EP0689170A2 - Procédé d'adaption du fichier de données entre une machine à affranchir et un centre de données - Google Patents

Procédé d'adaption du fichier de données entre une machine à affranchir et un centre de données Download PDF

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EP0689170A2
EP0689170A2 EP95109864A EP95109864A EP0689170A2 EP 0689170 A2 EP0689170 A2 EP 0689170A2 EP 95109864 A EP95109864 A EP 95109864A EP 95109864 A EP95109864 A EP 95109864A EP 0689170 A2 EP0689170 A2 EP 0689170A2
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  • the invention relates to a method for coordinating the data stock in the data processing device of an electronic franking machine comprising a credit memory for a postage credit and the billing unit of a data center comprising a billing memory for the franking machine as well as a franking machine suitable for carrying out the above-mentioned method.
  • a remote value specification method is known in which the data exchange between the user station and the data center includes the transmission of a key number from the data center to the user station. With this key number, the user can unlock a lock on the franking machine for a one-time reloading process with a fixed predetermined reloading amount. Since the reload amount or default amount is fixed and cannot be changed, it is sufficient for billing to enter the number of reload processes in the data center.
  • Verification of the combination characteristic in the franking machine transmitted from the data center to the franking machine and including the variable credit value is only possible if both the franking machine and the data center have calculated with the same reload amount.
  • this reloading amount is automatically added to the remaining credit in the credit memory of the franking machine, without the user being able to intervene in the reloading procedure.
  • the invention is based on the object of specifying a method of the type mentioned at the outset, with which data can be reconciled between a postage meter machine and a data center assigned to it in a manner which is convenient and even more secure for the user and which enables the postage meter machine to be reloaded in a convenient manner enables.
  • a value change mode is set on the franking machine, that in a first transaction involving the exchange of code numbers between the franking machine and the data center, a default value entered into the franking machine is transmitted to the data center and in a respective default value memory of the franking machine and of the data center is stored, that a reload mode is set and that in a second transaction comprising the exchange of code numbers between the franking machine and the data center, the default value stored in the respective default value memory is added to the value stored in the credit memory of the franking machine and the value stored in the billing memory of the data center.
  • the inventive division of the method for reconciling the accounting data in the postage meter machine and the data center into two self-contained transactions has a number of advantages.
  • the first transaction can be omitted if the default value is not to be changed.
  • the postage credit is replenished with the value stored in the default value memory. This results in a simplified procedure in the event that the user does not want to change the default value at all.
  • this value can be changed separately from the reloading process. On the one hand, this offers the possibility of first completing and checking the change in the default value. This increases the certainty that the postage credit is actually topped up with the desired reload amount.
  • the employees in a company's post office may carry out the remote value specification procedure with a specific target amount, but that this target amount may only be changed by certain persons in the company.
  • This can be ensured, for example, by the fact that the changes authorized person must identify the default value by means of an identity number known only to him or a suitable password, which must be entered in the franking machine in order to change the default value.
  • This identification step can be preceded by the actual value change process, for example by the value change mode only being able to be initiated after the identification step. However, it can also be incorporated into the value change procedure.
  • the first transaction can, for example, take place in such a way that an identity number that characterizes the franking machine is entered into the franking machine and that a first code number, the identity number, is formed during the first transaction in the franking machine using the identity number, the entered default value and additional information by means of a key , the desired default value and the additional information are transmitted to the data center together with the first code number, the first code number is verified in the data center and the desired default value is stored in the default memory of the data center, in the data center using the identity number and the additional information using a key a second code number is formed and transmitted to the postage meter machine and the second code number is verified in the postage meter machine, whereupon the desired specification if the second code number is successfully verified ewert is stored in the default value memory of the franking machine.
  • the method can be ended after the first transaction and the franking machine can be switched to the franking mode. However, the method can also be continued, wherein during the second transaction in the franking machine using the identity number and additional information by means of a key, a third code number is formed and transmitted to the data center, the third code number is verified in the data center and, if the verification in the default value memory of the Default value stored in the data center is added to the value stored in the billing memory of the data center, a fourth code number is formed in the data center using the identity number and the additional information by means of a key and transmitted to the franking machine, and the fourth code number is verified in the franking machine, after which it is successful Verification of the default value stored in the default value memory of the postage meter machine is added to the value stored in the credit memory of the postage meter machine.
