DE19737232A1 - Electronic procedure for franking post - Google Patents

Electronic procedure for franking post

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DE19737232A1
DE19737232A1 DE1997137232 DE19737232A DE19737232A1 DE 19737232 A1 DE19737232 A1 DE 19737232A1 DE 1997137232 DE1997137232 DE 1997137232 DE 19737232 A DE19737232 A DE 19737232A DE 19737232 A1 DE19737232 A1 DE 19737232A1
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Matthias Oberlaender
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    • GPHYSICS
    • G07CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07BTICKET-ISSUING APPARATUS; FARE-REGISTERING APPARATUS; FRANKING APPARATUS
    • G07B17/00Franking apparatus
    • G07B17/00459Details relating to mailpieces in a franking system
    • G07B17/00508Printing or attaching on mailpieces
    • GPHYSICS
    • G07CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07BTICKET-ISSUING APPARATUS; FARE-REGISTERING APPARATUS; FRANKING APPARATUS
    • G07B17/00Franking apparatus
    • G07B17/00016Relations between apparatus, e.g. franking machine at customer or apparatus at post office, in a franking system
    • G07B17/0008Communication details outside or between apparatus
    • GPHYSICS
    • G07CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07BTICKET-ISSUING APPARATUS; FARE-REGISTERING APPARATUS; FRANKING APPARATUS
    • G07B17/00Franking apparatus
    • G07B17/00185Details internally of apparatus in a franking system, e.g. franking machine at customer or apparatus at post office
    • G07B17/00435Details specific to central, non-customer apparatus, e.g. servers at post office or vendor
    • GPHYSICS
    • G07CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07BTICKET-ISSUING APPARATUS; FARE-REGISTERING APPARATUS; FRANKING APPARATUS
    • G07B17/00Franking apparatus
    • G07B17/00016Relations between apparatus, e.g. franking machine at customer or apparatus at post office, in a franking system
    • G07B17/0008Communication details outside or between apparatus
    • G07B2017/00153Communication details outside or between apparatus for sending information
    • G07B2017/00161Communication details outside or between apparatus for sending information from a central, non-user location, e.g. for updating rates or software, or for refilling funds
    • GPHYSICS
    • G07CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07BTICKET-ISSUING APPARATUS; FARE-REGISTERING APPARATUS; FRANKING APPARATUS
    • G07B17/00Franking apparatus
    • G07B17/00185Details internally of apparatus in a franking system, e.g. franking machine at customer or apparatus at post office
    • G07B17/00193Constructional details of apparatus in a franking system
    • G07B2017/00201Open franking system, i.e. the printer is not dedicated to franking only, e.g. PC (Personal Computer)
    • GPHYSICS
    • G07CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07BTICKET-ISSUING APPARATUS; FARE-REGISTERING APPARATUS; FRANKING APPARATUS
    • G07B17/00Franking apparatus
    • G07B17/00185Details internally of apparatus in a franking system, e.g. franking machine at customer or apparatus at post office
    • G07B17/00435Details specific to central, non-customer apparatus, e.g. servers at post office or vendor
    • G07B2017/00443Verification of mailpieces, e.g. by checking databases
    • GPHYSICS
    • G07CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07BTICKET-ISSUING APPARATUS; FARE-REGISTERING APPARATUS; FRANKING APPARATUS
    • G07B17/00Franking apparatus
    • G07B17/00459Details relating to mailpieces in a franking system
    • G07B17/00508Printing or attaching on mailpieces
    • G07B2017/00572Details of printed item
    • G07B2017/0058Printing of code
    • G07B2017/00588Barcode
    • GPHYSICS
    • G07CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07BTICKET-ISSUING APPARATUS; FARE-REGISTERING APPARATUS; FRANKING APPARATUS
    • G07B17/00Franking apparatus
    • G07B17/00459Details relating to mailpieces in a franking system
    • G07B17/00661Sensing or measuring mailpieces
    • G07B2017/00709Scanning mailpieces
    • G07B2017/00717Reading barcodes

Abstract

A barcode preset by a central computer is used for safer identification of postage payable on items franked and ready for posting. This can be produced by any everyday PC printer onto any item to be posted without additional equipment. An 'F' symbol in a circle allows the barcode to be recognized as an identifier for the electronic franking in order for it to pass through a barcode reader. The barcode's three last digits make the carriage fee represented by this visible.

