Weighing scales – Computer – Electrical
Patent
1995-06-07
1998-07-14
Gellner, Michael L.
Weighing scales
Computer
Electrical
177 50, 34082534, 364567, G01G 1922, G01G 1952, G01G 700, G07D 700
Patent
active
057807787
ABSTRACT:
In an improved postage scale system, soft-selection keys are used for selecting options including shipping service options provided by the system. The display on such a system is adjustable for comfortable viewing thereof. The system is capable of interfacing and communicating with other devices such as a printer, a remote computer, an optical scanner, an integrated circuit (IC) card, etc. Certain data and code for use in the system can be updated by downloading new data and code from IC cards to the system. A security measure is instituted such that, after an update of the data or code, a system user is required to enter a valid authorization number in order to enable the system. Such a measure is, in part, necessary for deterring unauthorized copying of software of the system onto another similar system.
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Crowe Allen A.
Emmett James S.
Eskandari Fetneh
Japenga Robert J.
Lehman Joseph L.
Ascom Hasler Mailing Systems Inc.
Gellner Michael L.
Gibson Randy W.
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