EP1037172B1 - Procédé pour l'installation automatique de machines à affranchir et dispositif pour sa mise en oeuvre - Google Patents

Procédé pour l'installation automatique de machines à affranchir et dispositif pour sa mise en oeuvre Download PDF

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EP1037172B1
EP1037172B1 EP00250053A EP00250053A EP1037172B1 EP 1037172 B1 EP1037172 B1 EP 1037172B1 EP 00250053 A EP00250053 A EP 00250053A EP 00250053 A EP00250053 A EP 00250053A EP 1037172 B1 EP1037172 B1 EP 1037172B1
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Klaus Gettwart
Dieter Dr. Pauschinger
Olaf Turner
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    • 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
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    • 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
    • G07B17/00435—Details specific to central, non-customer apparatus, e.g. servers at post office or vendor
    • 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
    • G07B17/00362—Calculation or computing within apparatus, e.g. calculation of postage value
    • G07B2017/00427—Special accounting procedures, e.g. storing special information

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  • the invention relates to a method for the automatic installation of franking devices, according to the preamble of claim 1, and an arrangement according to the preamble of claim 13.
  • the method is suitable for users of all types of mail processing systems, billing or security modules, postage meters or PC Franking facilities suitable.
  • the solution aims at the rapid availability of a franking device for a customer, from the purchase of the device.
  • a method for changing the configuration of the franking machine wherein the franking machine can be switched by means of a suitable input via a keyboard from the operating mode in a configuration mode and a new meter type number can be entered, which corresponds to the desired number of features.
  • the franking machine generates a code for communication with the computer of the data center and the input of the identification data and the new meter type number in the aforementioned computer, which also generates a corresponding code for transmission and input to the postage meter, in which both codes are compared. If both codes match, the franking machine is configured and switched to the operating mode.
  • the data center always has accurate records of the respectively set meter type for the corresponding franking machine.
  • security depends solely on the encryption of the transmitted code.
  • the object is to develop a technical method for automatic installation and associated arrangement, in particular a corresponding franking device.
  • the customer who has purchased a pre-initialized franking device through a dealer distribution should be enabled to fully operate the franking device without having to call a customer service or service technician and without visiting the post office.
  • the machine data is the serial number and / or identification number.
  • Request data is already generated when the franking device preloads a credit in advance of its use. It is advantageous if, during the charging process, the franking device additionally performs a billing of the desired service of the data update for an installation of stamp image data.
  • the record transmitted for automatic installation may contain a customer-specific advertising cliché or an advertising cliché selected from among a number of advertising clichés, including customer data, if this has been agreed during the sale.
  • the customer data (for example, place of use, cliché request, service / maintenance contract) are transmitted as part of the production of a first communication by postcard, by telephone or similar communication directly or possibly via a dealer to the data center.
  • the data center is preferably designed as a first special service center (data update server), which can also transmit other configuration data and postage fee table data if required.
  • the same or a second data center can be designed as a recharging center for credits.
  • the second (teleporto) data center transmits the credit required for franking in the form of reload data.
  • the same or a third data center can be designed as a reloading center for rate tables and for further information.
  • the data center will provide a means of transmission to provide customized records.
  • the transmission of the data record then takes place by sending the data carrier.
  • a customer-specific data record can be delivered to the customer via a smart card or other modern medium.
  • FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a franking machine of the JetMail® type from the rear right.
  • This franking machine consists of a meter 1 and a base 2.
  • the latter is equipped with a smart card write / read unit 70, which is arranged behind the guide plate 20 and accessible from the housing upper edge 22.
  • a chip card 49 is inserted from top to bottom in the insertion slot 72.
  • a supplied standing on the edge letter 3, which rests with its surface to be printed on the guide plate is then printed according to the input data with at least a franking stamp 31 and a city stamp 32.
  • the letter feeding opening is bounded laterally by a transparent plate 21 and the guide plate 20.
  • the FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of a postage meter, which with a chip card read / write unit 70 for reloading change or.
  • User data or customer data by chip card and with a printing device 2 which is controlled by a control device 1 equipped.
  • the control device 1 has a motherboard 9 equipped with a microprocessor 91 with associated memories 92, 93, 94, 95.
  • the program memory 92 contains an operating program at least for printing and security-related components of the program for a predetermined format change of a portion of the user data.
  • the RAM RAM 93 is used for volatile intermediate storage of intermediate results.
  • NVM 94 non-volatile memory is used for non-volatile caching of data, such as statistical data organized by cost center.
