EP0701227B1 - Procédé et dispositif pour la vérification de la livraison d'un objet - Google Patents

Procédé et dispositif pour la vérification de la livraison d'un objet Download PDF

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EP0701227B1
EP0701227B1 EP95113873A EP95113873A EP0701227B1 EP 0701227 B1 EP0701227 B1 EP 0701227B1 EP 95113873 A EP95113873 A EP 95113873A EP 95113873 A EP95113873 A EP 95113873A EP 0701227 B1 EP0701227 B1 EP 0701227B1
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Günter Holland-Letz
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    • G07CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07GREGISTERING THE RECEIPT OF CASH, VALUABLES, OR TOKENS
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    • 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
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    • G07B17/00661Sensing or measuring mailpieces
    • GPHYSICS
    • G07CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07DHANDLING OF COINS OR VALUABLE PAPERS, e.g. TESTING, SORTING BY DENOMINATIONS, COUNTING, DISPENSING, CHANGING OR DEPOSITING
    • G07D11/00Devices accepting coins; Devices accepting, dispensing, sorting or counting valuable papers
    • G07D11/009Depositing devices
    • G07D11/0096Accepting paper currency or other valuables in containers, e.g. in code-marked envelopes
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    • G07FCOIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F17/00Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
    • G07F17/26Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for printing, stamping, franking, typing or teleprinting apparatus
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    • G07B17/00185Details internally of apparatus in a franking system, e.g. franking machine at customer or apparatus at post office
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    • G07CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07BTICKET-ISSUING APPARATUS; FARE-REGISTERING APPARATUS; FRANKING APPARATUS
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    • G07B17/00459Details relating to mailpieces in a franking system
    • G07B17/00661Sensing or measuring mailpieces
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  • the invention relates to a method for creating a Proof of posting an item and a Device for performing this method, in particular for automatic processing of postal items Shipping type 'registered mail' is suitable.
  • the service mentioned is, for example, from post offices to provide when it comes to handling registered mail Mailings go.
  • EP 0 264 502 A1 already a device for automatic mail processing known. This device allows self-operated processing almost all postal transactions, with the exception of posting registered mail. This is because issuing a receipt to the consignor required.
  • the known device can only Print receipts for paid postage.
  • the registered mail machine known from DE 34 39 356 A. is only intended for letters for only a few format areas allowed are. Besides, there is no way provided on the video image generated by the video camera Control recognizability. In the case of one inserted the wrong way round Letter would only be photographed on the blank back, so that a determination of the addressee based on the Posting document number is not possible.
  • GB 967 426 A describes a device for automatic Receipt of postal items described using a computing device to calculate postage based on weight and the shipping method contains.
  • the first part of the object of the invention is a Specify the process by which the automatic creation of a Proof of the posting of an item in a self-operated acceptance device for such objects is made possible.
  • the second part of the task is a device for automatic processing of postal items to propose the registered mail type in which the method according to the invention is used.
  • the first part of the task is characterized by the features of the claim 1 and the second part of the task by the features of claim 4 solved.
  • the invention proceeds in solving the first part of the problem based on the consideration that in the case of an unattended delivery an item delivered or to be sent Objects of the addressee of this object, only then reliably identified on the basis of a receipt can become if the document is tamper-proof, i.e. without every action by the consignor is created. This is particularly easily possible if of the object automatically made an electrophotographic photograph which is used to create the document. The object becomes the access of the seller with his questioning initially temporarily withdrawn. Only after the The document is created, the final questioning takes place and thus the final withdrawal of the item from the access area of the consignor. This ensures that the posting process up to the creation of the document canceled and the item returned to the seller Can be made available.
  • the receipt is created. This allows the consignor to check whether the item or the title block really based on the electrophotographic Illumination is identifiable or the title block is legible. The item could be confiscated in one location be in the title block from the electrophotographic Facility cannot be captured. After creation or Output of the receipt to the consignor can be made on the item can no longer be accessed. So there is every possibility foiled the object fraudulently and get the receipt.
