Slogan and inscription control system for a mailing machine
US5509109A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 28, 1993 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07B2017/0083
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
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.
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