System for guaranteeing print of postal indicia
US7310621B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 22, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07B2017/00556
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention relates to a process for recording an extension of guarantee of print for a system for franking mailpieces, comprising a display of an indication of “end of initial guarantee” at the level of the franking system; comparing a remaining volume of ink with a minimum volume of ink beyond which printing of the mailpieces is prohibited; if the remaining volume of ink permits, a display of an indication of “offer of extension of guarantee” at the level of the franking system; if this offer is accepted by the user of the franking system, linking with a server of the franking system distributor; and recording of the extension of guarantee in the distributor's server. The indication of the end of initial guarantee corresponds to the franking of a predetermined number of mailpieces.
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