  • the second transaction thus includes the actual reloading process, which is carried out with a preset value that is permanently stored in the franking machine. This second transaction can also be carried out
  • the security against manipulation is ensured by the secrecy of the keys used.
  • Any known encryption method can be used for encryption, for example the DES method.
  • a key used to determine the code numbers is changed after each completed transaction.
  • the code number formed in the franking machine is expediently calculated during each transaction by means of a key that is available after the previous transaction has been completed.
  • the code number formed in the data center is calculated using the same key.
  • the franking machine is informed of the new key as part of the code number transmitted by the data center and, after verification of these code numbers, is stored in the franking machine for the next transaction. At the same time, the new key is also saved in the data center for the next transaction.
  • the data center has the option of repeating the verification by means of the key used before the last key change. If the code number can be verified with this key, this is a sign that the previous transaction in the postage meter machine was not or not completely carried out. This therefore gives the possibility of canceling, repeating or correcting transactions which are not or not completely completed in the postage meter machine and which lead to the data stocks in the postage meter machine and the data center no longer being congruent.
  • the data exchange between the franking machine and the data center can take place both via modem (hereinafter referred to as the modem method) and via telephone communication between the user of the franking machine and an operator in the data center (hereinafter referred to as the voice method).
  • modem hereinafter referred to as the modem method
  • voice method via telephone communication between the user of the franking machine and an operator in the data center
  • the information to be transmitted to the data center is encrypted in the franking machine by means of a first function.
  • a common encryption method is used here, preferably the Data Encryption Standard (DES).
  • DES Data Encryption Standard
  • a code number is formed in the voice method using a second secret function.
  • the execution of the secret first function requires a secret number referred to as a key and a program sequence (encryption code) which verifies information by means of the key can encrypt or decrypt.
  • the execution of the second secret function does not require a key.
  • the data exchange now takes place in the voice method using the code numbers in the manner already explained above.
  • code numbers By forming the code numbers, it is possible to reduce the number of digits to be transmitted in comparison to the crypto message initially formed. This is useful in order to simplify the transmission of the information between the user of the franking machine and the operator in the data center.
  • the data exchange in the modem process takes place by means of the crypto messages analogous to the procedure described above. Since the data exchange is automatic with the modem method, significantly longer encrypted messages can be exchanged without errors compared to the voice method. The formation of code numbers can therefore be avoided with the modem method.
  • both methods are compatible with regard to the common data center. This is particularly important when the operator in the data center is replaced by an automatic device.
  • the invention further relates to an electronic franking machine for carrying out the above-described method, comprising an electronic data processing device with a credit memory for storing a postage credit and a default value memory for storing a default value by which the postage credit can be changed, and a printing device for printing connected to the data processing device of postage values, a data display device, an input device for inputting postage values to be printed and a device for setting a credit reloading mode in which, after input and verification of a reload key number, the preset value stored in the preset value memory is added to the postage credit.
  • a franking machine of this type further comprises, according to the invention, a device for setting a value change mode in which, after input and verification of a value change key number, the default value in the default value memory can be replaced by a changed default value entered in the franking machine.
  • the electronic franking machine according to the invention enables the change in the default value and the reloading process to be treated separately from one another with the advantages described above.
  • the value change mode can be set, for example, by entering an identity number that characterizes the franking machine and pressing a first special key.
  • a second special key can be provided for converting the franking machine from the value change mode to the franking mode.
  • the invention it is possible to select the type of communication method between the franking machine and the data center by pressing at least one selection key provided on the franking machine after entering the identity or postage number, i.e. to make the choice whether the value change and / or reloading process should be carried out using the voice process or the modern process.
  • an option or special key is pressed in order to reach a selection menu which is displayed to the user of the franking machine in the display field thereof.
  • a predetermined actuating element for example a suitable numeric key, the display changes and shows the currently valid default value, which can then be confirmed or changed.
  • two selection or special keys are provided, by pressing which the voice method or the modem method can be selected directly.
  • the invention further relates to a method for the secure storage of variable data, in particular the data that can change during a remote value specification.
  • a power failure can lead to a data record being incorrectly stored in a memory.
  • Errors in the status identifier can be rendered ineffective by storing the status identifier redundantly.
  • the most common status identifier in a majority check does not always have to be the correct status identifier. It is only most likely that the most common state identifier is the correct one.
