EP0390731A2 - Procédé pour recharger le registre de fonds d'une machine à affranchir et machine à affranchir convenant à la mise en oeuvre du procédé - Google Patents

Procédé pour recharger le registre de fonds d'une machine à affranchir et machine à affranchir convenant à la mise en oeuvre du procédé Download PDF

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EP0390731A2
EP0390731A2 EP90810166A EP90810166A EP0390731A2 EP 0390731 A2 EP0390731 A2 EP 0390731A2 EP 90810166 A EP90810166 A EP 90810166A EP 90810166 A EP90810166 A EP 90810166A EP 0390731 A2 EP0390731 A2 EP 0390731A2
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07B—TICKET-ISSUING APPARATUS; FARE-REGISTERING APPARATUS; FRANKING APPARATUS
    • G07B17/00—Franking apparatus
    • G07B17/00185—Details internally of apparatus in a franking system, e.g. franking machine at customer or apparatus at post office
    • G07B17/00193—Constructional details of apparatus in a franking system
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07B—TICKET-ISSUING APPARATUS; FARE-REGISTERING APPARATUS; FRANKING APPARATUS
    • G07B17/00—Franking apparatus
    • G07B17/00016—Relations between apparatus, e.g. franking machine at customer or apparatus at post office, in a franking system
    • G07B17/0008—Communication details outside or between apparatus
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07B—TICKET-ISSUING APPARATUS; FARE-REGISTERING APPARATUS; FRANKING APPARATUS
    • G07B17/00—Franking apparatus
    • G07B17/00016—Relations between apparatus, e.g. franking machine at customer or apparatus at post office, in a franking system
    • G07B17/0008—Communication details outside or between apparatus
    • G07B2017/00153—Communication details outside or between apparatus for sending information
    • G07B2017/00161—Communication 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
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07B—TICKET-ISSUING APPARATUS; FARE-REGISTERING APPARATUS; FRANKING APPARATUS
    • G07B17/00—Franking apparatus
    • G07B17/00185—Details internally of apparatus in a franking system, e.g. franking machine at customer or apparatus at post office
    • G07B17/00193—Constructional details of apparatus in a franking system
    • G07B2017/00266—Man-machine interface on the apparatus
    • G07B2017/00274—Mechanical, e.g. keyboard
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07B—TICKET-ISSUING APPARATUS; FARE-REGISTERING APPARATUS; FRANKING APPARATUS
    • G07B17/00—Franking apparatus
    • G07B17/00459—Details relating to mailpieces in a franking system
    • G07B17/00508—Printing or attaching on mailpieces
    • G07B2017/00516—Details of printing apparatus
    • G07B2017/00524—Printheads
    • G07B2017/00548—Mechanical printhead
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07B—TICKET-ISSUING APPARATUS; FARE-REGISTERING APPARATUS; FRANKING APPARATUS
    • G07B17/00—Franking apparatus
    • G07B17/00733—Cryptography or similar special procedures in a franking system
    • G07B2017/00935—Passwords

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  • the invention relates to a method for filling the value memory of a franking machine, the functional sequence of which is controlled by a central electronic control unit, with a coded information exchange between an authoritative, remote central office and the user of the franking machine, with the control unit of the franking machine making a suitable assignment between the exchanged Information is checked as well as a franking machine for carrying out this method, with an electronic control unit having a computer and memory, which is connected to a number of input keys and a display field, one of the memories being a preset value memory for amounts of value to be used by franking.
  • the required pair-forming information is calculated according to a rule that is uniformly prescribed for all franking machines, ie according to an algorithm, both in the central office and in the franking machine, and according to the Exchange of information with the head office compared with regard to the possible pair formation in the franking machine.
  • This rule thus forms an access key for the purchase of new ones in the Frankierma seemingly consumable quantities.
  • the invention has for its object to find a method of the type mentioned, which ensures significantly improved security against unauthorized filling of the value storage without increased equipment.
  • This object is achieved according to the invention in that the creation of the coded information and its mutual assignment to provide information pairs is carried out in the form of real random numbers and randomly and the information and assignments that are valid only for the franking machine in question both at the central office and in a memory of the postage meter machine is stored, the filling of the default memory of the postage meter machine taking place after it has been determined on the basis of a program of the control unit that the information received from the control center and entered into the postage meter machine as an input code for filling up the default value memory is stored in an identical wording in the Postage meter machine already exists and a pair of information consists of this input code and a return code to be communicated for further refilling of the control center.
