A method for inhibiting token generation in an open metering system

摘要

The method for inhibiting issuance of digital tokens in an open metering system involves requesting indicia through a user interface coupled to the host processor. The request includes a destination identifier and a postage amount. The host processor generates a digital token request which corresponds to the destination identifier and postage amount. The host processor determines if either the destination identifier or the postage amount is different from the values associated with an immediately preceding digital token request. The token request is sent to the vault when the destination identifier and the postage amount are different from the prior values. The host processor rejects the token request when the destination identifier and postage amount are the same as the previous values. The transmission of the digital token request from the host processor to the vault and the generation of the first digital token are inhibited. use/advantage - Includes security which prevents tampering and false evidence of postage payment. Provides token generation process that allows batch processing of digital tokens.