  • the calendar / clock module 95 also contains addressable but non-volatile memory areas for the non-volatile intermediate storage of intermediate results or also known program parts (for example for the DES algorithm). It is provided that the control device 1 is connected to the chip card write / read unit 70, wherein the microprocessor 91 of the control device 1 is programmed, for example, to load the payload N from the memory area of a chip card 49 for their application in corresponding memory areas of the franking machine , A first chip card 49 inserted in a slot 72 of the chip card write / read unit 70 allows reloading of a record in the postage meter machine for at least one application.
  • the smart card 49 contains, for example, the user data for setting a cost center.
  • the control device 1 forms the actual meter with the means 91 to 95 of the aforementioned motherboard 9 and also includes a keyboard 88, a display unit 89 and an application-specific circuit ASIC 90 and the interface 8 for the postal security module PSM 100.
  • the security module PSM 100 is about a control bus to the aforementioned ASIC 90 and the microprocessor 91 and via the parallel ⁇ C bus at least with the means 91 to 95 of the motherboard 9 and connected to the display unit 89.
  • the control bus carries lines for the signals CE, RD and WR between the security module PSM 100 and the aforementioned ASIC 90.
  • the microprocessor 91 preferably has a pin for an output from the security module PSM 100 interrupt signal i, other connections for the keyboard 88, a serial interface Sl-1 for the connection of the chip card read / write unit 70 and a serial interface Sl-2 for the optional connection of a MODEM.
  • the MODEM for example, the credit stored in the non-volatile memory of the postal security device PSM 100 can be increased.
  • the postal security device PSM 100 is surrounded by a secured housing. Before each franking imprint, a hardware settlement is carried out in the postal security module PSM 100. Billing is independent of cost centers.
  • the postal security module PSM 100 can be designed internally as in the European application EP 789 333 A3 was described in more detail.
  • a variant without postal security module PSM 100 can be realized.
  • the processor 91 takes over the tasks of the security module.
  • the ASIC 90 may include a serial interface circuit 98 to a post-stream powered device, a serial interface circuit 96 to the sensors and actuators of the printing device 2, a serial interface circuit 97 to the print control electronics 16 for the printhead 4, and a serial interface circuit 99 to one has the printing device 20 in the post-stream downstream device.
  • the peripheral interface can be removed, which is suitable for multiple peripheral devices (stations). It is entitled: Arrangement for communication between a base station and other stations of a mailing machine and their emergency shutdown.
  • the interface circuit 96 coupled to the machine base interface circuit 14 provides at least one connection to the sensors 6, 7, 17 and to the actuators, such as the drive motor 15 for the roller 11 and a cleaning and sealing station RDS 40 for the ink jet printhead 4 , as well as to the label dispenser 50 in the machine base.
  • the basic arrangement and the interaction between the inkjet printhead 4 and the RDS 40 are the DE 197 26 642 C2 removable, entitled: Arrangement for positioning an ink jet printhead and a cleaning and sealing device.
  • the transport device consists of a conveyor belt 10 and two rollers 11,11 '.
  • One of the rollers is equipped with a motor 15 drive roller 11, another is the follower tension roller 11 '.
  • the drive roller 11 is designed as a toothed roller, according to the conveyor belt 10 is designed as a toothed belt, which ensures the unambiguous power transmission.
  • An encoder 5, 6 is coupled to one of the rollers 11, 11 '.
  • the drive roller 11 is firmly seated with an incremental encoder 5 on an axis.
  • the incremental encoder 5 is designed for example as a slotted disk, which cooperates with a light barrier 6, and outputs via the line 19 an encoder signal to the motherboard 9 from.
  • the gundetician structure of the printing device for example, was already in DE 196 05 014 C1 and DE 196 05 015 C1 explained in more detail.
  • the individual printing elements of the print head are connected within its housing with a print head electronics and that the print head for a purely electronic pressure can be controlled.
  • the pressure control is based on the path control, whereby the selected stamp offset is taken into account, which is entered by keyboard 88 or if necessary by chip card and stored in memory NVM 94 non-volatile.
  • a planned imprint thus results from stamp offset (without printing), the franking print image and possibly further print images for advertising clichés, shipping information (optional prints) and additional editable messages.
  • the nonvolatile memory NVM 94 has a plurality of memory areas. among them are those which save the loaded postage fee tables non-volatile.
  • the smart card write / read unit 70 consists of an associated mechanical support for the microprocessor card and contact unit 74. The latter allows a secure mechanical support of the smart card in the read position and clear signaling of reaching the reading position of the smart card in the contacting unit.
