公开(公告)号：US06911910B2

公开(公告)日：2005-06-28

申请号：US10238510

申请日：2002-09-10

申请人： Ronald P. Sansone ,  Leon A. Pintsov ,  Robert A. Cordery ,  Marc Morelli ,  Arthur Parkos ,  Ronald Reichman ,  Claude Zeller

发明人： Ronald P. Sansone ,  Leon A. Pintsov ,  Robert A. Cordery ,  Marc Morelli ,  Arthur Parkos ,  Ronald Reichman ,  Claude Zeller

IPC分类号： G07B17/00 ,  G08B13/14

CPC分类号： G07B17/00435 ,  G07B2017/00629

摘要： Radio frequency identification tags are placed on mail contained in trays or tubs to locate and reroute mail that is misdirected, i.e., being routed to the incorrect destination. The method involves the carrier reading the identifying information contained in the radio frequency identification tags on each mail piece while each mail piece is in the trays or tubs and removing one or more mail pieces in the tray or tub that are to be routed differently than that routing information contained on the outside of the trays or tubs.

摘要翻译： 射频识别标签被放置在托盘或桶中的邮件上，以定位和重新路由错误定向的邮件，即被路由到不正确的目的地。 该方法涉及在每个邮件处于托盘或桶中时，载体读取包含在每个邮件上的射频识别标签中的识别信息，并且移除托盘或桶中的一个或多个不同路由的邮件不同于 包含在托盘或桶的外部的路由信息​​。

公开(公告)号：US06526391B1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-25

申请号：US09242208

申请日：1999-05-21

申请人： Robert A. Cordery ,  Leon A. Pintsov

发明人： Robert A. Cordery ,  Leon A. Pintsov

IPC分类号： G07B1700

CPC分类号： G06Q20/02 ,  G06Q20/04 ,  G06Q20/342 ,  G06Q20/351 ,  G06Q20/3829 ,  G06Q20/389 ,  G06Q20/4014 ,  G07B17/00024 ,  G07B17/0008 ,  G07B17/00435 ,  G07B17/00733 ,  G07B2017/00048 ,  G07B2017/00056 ,  G07B2017/00064 ,  G07B2017/00096 ,  G07B2017/00137 ,  G07B2017/00145 ,  G07B2017/00161 ,  G07B2017/00169 ,  G07B2017/00177 ,  G07B2017/00201 ,  G07B2017/00427 ,  G07B2017/00443 ,  G07B2017/00588 ,  G07B2017/0075 ,  G07B2017/00766 ,  G07B2017/0083 ,  G07B2017/00862 ,  G07B2017/0087 ,  G07B2017/00935 ,  G07B2017/00967 ,  G07F7/025

摘要： A method for controlling a postage metering system (1) defines a first set of postage parameters P1, P2, P3 to Pn associated with the generation of postage evidence in a postage metering system (10) and then initializes the postage metering system (10) with a subset of the first set of postage parameters F1, F2, F3 to Fn. The subset F1, F2, F3 to Fn defines a combination of the postage parameters for which the generation of postage evidence is not authorized. When a request for postage evidence is received, the request includes a second set of postage parameters P1, P2, P3 to Pn that are combined to form a postage parameter vector (PPV). The generation of postage evidence is inhibited when at least one of the postage parameters P1, P2, P3 to Pn in the second set matches one of the postage parameters in the first set F1, F2, F3 to Fn. When none of the postage parameters P1, P2, P3 to Pn in the second set matches one of the postage parameters in the first set F1, F2, F3 to Fn the requested postage evidence is generated. In an alternative method the subset defines a combination of the postage parameters for which the generation of postage evidence is authorized, and the requested postage evidence is generated when each of the postage parameters in the first set matches one of the postage parameters in the second set.