  • An additional plausibility check also only checks the membership of a valid range of values, but does not provide a clear statement as to whether the status identifier is correct or not. With the method described above, an error that is most frequently stored is not recognized thereby lies in the valid range of values.
  • a first data record is determined as a current, unchangeable data record by means of a pointer, the data of which are available for a query, that when data is changed, this change takes place in the non-current second data record, that subsequently using the
  • the second data record is determined to be the current data record and that the data from the current second data record is copied into the non-current first data record.
  • 10 denotes a user station, which comprises a franking machine 12 and a telephone 14.
  • This telephone or communication terminal e.g. a modem, is connected via a telephone line 15 to a telephone or communication terminal 16 in a data center 18, which also contains a billing device 20.
  • the franking machine 12 comprises a data processing device, generally designated 22, with a CPU 24, a credit memory 26, a default value memory 28 and a cryptographic device 30, which contains a key memory 12.
  • the data processing device 22 naturally also includes other parts, memories and registers, which are not shown here, however, since they are not required for the description of the method according to the invention.
  • software means or program memory means of the CPU 24 can be used in conjunction with the non-volatile key memory 32 instead of the separate device 30 in order to carry out the encryption.
  • the data processing device 22 is connected via a line 23 to the communication terminal modem 14, which then replaces the telephone 14.
  • An input device 34 for example a keyboard, a display device 36 and a printing device 38, is also connected to the data processing device 22.
  • the billing device 20 in the data center 18 comprises an input device 40 and a data processing device 42 with a CPU 44, a default value memory 45, a billing memory 46 and a cryptographic device 48 with a key memory 50.
  • encryption can be carried out in connection with the device instead of in the device 48 CPU 44 and the non-volatile key memory using software.
  • the data processing device 42 is connected to the modem via a line 51, which in this case replaces the telephone 16.
  • the data exchange between the user station 10 and the data center 18 takes place via the telephones 14 and 16, and preferably by telephone exchange between the user of the franking machine 12 and an operator in the data center 18. This takes place with the course of the remote value specification process in the franking machine and The essential processes connected to the data center will now be explained with reference to FIGS. 2a and 2b, which show the processes in the user station or franking machine (FM) on the left and the processes in the data center (DZ) on the right.
  • FIGS. 2a and 2b show the processes in the user station or franking machine (FM) on the left and the processes in the data center (DZ) on the right.
  • the value change and remote value specification method shown in FIG. 2 begins by entering an identity number (PAN) (S1) in the input device 34 of the franking machine 12, which is confirmed by a special key 52 (FIG. 1).
  • PAN identity number
  • S1 identity number
  • S2 special key 52
  • S2 routine
  • S2 routine
  • the desired default value is then entered into the data processing device by means of the input device 34 and confirmed by pressing the special key 52.
  • the verification of the identity number is shown at S6. If the check is negative, the process is terminated and repeated if necessary. If, on the other hand, the franking machine can be identified, the method is continued.
  • a first code number is calculated (S7) from the identity number, the default request and additional information, for example a further register value, using a key K1, which code code is displayed in the display device 36 of the franking machine 12 and is displayed by the user to the operator Data center 18 is transmitted.
  • this code number is checked in the data center 18 with the aid of the key K1 stored in the data center. If the result of the check is negative, the check is repeated with the key used in the previous transaction. If the verification is successful now, it means that the previous transaction in the postage meter machine was not carried out or was not carried out completely and correctly. The previous transaction is therefore canceled and the process continues.
  • the process is terminated. If, on the other hand, the first code number can be successfully verified, the default value is stored in the memory 45 of the data center and the data processing device 42 in the data center 18 calculates a second code number from the identity number, the additional information and the key K1. A second key K2 (S9) is also calculated. This second code number, in which the new key K2 is integrated, is communicated to the user, who enters it into the input device 34 of the franking machine. The cryptrographic device 30 in the franking machine verifies the second code number, extracts the key K2 from the transmitted second code number and stores it in place of the key K1. If the result is negative, the process is terminated; if the result is positive, the inputted default request is stored in the default value memory 28, the previous default value being deleted (S11).
  • the fourth code number is verified in the franking machine (S16) and the new key K3 is extracted from the fourth code number and stored, as was done in the first transaction with the key K2.
  • the old and new keys are stored in the data center. If the result is negative, the process is terminated. If the result is positive, the value stored in the default value memory 28 of the franking machine is added to the remaining credit in the credit memory 26 of the franking machine and the value stored in the default value memory 45 of the accounting device 20 is added to the remaining credit in the accounting memory 46 of the data center 18 (S17).
