GB2419004A - Verifying a software download for a postage meter - Google Patents

Verifying a software download for a postage meter Download PDF

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GB2419004A
GB2419004A GB0520061A GB0520061A GB2419004A GB 2419004 A GB2419004 A GB 2419004A GB 0520061 A GB0520061 A GB 0520061A GB 0520061 A GB0520061 A GB 0520061A GB 2419004 A GB2419004 A GB 2419004A
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server
code
software
download
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James Michael Mattern
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Quadient Technologies France SA
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Neopost Technologies SA
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Priority claimed from US11/047,288 external-priority patent/US20060074812A1/en
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Publication of GB0520061D0 publication Critical patent/GB0520061D0/en
Publication of GB2419004A publication Critical patent/GB2419004A/en
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F21/00—Security arrangements for protecting computers, components thereof, programs or data against unauthorised activity
    • G06F21/10—Protecting distributed programs or content, e.g. vending or licensing of copyrighted material ; Digital rights management [DRM]
    • G06F21/12—Protecting executable software
    • G06F21/121—Restricting unauthorised execution of programs
    • 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
    • G07B17/00733—Cryptography or similar special procedures in a franking system
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07B—TICKET-ISSUING APPARATUS; FARE-REGISTERING APPARATUS; FRANKING APPARATUS
    • G07B17/00—Franking apparatus
    • G07B17/04—Franking apparatus with means for avoiding misuse
    • 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
    • G07B17/00733—Cryptography or similar special procedures in a franking system
    • G07B2017/00822—Cryptography or similar special procedures in a franking system including unique details
    • 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
    • G07B2017/00959—Cryptographic modules, e.g. a PC encryption board
    • G07B2017/00967—PSD [Postal Security Device] as defined by the USPS [US Postal Service]

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Software Systems (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Theoretical Computer Science (AREA)
  • Computer Security & Cryptography (AREA)
  • Multimedia (AREA)
  • Technology Law (AREA)
  • Computer Hardware Design (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Information Transfer Between Computers (AREA)
  • Devices For Checking Fares Or Tickets At Control Points (AREA)
GB0520061A 2004-10-05 2005-10-03 Verifying a software download for a postage meter Withdrawn GB2419004A (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US61617904P 2004-10-05 2004-10-05
US11/047,288 US20060074812A1 (en) 2004-10-06 2005-01-31 Code pack for revenue protection

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GB0520061D0 GB0520061D0 (en) 2005-11-09
GB2419004A true GB2419004A (en) 2006-04-12

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CA (1) CA2521565A1 (de)
DE (1) DE102005045615A1 (de)
FR (1) FR2876202A1 (de)
GB (1) GB2419004A (de)
NL (1) NL1030104C2 (de)

Citations (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP0531784A2 (de) * 1991-09-09 1993-03-17 Motorola, Inc. Anordnung zur Verschlüsselung und Entschlüsselung mit aufgeteiltem Schlüssel
EP0647925A2 (de) * 1993-10-08 1995-04-12 Pitney Bowes, Inc. Postgebührensystem mit nachprüfbarer Unversehrtheit
EP0932121A2 (de) * 1997-12-23 1999-07-28 Pitney Bowes Inc. Verfahren und Vorichtung zur Steuerung des Fernladens von graphischen Bildern von einem tragbaren Gerät zu einem Frankiersystem
EP1033652A2 (de) * 1999-03-03 2000-09-06 Nokia Mobile Phones Ltd. Verfahren zum Herunterladen von Software von Server zu Terminal
US20020026634A1 (en) * 1998-05-18 2002-02-28 Robert Shaw Secure data downloading, recovery and upgrading
US20030135545A1 (en) * 2000-07-28 2003-07-17 Bunichiroh Fujii Method for permitting reproduction of content file and recorded medium on which reproduction software for reproducing content file is recorded
WO2004049134A2 (en) * 2002-11-26 2004-06-10 Neopost Industrie Sa System and method for secure downloading

Patent Citations (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP0531784A2 (de) * 1991-09-09 1993-03-17 Motorola, Inc. Anordnung zur Verschlüsselung und Entschlüsselung mit aufgeteiltem Schlüssel
EP0647925A2 (de) * 1993-10-08 1995-04-12 Pitney Bowes, Inc. Postgebührensystem mit nachprüfbarer Unversehrtheit
EP0932121A2 (de) * 1997-12-23 1999-07-28 Pitney Bowes Inc. Verfahren und Vorichtung zur Steuerung des Fernladens von graphischen Bildern von einem tragbaren Gerät zu einem Frankiersystem
US20020026634A1 (en) * 1998-05-18 2002-02-28 Robert Shaw Secure data downloading, recovery and upgrading
EP1033652A2 (de) * 1999-03-03 2000-09-06 Nokia Mobile Phones Ltd. Verfahren zum Herunterladen von Software von Server zu Terminal
US20030135545A1 (en) * 2000-07-28 2003-07-17 Bunichiroh Fujii Method for permitting reproduction of content file and recorded medium on which reproduction software for reproducing content file is recorded
WO2004049134A2 (en) * 2002-11-26 2004-06-10 Neopost Industrie Sa System and method for secure downloading

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NL1030104A1 (nl) 2006-04-06
CA2521565A1 (en) 2006-04-05
GB0520061D0 (en) 2005-11-09
DE102005045615A1 (de) 2006-04-20
NL1030104C2 (nl) 2006-11-29
FR2876202A1 (fr) 2006-04-07

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