摘要翻译： 用于控制邮资计费系统（1）的方法定义与邮资计费系统（10）中的邮资证据的产生相关联的第一组邮资参数P1，P2，P3至Pn，然后初始化邮资计费系统（10） 具有第一组邮资参数F1，F2，F3至Fn的子集。 子集F1，F2，F3至Fn定义邮资证据的生成未被授权的邮资参数的组合。 当接收到邮资证据的请求时，请求包括组合以形成邮资参数向量（PPV）的第二组邮资参数P1，P2，P3至Pn。 当第二组中的邮资参数P1，P2，P3至Pn中的至少一个与第一组F1，F2，F3至Fn中的邮资参数中的一个匹配时，邮资证据的生成被抑制。 当第二组中的邮资参数P1，P2，P3至Pn都不匹配第一组F1，F2，F3至Fn中的一个邮资参数时，生成所请求的邮资证据。 在替代方法中，子集定义了授权邮资证据的生成的邮资参数的组合，并且当第一集合中的每个邮资参数与第二集合中的邮资参数之一匹配时，生成所请求的邮资证据 。

公开(公告)号：US08719180B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-06

申请号：US10951226

申请日：2004-09-27

申请人： Theresa Biasi ,  Robert A. Cordery ,  Andrei Obrea ,  Leon A. Pintsov ,  Frederick W. Ryan, Jr.

发明人： Theresa Biasi ,  Robert A. Cordery ,  Andrei Obrea ,  Leon A. Pintsov ,  Frederick W. Ryan, Jr.

IPC分类号： G06Q10/00 ,  G06Q30/00 ,  G06F17/00

CPC分类号： B07C3/00

摘要： A method and system for providing services to a mail delivery point are presented. According to the method, a delivery point identifier is acquired from a device located at the delivery point. Then, delivery point data is accessed corresponding to the delivery point identifier, and mail delivery services are provided in response to the delivery point data. The delivery point data are modifiable by a recipient who receives physical mail at the delivery point, and the delivery point data includes recipient preferences.

摘要翻译： 提出了一种向邮件传递点提供服务的方法和系统。 根据该方法，从位于传送点处的设备获取传送点标识符。 然后，对应于传送点标识符访问传送点数据，并且响应于传送点数据提供邮件传送服务。 传送点数据可由在传送点接收物理邮件的接收者修改，并且传送点数据包括接收者偏好。

公开(公告)号：US20080306885A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-11

申请号：US11810488

申请日：2007-06-06

申请人： Robert A. Cordery ,  Matthew J. Campagna ,  Bertrand Haas ,  Bradley R. Hammell ,  Leon A. Pintsov ,  Frederick W. Ryan, JR.

发明人： Robert A. Cordery ,  Matthew J. Campagna ,  Bertrand Haas ,  Bradley R. Hammell ,  Leon A. Pintsov ,  Frederick W. Ryan, JR.

IPC分类号： G06F17/00

CPC分类号： G07B17/00733 ,  G07B2017/00443 ,  G07B2017/00766 ,  G07B2017/00846 ,  G07B2017/00854 ,  G07B2017/0087 ,  G07B2017/00959

摘要： Methods and systems for verification of indicia that do not require key management systems, and in which revocation of key pairs is easily performed without adding costs to the verification process are provided. Indicia are generated and authenticated utilizing an identity-based encryption (IBE) scheme. A key generating authority generates a private key for a PSD, distributes the private key securely to the PSD, and provides public information for use by a verification service when verifying cryptographic digital signatures generated with the private key. The corresponding public key is a string consisting of PSD information that is provided as part of the indicium. The verification service can verify the signature of each indicium by obtaining the public key string from the indicium, and utilizing the key generating authority's public information.