  • the microprocessor card with the microprocessor 75 has a programmed read capability for all types of memory cards or smart cards.
  • the interface to the franking machine is a serial interface in accordance with the RS232 standard.
  • the data transfer rate is min. 1.2 K baud.
  • the power supply is switched on by means of a switch 71 connected to the mainboard. After the power supply has been switched on, a self-test is carried out. In this case, a requirement for automatic installation can be determined. After installation, a ready message will be displayed.
  • the modem 83 is advantageous above all for credit recharge, but according to the invention is also used to load further user and customer data.
  • the reloading tasks to be performed are divided so that one part can be done by modem and another part by chip card. It is also a mixed method possible, which works at the same time with a smart card and with a voice communication by phone. The latter allows the credit balance recharge.
  • the required print image data are of course not transmitted via voice, but are stored in the chip card, which is sent to the customer. The latter has to wait for their receipt. It is particularly advantageous if the first-time installation is possible via modem, because then the waiting times are minimal and because the automatic installation can also be coupled with a credit-recharge.
  • a registration (font 240) of the service takes place and that marking the stored data is registered as valid upon receipt of the OK message in the postage meter, as a note, that in the data center the service was registered for payment.
  • a bit is set for the purpose of marking either in a secure area or corresponding data is stored by means of signature or MAC-secured data.
  • the information to be checked is, for example, checksum or an encrypted checksum about the transmitted data.
  • this customer information has already been entered by the dealer under a number code, it is sufficient to specify the number code. He also issued a direct debit authorization for services of the data center with his signature. A double of the postcard goes to the bank, which certifies the authenticity of the signature and the creditworthiness of the customer. After a positive decision by the bank to the dealer or the operator of the database or franking machine manufacturer, the customer data is assigned to the data record in the data center. For this customer, the data of the possibly selected advertising clauses, the city stamp "Town Circle" and the country-specific stamp of value are compiled in a data record.
  • an automatic installation routine runs in the franking machine.
  • the required user data are prescribed by the postal carrier regulations and comprise at least the print image data for a site-specific city stamp and a carrier, area or country-specific value stamp.
  • a call is made to the operator at the data center and the number code is transmitted by voice. Alternatively, a sent letter can transmit the number code.
  • phase d After the first communication of the operator of the franking machine with the data center, comprising a transmission 520 of the number code to request the user and customer data from the data center, the phase d begins.
  • a transfer of a data carrier with the desired data record to the operator of the franking device then takes place at the franking location, for example by sending a chip card.
  • the data carrier (chip card) also contains information relating to the user and customer data to be transmitted.
  • the data center communicates with the operator of the postage meter machine, receiving 420 the number code in the data center and storing the requested user and customer data in a data carrier including sending it 425 to the operator of the franking machine.
  • a second voice communication 530 of the operator of the postage meter machine with the data center comprises a transmission of information from the operator of the postage meter machine to the data center, which is related to the stored user and customer data.
  • the second communication comprising a step 430 for receiving, also checking the information in the data center by means of a comparison information generated from the user and customer data and comprising a step 435 for transmitting a voice message to the operator of the postage meter, wherein Connecting to the transmission of the voice message in the data center register (Step 440) of the service.
  • FIG. 5 shows a flowchart for a semi-automatic communication by modem. If it is recognized after the self-test 508 on the page of the franking device in the font 509 that an installation is required, a message is sent to the operator in the font 510 regarding the user and customer data, which are still reloadable. At the same time an input by the operator is possible, which is why the latter step is also referred to below as input 510.
  • input 510 is also referred to below as input 510.
  • the difference to the variants already explained is that after the input step 510 in the transmission step 520 of the franking machine, the entered further customer requests or information are transmitted to the data center next to the number code, due to which additional data is added to the record in the latter.
  • the operator decides on an additional advertising cliché, which he selects or compiles, for example, from a catalog.
  • the selected cliche or cliché part are assigned code which can be transmitted in the transmission step 520 as further data to the data center.
  • the user interface 88, 89 is equipped to execute a corresponding operator input.
  • the addition is performed by the data center at least in a further step 421 if both the agreed payment mode and the user and customer data already stored in the data record permit such.
  • the steps 510 and 520 on the postage meter side and the steps 420 and 421 on the side of the data center may be executed repeatedly (not shown) in accordance with the plurality of possible inputs.
  • a number of further - not shown - steps 422 to 424 may be provided to itteratively the Review and complete the record before submitting.
  • the data center acknowledges each or at least one of the inputs. This can be done by an OK message, which is transmitted to the franking machine.