Description

Technisches GebietTechnical field

Siehe Angaben zum Stand der Technik.See information on the state of the art.

Stand der TechnikState of the art

Dem Antragsteller sind ausschließlich mechanische/elektromechanische Freimachungsver­ fahren bekannt (vgl. Offenlegungsschriften 27 50 875 v. 24.5.78; 27 17 721 v. 26.10.78) oder solche, die nicht mit der heute üblichen PC-Technologie vereinbar sind (vgl. Offenle­ gungsschrift 27 50 865 v. 15.6.78 oder Patentschrift DE 32 04 906 C2, veröffentlicht am 2.10.91).The applicant is only entitled to mechanical / electromechanical franking contracts drive known (cf. published documents 27 50 875 from 24.5.78; 27 17 721 from 26.10.78) or those that are not compatible with today's common PC technology (cf. Offenle 27 50 865 v. June 15, 1978 or patent DE 32 04 906 C2, published on 2.10.91).

Das o.g. Verfahren ist ein elektronisches Verfahren zur Freimachung von Postsendungen jeder Art.The above Procedure is an electronic procedure for franking postal items every kind.

Die Anforderungen im besonderen sind:
The requirements in particular are:

  • 1. einfache Bedienung per PC,1. simple operation via PC,
  • 2. keine zusätzlichen Geräte beim Nutzer (Investitionskosten, Platzbedarf),2. no additional devices for the user (investment costs, space requirements),
  • 3. zuverlässiges, entgeltsicheres Abrechnungssystem.3. Reliable, secure payment system.

Die bekannten mechanischen/elektromechanischen Verfahren zur Freimachung (Freistempelgeräte) erfordern demgegenüber einen hohen finanziellen Aufwand. Sie benö­ tigen Stellplatz, einen Stromanschluß, müssen gewartet werden (Druckfarbe) und enthalten mechanische Verschleißteile. The well-known mechanical / electromechanical methods for franking In contrast, franking machines require a high financial outlay. You need parking space, a power connection, must be maintained (printing ink) and included mechanical wear parts.  

Erfindunginvention

Bei der angemeldeten Erfindung handelt es sich um ein elektronisches, digitales Verfahren zur briefmarkenlosen Freimachung von Postsendungen mittels eines von einem Zentral­ rechner vergebenen Barcodes zur entgeltsicheren Identifizierung freigemachter Postver­ sandstücke, wobei dieser Barcode von jedem handelsüblichen PC-Drucker auf jedes belie­ bige Postversandgut ohne irgendwelche Zusatzgeräte aufgebracht werden kann.The invention applied for is an electronic, digital method for postage-free franking of mail items by means of a central computer-assigned barcodes for secure identification of franked postage pieces of sand, this barcode from any commercially available PC printer to any bige mail items can be applied without any additional equipment.

Gewerbliche AnwendungCommercial application

Unternehmen, Außen- und Geschäftsstellen sowie Freiberufler können ihren Post-Versand durch die briefmarkenlose elektronische Freimachung kostengünstig optimieren. Aus die­ sem Anwendungsvorteil (siehe auch 6.) ergbit sich eine Verwertungsoption für den Betrei­ ber (z. B. Post AG). Die elektronische Freimachung vereinfacht die Einführung eines Ra­ battsystems für gewerbliche Kunden.Companies, branches and offices as well as freelancers can send their mail cost-effective optimization through postage-free electronic franking. From the This application advantage (see also 6.) there is a recovery option for the patient via (e.g. Post AG). Electronic franking simplifies the introduction of an Ra battsystems for commercial customers.

Anwendungsvorteile durch ErfindungApplication advantages through invention

Der private wie gewerbliche Postversand kann mit dem genannten Verfahren bequemer, d. h. zeitsparender und kostensparender durchgeführt werden. Bei der Online-Bestellung von Beförderungswerteinheiten (anstelle von Wertmarken oder Freistempeln) entfällt der Gang zum Postamt oder ähnlichem. Das manuelle Aufbringen von Postwertzeichen auf dem Beförderungsgut entfällt ebenfalls. Mit geeigneten Softwareprogrammen ist eine voll­ ständige PC-Bearbeitung des Versands von der Entgeltermittlung bis zur "Frankierung" möglich (Technologieintegration).Private and commercial mailing can be made more convenient d. H. time-saving and cost-saving. When ordering online of transport value units (instead of tokens or postage stamps) does not apply Walk to the post office or the like. The manual application of postage stamps the cargo is also omitted. With suitable software programs, one is full constant PC processing of the shipment from the determination of charges to "franking" possible (technology integration).

