WO1999042957A1 - Procede d'affranchissement et module de port - Google Patents

Procede d'affranchissement et module de port Download PDF

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WO1999042957A1
WO1999042957A1 PCT/CH1999/000018 CH9900018W WO9942957A1 WO 1999042957 A1 WO1999042957 A1 WO 1999042957A1 CH 9900018 W CH9900018 W CH 9900018W WO 9942957 A1 WO9942957 A1 WO 9942957A1
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franking
module
postage
character
coded
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PCT/CH1999/000018
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Ag Postbearbeitungssysteme Frama
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Haug, Werner
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    • 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
    • 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
    • G07B2017/00572—Details of printed item
    • G07B2017/0058—Printing of code
    • 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
    • G07B2017/00572—Details of printed item
    • G07B2017/0058—Printing of code
    • G07B2017/00588—Barcode
    • 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
    • G07B2017/0083—Postal data, e.g. postage, address, sender, machine ID, vendor
    • 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
    • G07B2017/00838—Personal data, i.e. biometrics

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  • the present invention relates to a method for franking freight forwarding goods by means of a personal computer, a printer connected to the computer and a postage module according to the preamble of independent claim 1 and a postage module according to the preamble of claim 5.
  • the object of the invention described here is to eliminate the above-mentioned disadvantages with regard to improper uses of franking systems coupled to a conventional PC.
  • the barcode that is also printed should be used as an integrated means of the franking machine security system.
  • Swiss Post is to be offered options that allow permanent monitoring of franking activity by means of the franking system and at the same time guarantee direct influence on the franking imprint.
  • an inexpensive device configuration, in particular with the postage module, is sought. This object is achieved with the characterizing features of claims 1 and 5. Special embodiments are laid down in the dependent claims.
  • the responsible post office can use the postage imprint to determine at any time the validity, the manufacturer and the total number of frankings made within a time interval on each freight item processed with the method. Reading these codes on any freight forwarding goods can, as is the case with e.g. is known for barcode detection in retail, in the post office in the simplest and quickest way using known devices, preferably simultaneously with the address detection.
  • the post office can freely and independently determine when the code should be changed.
  • a personal computer is understood to mean electronic computers as they are commercially available on the one hand as PCs or could be configured individually using a programmable processor.
  • a printer is understood to mean commercially available so-called PC printers, but also all other printing units which can be adapted directly or via electronic adaptation means on the personal computer.
  • a coded character or coded character strings are understood on the one hand to mean data made up of ASCII characters as well as special representations, for example barcodes in any form and definition.
  • color differences, color intensity differences or other physically or chemically detectable features can also be used to generate the coding.
  • Cards, letters and envelopes, but also individual address forms for parcels and the like are included under a freight forwarding good. Roger that.
  • a shipping goods ready for dispatch is provided with the address of the recipient on the PC.
  • the PC with suitable programs calculates the necessary franking directly. If necessary, he asks for unknown data such as the type of forwarding (express delivery, registered mail, etc.) and the weight of the freight.
  • the PC now sends the postage value to the postage module connected to it, which can be designed either as a plug-in unit in the PC or as a plug module on the printer or as an independent device.
  • the customer number and the current date are available in this postage module.
  • This total value is fed to a converter that is also built into the postage module and generates a digital value from it, which, thanks to the use of algorithm-free additional numbers can in no way be calculated back to the original total value.
  • a procedure suitable for this, using real random numbers and value tables, can be found in EP 390 731. It should only be noted in passing that the customer number, like the new loan in the EP, can of course also be exchanged between the post office and franking system using this procedure.
  • the digitized value generated by the converter is then converted into a code form suitable for the representation, e.g. converted a known barcode or double barcode. This step takes place in the postage module itself.
  • the coded value is then sent to the printer.
  • This first part of the printed barcode can now be read and verified by the post office at any time, since it alone has the random number that allows the printout to be calculated back to the customer number and date.
  • This step can, of course, be automated at Swiss Post, ie it can use the imprint to calculate back the producer of the franking (customer always) and the date of creation. At the same time, she can also check whether the customer had the corresponding franking credit.
  • This first part of the barcode is especially secure because it is linked to the current date and therefore also in the daily rhythm changes automatically, even if Swiss Post does not change the customer number itself.
  • a second part of the printed bar code contains information on the total counter status of the postage module. This second part thus changes constantly and can either be printed directly or via the conversion algorithm on the freight. Based on this second part of the barcode, the post office can also check whether the operator of the franking system has sufficient credit, since the at least approximate account balance is obtained from previous samples.
  • Swiss Post can intervene immediately and carry out further clarifications with the franking system owner.
  • the barcode which is made up of two parts in this way, has the advantage that it changes even if there is no franking in one day. Of course, this daily change rhythm could also be further shortened by taking the current time of day into account.
  • the postage module has connections for connection to a PC. It can work via its power supply or autonomously with its own supply.
  • the postage module u ⁇ s either have their own clock with the date or have known means that enable these data to be queried remotely on the PC.
  • the one that cannot be recalculated to generate the digital value used consists either of a programmable computer or hard-wired logic, which has access to the random value specified by the post office.
  • the important data of the module (for example, repayment status, number of frankings carried out etc.) can be carried out in a known manner Blocking in the postage module remains stored.
  • visual inspection aids such as seals or security strips can continue to be used to determine any unauthorized opening of the postage module housing.

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  • Computer Security & Cryptography (AREA)
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  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Devices For Checking Fares Or Tickets At Control Points (AREA)
  • Management, Administration, Business Operations System, And Electronic Commerce (AREA)

Abstract

Afin de réduire les manipulations non autorisées dans le cadre de l'affranchissement d'envois postaux (lettres et similaires), à l'aide d'un ordinateur personnel et d'une imprimante standard, il est prévu de produire des signes codés à l'aide de nombres aléatoires réels, numéros d'identification de l'utilisateur, date du jour et position du compteur du système d'affranchissement de l'ordinateur personnel, et de les imprimer sous forme de code-barre sur l'envoi postal. Grâce au code-barre qui est facile à lire et à la liaison des données précitées, que la poste est seule à connaître, ladite poste qui accorde l'autorisation peut vérifier en permanence les affranchissements qui lui parviennent.
PCT/CH1999/000018 1998-02-23 1999-01-15 Procede d'affranchissement et module de port WO1999042957A1 (fr)

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CH42898 1998-02-23
CH428/98980223 1998-02-23

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Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2174039A (en) * 1985-04-17 1986-10-29 Pitney Bowes Inc Postage and mailing information applying system
US4835713A (en) * 1985-08-06 1989-05-30 Pitney Bowes Inc. Postage meter with coded graphic information in the indicia
EP0331352A2 (fr) * 1988-02-29 1989-09-06 Neopost Limited Système d'affranchissement
EP0732673A2 (fr) * 1995-03-17 1996-09-18 Neopost Limited Système de machines à affranchir et vérification de taxes postales

Patent Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2174039A (en) * 1985-04-17 1986-10-29 Pitney Bowes Inc Postage and mailing information applying system
US4835713A (en) * 1985-08-06 1989-05-30 Pitney Bowes Inc. Postage meter with coded graphic information in the indicia
EP0331352A2 (fr) * 1988-02-29 1989-09-06 Neopost Limited Système d'affranchissement
EP0732673A2 (fr) * 1995-03-17 1996-09-18 Neopost Limited Système de machines à affranchir et vérification de taxes postales

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