Cryptography – Particular algorithmic function encoding – Nbs/des algorithm
Patent
1995-05-02
1997-10-07
Gregory, Bernarr E.
Cryptography
Particular algorithmic function encoding
Nbs/des algorithm
380 9, 380 29, 380 30, 380 49, 380 51, 380 55, 36446411, 36446415, H04L 900
Patent
active
056756500
ABSTRACT:
A method for controlled acceptance mail payment and evidencing in accordance with the present invention includes creating a mail batch with a plurality of mailpieces each having encrypted indicia printed thereon. A mail documentation file is created containing the total weight of the mail batch, the total payment for the mail batch and mailer identification, all of which are digitally signed to facilitate a subsequent verification of the integrity of the data. The digital signature is included as part of the mail documentation file. The mail batch and mail documentation file are submitted to a carrier distribution system. The carrier processes the batch of mail and the mail documentation file as part of the carrier distribution process to determine the total weight of the batch of mail and verify the weight of the actual batch of mail in comparison to the total weight of the batch of mail as set forth in the mail documentation file.
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Cordery Robert A.
Gravell Linda V.
Pintsov Leon A.
Weiant, Jr. Monroe A.
Gregory Bernarr E.
Malandra, Jr. Charles R.
Pitchenik David E.
Pitney Bowes Inc.
Scolnick Melvin J.
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