  • both the individual information and its pairing assignment are completely random, that is to say, according to true random characteristics for each franking machine are dependent and are only legible at the head office, there is a very high level of security against misuse.
  • Security can be further increased in that the pairs of information are provided in table form in the memory of the franking machine and correspondingly in the central office and can only be called up in the order of the table-like arrangement for filling up the default value memory.
  • control centers e.g. are located at the postal directorate of a specific postal district and are each responsible for the franking machines available in this postal district.
  • the technical effort can e.g. At individual smaller post offices, it can be reduced that the pairs of information, or their tables, are only stored in the headquarters in the form of signed, signed sheets, instead of storing them electronically in a computer system.
  • the control desk 1 shown in FIG. 1 is provided, for example, on the housing of a postage meter machine, the details of which regarding its electronically controlled, electromechanical drive and the function of the control desk elements in CH-PS 669 056 (US Serial No. 256,070 and US-PS 4,520,725) as well as described in CH applications No. 853/89 and 854/89.
  • the input buttons 2-6 of the control panel 1, which are located below the display panel 7, can be used, depending on the selection of a corresponding program by means of the D-SET button 8, either for the input and for the electromechanical setting of predetermined franking values according to the assigned label 9 or for incrementally passing on individual decimal digits of a franking value.
  • the switchable first function of the "CRED LEFT" function key 13 is used to query the default value that is still available for franking.
  • a red light-emitting diode 18 arranged above this labeled function key lights up when a value entered for franking exceeds the remaining default value. At this moment, the franking machine can no longer be used for franking until the preset value memory 20 (FIG. 2) is refilled.
  • the block diagram of the central control unit according to FIG. 2 shows the peripheral elements already mentioned as blocks "KEYBORD” 8.2-6, 13-17, “INDICATOR LAMPS” 18, “DISPLAYS” 7, “KEY” 10.
  • the signals of the function keys 8, 2-6, 13-17 and the key 10 are converted into binary word signals by ENCODER 22 and fed to a BUSCONTROLLER and MULTIPLEXER 24. This periodically or spontaneously operates the peripheral elements mentioned, separates inputs and outputs and brings or reads the information in sequential form to or from the peripheral bus 25. It can be designed as a separate microprocessor.
  • the display panel 7 and the indicator lamps (18) of the control panel 1 are each operated via a DECODER / DRIVER 23 in order to be controlled with the required electrical power based on binary information.
  • the "CLOCK" element 26 is used for time control for the date display on the second display 27 of the control panel 1.
  • the central computer bus 28 is connected to the BUS CONTROLLER and MULTIPLEXER 24 via a bus port 29 and a bus isolator 30.
  • the bus isolator 30 effects a separation of the signals so that no disturbances reach the computer bus 28.
  • the bus port 29 converts the signals from the fast computer bus 28 to the slow peripheral bus 25.
  • the central computer CPU 32 and a plurality of memories 20, 21, 33, 34 are connected to the computer bus 28.
  • the non-volatile data memory RAM 20, which is designed, for example, as a RAM with a battery, as a NOVRAM, EEPROM or EAROM, stores intermediate results and contains the value specification that can be used by franking and the chain fields (POINTERS) (FIG. 4) for querying those in the read-only memory ROM 21 contained code tables (Fig.4).
  • This read-only memory 21 is enclosed in the sealed housing of the franking machine or is also fastened in a sealed manner. It can be replaced by a person authorized by the post office, for example if the code tables provided or a have been consumed by them.
  • a suitable written information ("out of order") after the LAST POINTER has arrived at the end of one of the stored code tables 38 according to the register 36 of the block diagram in FIG.
  • a program memory 33 designed as a ROM, PROM or EPROM is provided for the various function programs of the franking machine, as described in more detail in the aforementioned CH applications 853/89 and 854/89, among others.
  • a data memory RAM 34 is provided for temporary storage. It goes without saying that different memories of the same characteristic can also be present as memory fields in a uniform memory chip.
  • a coded information exchange must take place between the franking machine and the authorizing post office.
  • the post office must be informed of a return code number stored in the read-only memory (ROM) 21 of the franking machine and the desired amount to be refilled.
  • the authorizing input code number subsequently supplied by the post office forms the key number for filling up the default value memory RAM 20 of the franking machine.