  • the object is photographed completely shown on the receipt. This shows a photograph of the object that can be supplemented by printed information about the date and time of posting, of the location, one identifying the receiving device Information and a count number of the process.
  • a pattern recognition method is used a title block on the object isolated and only this is shown on the receipt. That has the advantage that the Labeling of this field is legible on the receipt is when the item delivered to the Title block is large. Since labeling fields in general certain formal requirements must be met, their recognition not difficult. A typical example of one such a text field is the address field on mail items.
  • the characters on the title block in convert digital data with the help of the label is printed on the receipt.
  • the advantage is in it to see that the receipt is then only printed information contains image information that is objectionable to readability.
  • the digital data can be used in data processing systems processed, e.g. for creation of lists or statistics.
  • the determination of the Item weight may be provided. This weight used when creating the document, the Consignor a way of checking whether the item has remained completely. At the same time, the weight can Calculation of custody or shipping fees used become.
  • Fig. 1 is an automatic processing device of postal items, in particular of the 'registered mail' type generally designated 10.
  • This includes one box-shaped housing 12 and a desk-shaped attachment 14 with a control panel 16.
  • an opening 20 is introduced, on the lower edge 22 of which a flap 24 is articulated.
  • This flap is yours Opening 20 closing position with solid Lines and dashed lines in their open position and designated 24 '.
  • a support plate 26 stands from the lower edge of the flap 24 vertically towards the inside of the housing.
  • a conveyor belt 28 the Direction of transport horizontally from the front wall 18 in the The interior of the housing runs.
  • the conveyor belt 28 ends a receptacle 30. It is mounted on a scale 32 and is driven by a motor 34.
  • the flap 24 is by an electromagnetically operable bolt 36 in lockable in their closed position.
  • Housing 12 a video camera 38 arranged so that its recording area coincides with the support plate 26.
  • a graphics-capable printer 40 is built into the attachment 14, its paper output in an output opening 42 in Control panel 16 opens.
  • the printer can be used as a single sheet printer with a paper magazine or - symbolically as in Fig. 1 shown - as a continuous paper printer with a Roll of paper can be formed without this for the invention would be important.
  • a keyboard 44 is also in the control panel 16 Display device 46 and a credit card reader 48 installed. It can also have an entry opening for coins and Banknotes may be provided.
  • a data processing device 50 is located in the housing 12 installed, which serves to control the device 10. With this is the scale 32, the drive motor 34, the bolt 36, the video camera 38, the printer 40, the keyboard 44, the display device 46 and the credit card reader 48 are electrical connected. Furthermore, in the data processing system 50 saved a fee table.
  • the consignor opens flap 24 and put the mail item - this can be done Letter or a packet - on the support plate 26 so that the address field points upwards. Then he closes the flap 24 again. This will get the mail item on the Conveyor belt 28 to lie.
  • the scale 32 detects the presence a mail item and reports this to the data processing system 50. This then operates the latch 36, so that the flap 24 can no longer be opened. At the same time the weight of the mail item is saved. Over a The supplier is now information on the display device 46 prompted via the keyboard 44 the desired shipping method to enter. This can be a simple registered letter, a Registered mail with return receipt or a value mail his.
  • the data processing device 50 now checks whether the desired shipping method for a mail item with the determined Weight is possible. This is not the case, the data processing system 50 strikes over a display an acceptable shipping method on the display device 46. This the consignor can confirm using a keyboard or cancel the posting process. In the latter case, triggers the data processing system 50 the latch 36, so that the Mail item of the device 10 can be removed.
  • the video camera 38 switched on and the picture of the postal matter taken by her depending on the method used as a whole, the address field or the inscription on the address field on the Display device 46 shown.
  • the payment is made Postage displayed by the data processing system 50 the desired shipping method and the weight based on the Has calculated the fee table.