  • the acquisition of further customer data (phase b) then takes place from the data center immediately before the first installation of the franking machine.
  • step 530 Between the above-mentioned step 530 and the ready message in step 540, further steps 536 to 539, not shown, may be present, which are carried out in connection with the reloading of a credit in the postage meter machine.
  • the latter can be done in a manner known per se, whereby the mail registers and other registers of the non-volatile memory are queried.
  • the information can be queried, which is related to the loaded user and customer data.
  • the arrangement for carrying out the method is characterized in that a processor 91 or a security module 100 of a franking device is programmed to perform a self-test to determine whether an automatic installation is to be performed or not carried out in the case of an earlier installation Load a custom record into non-volatile memory 94 and issue a ready message for franking after successful installation of a custom record or a ready message after non-execution. In the latter case, an earlier installation has already been assumed.
  • the processor 91 or the security module 100 of a franking device is programmed to form and send request data for loading to request, receive and store the payload and customer data from the data center, and perform additional communication of information from the meter to the data center relating to the stored payload and customer data and receive an OK message before issuing the ready message.
  • the franking device is a franking machine with an internal printer or a PC meter with an external printer.
  • communication via modem and INTERNET is particularly suitable.
  • processor 91 or security module 100 of the meter is programmed to load a custom record from smart card 49 and store it in nonvolatile memory 94.
  • the loading is accompanied by voice communication or other suitable communications with the data center, with information checked by the data center related to the stored customer-specific data record.

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  1. L'invention concerne un procédé d'installation automatique de dispositifs d'affranchissement, dans laquelle des données de la machine ont été enregistrées durant la fabrication. Ledit procédé est équipé d'un dispositif de transmission d'un enregistrement d'une centrale de données à un lieu d'affranchissement après réception de données de requête correspondantes ou après entrée dans la machine à affranchir le courrier, caractérisé par les étapes suivantes avant lesdites requête et transmission d'un enregistrement de données:
    a) Mémoriser un enregistrement de données miroir classé par un code de numéros dans la centrale de données, lequel enregistrement de données miroir répond aux données de la machine, qui sont stockées dans le dispositif d'affranchissement durant leur préinitialisation,
    b) Transmettre des données clients saisies d'un dispositif d'affranchissement vendu par un client d'un fabricant de machines à affranchir le courrier après l'achat ou la vente par un commercant du dispositif d'affranchissement pour la centrale de données,
    c) Mémoriser les données clients dans la centrale de données classées par code de numéros et
    d) Mettre à la disposition un enregistrement de données spécifique à la machine et aux clients dans la centrale de données classé par code de numéros, comprenant au moins des données pour un tampon spécifique avec des données temporelles et locales,
    e) Transmettre l'enregistrement de données spécifique aux clients au lieu d'affranchissement après réception de données de requête correspondantes ou après entrée dans la centrale de données et charger l'enregistrement spécifique aux clients dans une mémoire (94) non volatile du dispositif d'affranchissement, si le résultat d'autocontrôle établit qu'une routine d'installation automatique doit être effectuée dans le dispositif d'affranchissement,
    f) Emettre un avis de mise à disposition en vue de l'affranchissement après l'installation
  2. Procédé selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en que la transmission de l'enregistrement de données s'effectue au dispositif d'affranchissement placé sur le lieu d'affranchissement.
  3. Procédé selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que la transmission de l'enregistrement de données s'effectue par modem et les données de requête sont formées dans le dispositif d'affranchissement et transmises par modem à la centrale de données.
  4. Procédé selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que la transmission de l'enregistrement de données à un utilisateur d'un dispositif d'affranchissement s'effectue sur le lieu d'affranchissement par support de données.
  5. Procédé selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que la transmission de l'enregistrement de données est accompagnée avec la centrale de données par une communication vocale.
  6. Procédé selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que la centrale de données, laquelle est formée comme une centrale de service équipée d'un serveur de mise à jour de données (DS) et d'une banque de données (DB), transmet également d'autres données de configurations, des informations et/ou des données tabellaires de frais de port.
  7. Procédé selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé en ce que la transmission de l'enregistrement de données s'effectue en rapport avec une recharge d'avoir.
  8. Procédé selon l'une quelconque des revendications 4 à 5, caractérisé en ce que la transmission de l'enregistrement de données spécifique aux clients s'effectue par envoi du support de données, si le code par numéros a été transmis préalablement à la centrale de données.
