Method and apparatus for a modular postage accounting system

Details Method and apparatus for a modular postage accounting system Method and apparatus for a modular postage accounting system

1995-11-22

1998-10-13

Cosimano, Edward R.

Data processing: financial, business practice, management, or co

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Postage meter system

404408, G07B 1702

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058227385

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and method for a modular postage accounting system. An open system metering device of the present invention includes a general purpose computer, a digital printer and a secure metering device (SMD). The SMD performs the accounting functions of a postage meter and generates encrypted postage indicia data for transmission by the computer to the digital printer and subsequent printing on a mailpiece by the digital printer. Postage credit data can be entered into the SMD using a computerized meter resetting system just as it is in a conventional postage meter.

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