Postage metering refill system that utilizes information contain

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1997-04-28

1999-07-27

Le, Thien Minh

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Systems controlled by data bearing records

Credit or identification card systems

23546201, 209564, G06K 710, G06K 500

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059294159

ABSTRACT:
A system that scans and reads IBI in accordance with the USPS Specification. This invention also improves both the readability and security of the IBI. The apparatus of this invention utilizes a postage meter that prints an IBI, scans and checks the IBI and prints an invisible, secure message, i.e., bar code over the IBI. When, the mail piece arrives at the post, the additional material is scanned and read at the same time the IBI information is scanned and read. The scanned verification information is then collected and may be subsequently transmitted to a central data center and used for further verification of the postage paid. This stored information may be retrieved during connection to a central postage meter resetting data center when the meter is reloaded and forensically checked.

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