  • the consignor is now asked to do the illustration to check whether the item or the Address field clearly shows. This is not the case or the consignor is not ready to accept the postage requested he can pay by pressing a 'Cancel' button cancel the operation, whereupon the latch 36 as described above is solved.
  • the consignor confirms the ad, he is asked to use his credit card Debiting the requested amount into the credit card reader 48 introduce or if the design of the device 10 this allows the amount to be paid in cash.
  • the device 10 can in a manner known per se be equipped with a franking device that allows to put a franking on the mail item. Further it is possible to use shipping documents such as a return receipt or a parcel card in the same way as that Print receipt and via a transport channel, not shown attached to the mail item.
  • the device can also equipped with an opening in the rear wall or in the floor through which the postal items are conveyed.
  • an opening in the rear wall or in the floor through which the postal items are conveyed.
  • a device of the type described can also be used for this valuables for safe custody to deliver to a bank or hotel reception.
  • a Acknowledgment of receipt can be made in the same way as a postal delivery note. Perhaps accruing custody fees can be in the same way as Postage will be calculated and collected.

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  1. Procédé pour établir un reçu lors du dépôt d'un objet, comprenant les étapes suivantes :
    dépôt de l'objet dans un récipient qui interdit provisoirement au déposant d'accéder à l'objet,
    établissement d'une photocopie électrophotographique de l'objet, la photocopie étant représentée par des données électriques d'une caméra vidéo,
    affichage sur un appareil de visualisation, à l'aide des données électriques, des informations prévues pour l'établissement d'un reçu, et validation de ces informations à la suite d'un signal de validation donné par le déposant,
    production d'un reçu sur lequel sont reproduites, en utilisant la photocopie, des informations identifiant l'objet ou le destinataire, un champ d'écriture présent sur l'objet étant isolé, à l'aide d'un procédé de reconnaissance de tracé, à partir des données électriques représentant la photocopie électrophotographique, et seul ce champ d'écriture étant reproduit sur le reçu,
    retrait définitif de l'objet de la zone d'accès du déposant.
  2. Procédé suivant la revendication 1, suivant lequel, par un procédé de reconnaissance de caractères, au moins les caractères présents dans le champ d'écriture sont transformés en données numériques, à l'aide desquelles ce texte est imprimé sur le reçu.
  3. Procédé suivant la revendication 1 ou 2, suivant lequel, au cours d'une étape supplémentaire, on détermine le poids de l'objet et on utilise ce poids lors de l'établissement du reçu.
  4. Dispositif pour la mise en oeuvre du procédé suivant l'une des revendications 1 à 3 pour le traitement automatisé d'envois postaux du type « recommandés », comportant
    un boítier (12) doté d'une ouverture (20) pour les envois postaux,
    un dispositif (24, 36) de fermeture, pouvant être commandé par un dispositif (50) de commande, pour l'ouverture (20),
    un poste (32) de pesage,
    un dispositif de saisie (44) manuelle d'au moins un type souhaité d'expédition,
    un dispositif (50) de calcul pour calculer l'affranchissement à partir du poids et du type d'expédition, conformément à une table de taxes mémorisée dans le dispositif de calcul,
    une caméra (38) vidéo pour enregistrer une image de l'envoi postal, la reproduction de l'envoi postal étant représentée par des données électriques,
    un dispositif de reconnaissance de tracé pour isoler, à partir des données électriques représentant la photocopie électrophotographique, un champ d'écriture présent sur l'objet,
    un dispositif (46) d'affichage pour afficher, à l'aide des données électriques et au moins de l'affranchissement à payer, des informations prévues pour l'établissement d'un reçu,
    une touche de validation pour valider l'impression d'une quittance de dépôt et de documents d'expédition,
    un dispositif (40) d'impression pour établir une quittance de dépôt et des documents d'expédition en fonction du type d'expédition, sous la commande de la caméra (38) vidéo.
EP95113873A 1994-09-09 1995-09-04 Procédé et dispositif pour la vérification de la livraison d'un objet Expired - Lifetime EP0701227B1 (fr)

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