  • the franking machine automatically returns to the franking mode.
  • the default value stored in the default value memory 28 is confirmed by actuating the special key 52 or also an optionally provided third special key and the method goes from step S2 directly to step 4 'in FIG. 2b.
  • the user calls the data center and informs the operator of the identity number (PAN) and possibly further information (S5 '). If the identity number is correct (S6 '), the remote value setting process then proceeds from step S13 to step S17 as described above.
  • further data can query gisterstands to check the correctness of all accounting data in the franking machine and the data center. It is also possible to include further information and additional subkeys in the calculation of the code number if this appears to make sense to increase security. If a code number transmitted by the franking machine is checked in the data center in step S14 and the result is negative, the check is always repeated again with the key used in the franking machine in the immediately preceding transaction. This detects a case in which a transaction in the postage meter machine was not completed correctly without the data center being aware of this. In this case, the new key transmitted by the data center would not be stored in the franking machine and the franking machine therefore encrypts with the old key. This gives the opportunity to cancel or correct the last transaction and thus avoid damage to the user or the data center.
  • the flow chart according to FIGS. 3a and 3b shows the value change and reloading process in the event that the communication between the franking machine and the data center takes place automatically via modem. Since the steps of the method are essentially the same as in the method according to FIGS. 2a and 2b, the individual steps are also provided with the same reference numbers, increased by the number 20.
  • the user of the franking machine enters the postage call number or identity number PAN after switching on the same and confirms this input by pressing the special key 52.
  • the stored default value is now displayed.
  • the user either confirms this value by pressing the special key 52 or overwrites it with a new default value which is also confirmed by pressing the special key 52.
  • All further steps now take place automatically without the user of the franking machine having to do anything between the franking machine and the data center, in the same way as was explained in the voice method described with reference to FIGS. 2a and 2b.
  • the only difference is that with the modem method between the franking machine and the data center only the crypto messages, i.e. the encrypted messages and not the shortened code numbers obtained from them are exchanged.
  • FIG. 4 shows schematically the division of the storage space in a non-volatile memory, for example an NVRAM, which is present in the franking machine and possibly also in the data center.
  • the memory must have space for storing two data sets, namely set 1 and set 2 and for storing a pointer.
  • Each data record contains a variable set "var”, which can consist of any number of bytes.
  • each data record includes a counter variable "nr updates”, which indicates the number of changes to the data record, ie is increased by 1 each time the data of a record is changed or renewed.
  • a checksum "checksum” is also part of a data record, which includes at least inclusion a part of variable data of the data record is determined.
  • the "Act Pointer" pointer can only have two permissible values that indicate which of the two data records is currently considered to be the current data record.
  • the values 0 and 1 are not saved, since no bit error can be detected with these values. Rather, the values 0 x A5 or 0 x 5A are used, where 0 x indicates that the values are noted in hexadecimal. With this number, which is constructed symmetrically in binary representation, bit errors can be recognized from the number itself.
  • step S61 changing data is written into the non-current data record. Since the data of the data record changed in step S61, the count value nr updates is increased by 1 in step S62.
  • the checksum is then newly formed from data from the non-current memory (S63) and stored in the non-current data record (S64). Now the pointer is directed to the record in which the data has just been changed so that this record is now the current record (S65). Finally, the entire data of the now current data record is copied to the other, not current data record (S66). Both data records in turn contain the identical data.
  • step S70 it is checked in step S70 whether the value of the pointer is permissible.
  • step S71 it is checked whether the checksum of the current data record identified by the pointer is valid. If one of the two steps is not fulfilled, the franking machine switches to service mode, as already mentioned above.
  • step S72 the validity of the checksum of the non-current memory is checked in step S72. If this test is negative, i.e. if the checksum is not valid, it can be assumed that data storage or mirroring has been interrupted. To correct this error, the mirroring is repeated, i.e. all data of the current data set are copied into the non-current data set (S73). If, on the other hand, the checksum has proven to be valid, a check is carried out in S74 as to whether the checksums of the two data records and thus their data are the same. If this is the case, the test is finished.
  • the franking machine can be set up both for the voice process and for the modem process.
  • the user can select the type of communication method with the data center by means of a selection button 58 (FIG. 1) on the franking machine.

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