发明名称 |
Token generation process in an open metering system |
摘要 |
A method of issuing digital tokens in a open system meter includes the steps of sending a request for digital tokens and predetermined postal information, including addressee information, from a host processor to a vault that is operatively coupled to the host processor; calculating in the vault in response to the request for tokens at least one digital token using the predetermined postal information; debiting postal funds in the vault; issuing the digital token to the host processor; and storing the digital token and the predetermined postal information as a transaction record in the host processor for subsequent generation and printing of an indicia. The method further includes the steps of generating in the host processor an indicia comprising a graphical image of the digital token and the predetermined postal information and storing the indicia in the host processor; and printing the indicia on a mailpiece when requested.
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申请公布号 |
US5987441(A) |
申请公布日期 |
1999.11.16 |
申请号 |
US19980062071 |
申请日期 |
1998.04.17 |
申请人 |
PITNEY BOWES INC. |
发明人 |
LEE, DAVID K.;RILEY, DAVID W.;RYAN, JR., FREDERICK W. |
分类号 |
B65G61/00;G06Q10/00;G06Q20/00;G06Q50/00;G07B17/00;G09C1/00;(IPC1-7):G07B17/00 |
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B65G61/00 |
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