Patent · US Expired

Franking machines and means for data entry thereto

US5743662A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 25, 1996
Grant dateApr 28, 1998
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 25, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07B2017/00258
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A module is disclosed for use with a franking machine for the entry of data into the machine. The module includes a memory and security means operative in response to an interrogation signal from the franking machine to return a signal to the franking machine that the module is authorised for use with the franking machine for the input of data thereto.

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