Angesichts der langfristig zurückgehenden Zahl von Postfilialen und ihrer schon heute oft­ mals schlechten Erreichbarkeit lohnt sich der Einsatz des beschriebenen Verfahrens be­ sonders. In view of the long-term decline in the number of post branches and often already today Because of the poor accessibility, it is worth using the described method special.  

LösungswegSolution

Von einem zentralen Rechner des Beförderungsunternehmens (z. B. Post AG) werden ge­ gen Bezahlung Codenummern vergeben und als Binärdateien per Datenfernübertragung (z. B. Datex-J oder Internet) oder per Datenträger wie handelsüblichen Disketten oder Smartcards dem Kunden (Versender) zur Verfügung gestellt. Eine spezielle Software wan­ delt diese Codenummern in einen Barcode um, der von gängigen Textverarbeitungspro­ grammen in den Ausdruck von Adreßetiketten oder in Anschriftenfelder übernommen wird. Der Versender versieht sein Versandgut mit diesen Etiketten bzw. mit Fensterumschlägen, die den Barcode außen sichtbar werden lassen und gibt die Sendung auf den Post- oder Versandweg. In der Postverteilzentrale (oder einer entsprechenden Zentrale in einem ande­ ren Fracht- bzw. Logistiksystem) wird der Barcode erfaßt und durch das integrierte Erken­ nungszeichen "F" als Identifikationsträger für die Freimachung diskriminiert (siehe Zeich­ nung). Vor Ort werden Gewicht und Raummaße mechanisch/optolektronisch ermittelt und von einem lokalen Rechner mit der Entgeltinformation des Barcodes und den Beförde­ rungsbedingungen verglichen (erste notwendige Bedingung für den Befehl zum Weiter­ transport). Die Daten aus dem Barcode werden an den zentralen Rechner weitergeleitet, der für die Abrechnung der Kundendaten zuständig ist. Der Weitertransport wird veranlaßt, wenn im Verteilzentrum eine vom Kunden (Versender) gekaufte Codenummer erfaßt wird (Datenabgleich) oder wenn eine ausreichende herkömmliche Frankierung gegeben ist. Ist dies der Fall (zweite notwendige Bedingung für den Befehl zum Weitertransport), erfolgt der Weitertransport und die Freigabe der vergebenen Codenummer im Rechner zur Neu­ vergabe. Manuelle Kontrolle von frankierten Sendungen und solchen, die das System als nicht oder unzureichend freigemacht erkannt hat.From a central computer of the transport company (e.g. Post AG) are ge Allocate code numbers for payment and as binary files via remote data transmission (e.g. Datex-J or Internet) or by data medium such as standard floppy disks or Smart cards made available to the customer (sender). A special software wan converts these code numbers into a barcode that is used by standard word processing software in the printout of address labels or in address fields. The shipper provides his goods with these labels or with window envelopes, which make the barcode visible on the outside and give the shipment to the post or Shipping route. In the mail distribution center (or a corresponding center in another ren freight or logistics system) the barcode is recorded and by the integrated recognition Discrimination marks "F" discriminated as identification carriers for the franking (see drawing tion). Weight and dimensions are determined mechanically / optolectronically on site and from a local computer with the barcode charge information and the authorities conditions compared (first necessary condition for the command to continue transport). The data from the barcode are forwarded to the central computer, who is responsible for billing customer data. The onward transport is arranged if a code number purchased by the customer (shipper) is recorded in the distribution center (Data comparison) or if there is sufficient conventional franking. If this is the case (second necessary condition for the command for further transport), this is done the onward transport and the release of the assigned code number in the computer for new award. Manual control of franked items and those that the system as has not recognized or insufficiently cleared.