  9. Procédé selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que la transmission de l'enregistrement de données s'effectue par modem et un message est donné dans le dispositif d'affranchissement à l'utilisateur, pour entrer d'autres données, lesquelles sont ensuite transmises par modem à la centrale de données, afin de demander un enregistrement de données spécifique aux clients.
  10. Procédé selon la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce que lorsque le dispositif d'affranchissement effectue le chargement d'un avoir avant d'être utilisé, d'autres données de requête sont produites, afin de demander un enregistrement de données spécifique aux clients.
  11. Procédé selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé par les étapes suivantes :
    • Première communication,
    - avec communication de la machine à affranchir le courrier avec la centrale de données, comprenant un envoi (320) de données de requête, afin de demander les données utiles et clients,
    - avec communication de la centrale de données avec la machine à affranchir le courrier, comprenant une réception (220) des données de requête dans la centrale de données et comprenant un envoi (225) des données utiles et clients demandées à la machine à affranchir le courrier,
    - avec communication, comprenant une étape (325) pour la réception et le stockage des données utiles et clients demandées dans la machine à affranchir le courrier,
    • Seconde communication,
    - avec communication (330) de la machine à affranchir le courrier avec la centrale de données, comprenant une transmission d'une information de la machine à affranchir le courrier à la centrale de données, laquelle est appliquée aux données utiles et clients stockées,
    - avec communication de la centrale de données avec la machine à affranchir le courrier, comprenant une étape (230) pour la réception et le contrôle de l'information dans la centrale de données à l'aide d'une information de comparaison générées par les données utiles et clients, et comprenant une étape (235) pour l'envoi d'un message OK à la machine à affranchir le courrier
    - et réception (335) d'un message OK dans la machine à affranchir le courrier et donner un avis de mise à disposition
  12. Procédé, selon la revendication 4, caractérisé par les étapes suivantes :
    - Première communication de la centrale de données avec une machine à affranchir le courrier, comprenant une expédition (425) du support de données avec les données utiles et clients demandées à la machine à affranchir le courrier,
    - Effectuer une étape (525) pour le chargement et le stockage des données utiles et clients demandées dans la machine à affranchir le courrier et
    - Seconde communication (530) de la machine à affranchir le courrier avec la centrale de données, comprenant une transmission d'une information de la machine à affranchir le courrier à la centrale de données, laquelle est appliquée aux données utiles et clients stockées.
  13. Disposition d'installation automatique de dispositifs d'affranchissement, qui sont équipés d'un processeur (91) et d'au moins une mémoire non volatile (94), dans laquelle des données de la machine ont été enregistrées durant la fabrication, caractérisée en ce que le processeur (91) ou un module de sécurité (100) du dispositif d'affranchissement est programmé pour :
    - effectuer un autocontrôle, afin d'établir si une installation automatique est à effectuer ou n'est pas à effectuer dans le cas d'une installation qui a déjà eu lieu auparavant.
    - procéder au chargement d'un enregistrement de données spécifique aux clients dans la mémoire (94) non volatile si le résultat d'autocontrôle établit qu'une routine d'installation automatique doit être effectuée dans la machine à affranchir le courrier et
    - donner un avis de mise à disposition pour l'affranchissement après l'installation.
  14. Disposition selon la revendication 13, caractérisée en ce que le processeur (91) ou un module de sécurité (100) d'un dispositif d'affranchissement est programmé pour former et envoyer des données de requête de chargement, afin de demander de la centrale de données les données utiles et clients, ces dernières seront reçues et stockées. Ladite disposition effectue également une transmission supplémentaire d'une information à partir de la machine à affranchir le courrier à la centrale de données, laquelle est appliquée aux données utiles et clients stockées, et est programmée pour la réception d'un message OK avant de donner un avis de mise à disposition.
  15. Disposition selon la revendication 13, caractérisée en ce qu'un processeur (91) ou un module de sécurité (100) du dispositif d'affranchissement est programmé pour procéder au chargement d'un enregistrement de données spécifique aux clients d'une carte à puce (49) et au stockage dans une mémoire (94) non volatile du dispositif d'affranchissement.
  16. Disposition selon la revendication 15, caractérisée en ce que le chargement est accompagnée avec la centrale de données par une communication vocale, contrôlant par la centrale de données une information, laquelle est appliquée à l'enregistrement de données spécifique aux clients stocké dans la machine à affranchir le courrier.
  17. Disposition selon l'une quelconque des revendications 13 à 16, caractérisée en ce que le dispositif d'affranchissement est une machine à affranchir le courrier, équipée d'une imprimante interne ou une machine à affranchir le courrier affranchisseuse PC avec une imprimante externe.
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