there is evidence of tampering with the accounting unit, as incorrect zip code in bar code form is printed.

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