Claims (2)

1. Elektronisches Verfahren zur Freimachung von Postsendungen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß ein von einem Zentralrechner vergebener Barcode zur entgeltsicheren Identifizie­ rung freigemachter Postversandstücke verwendet wird, wobei dieser Barcode von jedem handelsüblichen PC-Drucker auf jedes beliebige Postversandgut ohne irgendwelche Zu­ satzgeräte aufgebracht werden kann.1. Electronic method for franking postal items, characterized in that a barcode issued by a central computer is used for payment-proof identification of franked postal items, this barcode being able to be applied to any postal item without any additional devices by any commercially available PC printer. 2. Barcode zur Unterstützung des elektronischen Freimachungsverfahrens nach Patentan­ spruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß ein mit einem Kreis versehenes Zeichen "F" die Erkennung des Barcodes als Identi­ fikationsträger eines elektronischen Freimachungsverfahrens durch einen Barcodeleser ermöglicht und daß die letzten drei Ziffern des Barcodes das von diesem repräsentierte Beförderungsentgeld sichtbar machen.2. Barcode to support the electronic franking procedure according to Patentan saying 1, characterized, that a circle "F" the recognition of the barcode as Identi Specification carrier of an electronic franking procedure by a barcode reader and that the last three digits of the barcode represent the one it represents Make transportation allowance visible.
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DE10055145A1 (en) * 2000-11-07 2002-05-16 Deutsche Post Ag Franking system for postal handling has network coupled computer with built in security module
WO2002080112A1 (en) * 2001-03-29 2002-10-10 Siemens Aktiengesellschaft Method for franking and processing deliveries
DE10131304A1 (en) * 2001-07-02 2003-01-23 Thomas Brandner Location independent postal system uses code obtained by telephoning that is entered on item
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EP1035515A3 (en) * 1999-03-11 2000-12-20 Pitney Bowes Inc. Postal stamp and method of vertying the validity thereof
EP1037178A2 (en) * 1999-03-17 2000-09-20 pharmed Dr. Liedtke GmbH Operational certificates for electronic commerce transactions
EP1037178A3 (en) * 1999-03-17 2001-02-21 pharmed Dr. Liedtke GmbH Operational certificates for electronic commerce transactions
WO2001035346A2 (en) * 1999-11-10 2001-05-17 Neopost Inc. System and method of printing labels
WO2001035346A3 (en) * 1999-11-10 2001-10-04 Neopost Inc System and method of printing labels
US7194957B1 (en) 1999-11-10 2007-03-27 Neopost Inc. System and method of printing labels
DE10037631A1 (en) * 2000-08-02 2002-02-14 Deutsche Telekom Ag Cashless payment of goods using online tickets, involves preparing tickets as diagram in external database and completing transfer of picture data to printer according to prepared diagram of tickets
DE10055145B4 (en) * 2000-11-07 2004-09-23 Deutsche Post Ag Method of providing postage indicia for mail items
DE10055145A1 (en) * 2000-11-07 2002-05-16 Deutsche Post Ag Franking system for postal handling has network coupled computer with built in security module
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WO2002080112A1 (en) * 2001-03-29 2002-10-10 Siemens Aktiengesellschaft Method for franking and processing deliveries
DE10115585A1 (en) * 2001-03-29 2002-10-17 Siemens Production & Logistics Method for franking and processing mail items
DE10115585B4 (en) * 2001-03-29 2008-09-11 Siemens Ag Method for franking and processing mailpieces with a data transmission between a central office and the sender
DE10131304A1 (en) * 2001-07-02 2003-01-23 Thomas Brandner Location independent postal system uses code obtained by telephoning that is entered on item
DE10150457A1 (en) * 2001-10-16 2003-04-30 Deutsche Post Ag Method and device for processing graphic information located on the surfaces of postal items
WO2003096138A2 (en) * 2002-05-09 2003-11-20 Siemens Aktiengesellschaft Method of handling bulk mailing
WO2003096138A3 (en) * 2002-05-09 2004-04-08 Siemens Ag Method of handling bulk mailing
EP1435593A2 (en) 2002-12-30 2004-07-07 Pitney Bowes Inc. Personal funds metering system and method
DE10300297A1 (en) * 2003-01-02 2004-07-22 Deutsche Post Ag Method and device for processing graphic information located on the surfaces of postal items
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