  • This exchange of information e.g. in the form of an eight-digit number, can be done in any way, e.g. orally or by modem over a telephone connection or in writing.
  • the required return code is always released by the franking machine in response, ie in "return", for the input of an entry code number authorizing the filling from the otherwise inaccessible read-only memory ROM 21 and can be called up as often as desired on the display 7 of the control panel 1, if the zero key 10 in the key holder 11 of the franking machine machine is plugged.
  • the first return code is thus made available to the user of the franking machine for later filling by the franking machine from its read-only memory ROM 21 after he has entered the first input code number for the first use of the franking machine.
  • This first input code number is supplied to the buyer when the franking machine is purchased, for example, or was entered before the sale for a first replenishment paid for with the purchase.
  • the information required for each replenishment in the form of two eight-digit code numbers results from the return code communicated to the post office, e.g. corresponding to the combination of numbers "21379432" shown on the display 7, together with the specified desired replenishment amount of e.g. 500, - and the new input code number, which corresponds to the desired replenishment amount and is taken from the post office of the table according to Fig. 5 relevant for the franking machine in question.
  • the input code number required for replenishment by CHF 500 is equal to the number combination "134411 76 ⁇ .
  • the new return code number which will be automatically displayed by the franking machine for subsequent subsequent replenishment after this replenishment, 5 corresponds to the number combination "23490039" in accordance with this table according to Fig. 5.
  • This return code number is used for comparison with the return code number released by the franking machine, or for identification if the user subsequently requests a further refill amount for his franking machine and generally becomes not communicated by the post office.
  • the complete program sets according to the flow chart pass according to branch 41 first of all the presence of the key 10 with the number "0" beforehand, ie this must be signaled via the key receptacle 11 of the control panel 1 of the control unit according to FIG.
  • the "PENALTY" timer should have the value zero, because according to the bottom part of the flowchart it only comes into operation after a complete incorrect entry of a code entry number. By doubling the timing of incorrect entries, it is intended to prevent numerous entries from being tried.
  • the last pointer position Pw in a table Nw is taken from the register "LETZTER POINTER" (FIG. 4) in order to display the old return code required for obtaining an authoritative input code according to function field 45, such as is shown in Fig.1.
  • the code input function is activated after inserting key No. 0 according to function fields 46 to 51.
  • the result of this is that, according to function fields 49 to 51, ten flashing arrows 52 with the value numbers 53 on the numeric keypad 2-6, 14-17 and eight dashes "--------" appear on the display 7, indicating the free spaces mark for the code numbers to be entered.
  • the line 54 provided on the left outside in the line of lines also flashes, as indicated in FIG. 1A, B by line lines. This means that the program is ready to start entering the code at this point.
  • a pointer Pw is stored in the pointer register (FIG. 4) of the non-volatile RAM memory 20, which pointer points to the next code line 55 with the pointer that has not yet been used for filling -Numbers 0, 1,2, 3, ... shows.
  • the pointer registers are each called with the number Nw of the code table.
  • the lines 55 contained in each of the code tables Nw each have a return code and a primary code.
  • the latter can be found by program-wise searching of all stored tables Nw and compared with the input code until at the branch 56 the primary code stored in the code register matches this Input code and then according to function field 57 the value 58 corresponding to the relevant code table Nw can be added to the value specification register 20.
  • the input code number begins with the number "1” because each input code number has a "1" as the first digit, while each return code number begins with a "2".
  • the table number Nw corresponding to the desired replenishment amount is entered.
  • the number "1” must be entered for the refill amount of CHF 100.
  • Fig. 1B shows the display 7 before entering the last number "8” of this example.
  • the line “-” flashes at the point to be completed.
  • the branch 61 corresponds to the program position at which an input key 2-6, 13-17 is to be pressed.
  • function field 62 the key value is entered in the code input register and, in the subsequent function field 63, the reduced number of free number spaces "-" is correspondingly reduced in a number counter.
  • the branch 64 causes the program to continue along the returning program loop 65 and via the function fields 50, 51, 61-64 in the same way until there is no free number space "-" and consequently eight numbers "11445378" have been entered .
  • the CE key 80 is pressed on the branch 61 instead of an input key 2-6, 13-17, the number entered disappears at the relevant number place by again overwriting a space "-" there according to function field 81.
  • the changed number of numbers still to be entered is registered in the numerical counter at the function field 82.
  • eight number spaces "--------" are already free, the program is returned to the functional field 50.

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