摘要翻译： 提供了用于验证不需要密钥管理系统的标记的方法和系统，并且容易地执行密钥对的撤销而不增加验证过程的成本。 使用基于身份的加密（IBE）方案来生成和认证标识符。 密钥生成机构为PSD生成私钥，将私钥安全地分配给PSD，并且在验证使用私钥生成的加密数字签名时，提供公开信息供验证服务使用。 相应的公钥是由作为标记的一部分提供的PSD信息组成的字符串。 验证服务可以通过从标记获取公钥字符串，并利用密钥生成机构的公开信息来验证每个标记的签名。

公开(公告)号：US07428996B2

公开(公告)日：2008-09-30

申请号：US11281672

申请日：2005-11-17

申请人： Leon A. Pintsov ,  Robert A. Cordery

发明人： Leon A. Pintsov ,  Robert A. Cordery

IPC分类号： G06K7/10 ,  G06K9/18

CPC分类号： G06K19/06028 ,  G06K19/06056

摘要： Methods for generating and reading a two-dimensional barcode comprised of a number of data modules for storing a first encoded set of binary data and a second encoded set of binary data. The first set of binary data is encoded using a first data module size and the second set of binary data is encoded using a second data module size, wherein the first data module size is larger than the second data module size. Mail metering and verification systems for implementing the methods are also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 用于生成和读取由多个数据模块组成的二维条形码的方法，用于存储第一编码的二进制数据集和第二编码的二进制数据集。 使用第一数据模块大小对第一组二进制数据进行编码，并且使用第二数据模块大小对第二组二进制数据进行编码，其中第一数据模块大小大于第二数据模块大小。 还公开了用于实施该方法的邮件计量和验证系统。

公开(公告)号：US6073125A

公开(公告)日：2000-06-06

申请号：US883413

申请日：1997-06-26

申请人： Robert A. Cordery ,  Leon A. Pintsov

发明人： Robert A. Cordery ,  Leon A. Pintsov

IPC分类号： G06Q10/10 ,  G06Q20/38 ,  G06Q30/00 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  H04L9/08 ,  H04L9/30 ,  G06F17/60

CPC分类号： G06Q10/107 ,  G06Q20/382 ,  G06Q30/018 ,  G06Q30/0283 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  H04L9/0825 ,  H04L2209/56 ,  H04L2209/60 ,  H04L9/30

摘要： A method for controlled acceptance mail accounting and evidencing, includes creating a mail batch including at least one mail piece having an encrypted indicia printed thereon. The encrypted indicia is generated by the use of a key K.sub.m. A statement of mailing file is created containing data related to the mail batch. The statement of mailing file including the key K.sub.m is encrypted with a public key of an authentication unit of a carrier distribution system. The public key has an associated private key. The mail batch and the statement of mailing file is submitted to the carrier distribution system and the mail batch and the mail documentation file is processed using the private key of the authentication unit of the carrier distribution system to decrypt the encrypted information and recover the K.sub.m. The key K.sub.m is then used in an authentication procedure related to the mail batch. The statement of mailing file may be sent in tangible form or in electronic form to the carrier distribution system. A plurality of public keys of a plurality of authentication units may be available for encryption of the statement of mailing file including the key K.sub.m. The encryption process may be implemented separately with different public keys of different authentication units when it is not yet determined which authentication unit will perform the processing. This provides greater flexibility in the selection of the authentication unit to process the mail and achieve systems efficiency.

摘要翻译： 一种用于受控验收邮件会计和证明的方法，包括创建一个邮件批处理，其中包含至少一个其上印有加密标记的邮件。 通过使用密钥Km产生加密标记。 创建邮件文件的声明，其中包含与邮件批处理相关的数据。 包含密钥Km的邮件文件的语句用载体分发系统的认证单元的公开密钥加密。 公钥具有相关联的私钥。 将邮件批处理和邮寄文件声明提交给运营商分发系统，并使用运营商分发系统认证单元的私钥对邮件批处理和邮件文档文件进行处理，对加密信息进行解密并恢复Km。 密钥Km然后用于与邮件批处理相关的认证过程。 邮寄文件的声明可以有形形式或电子形式发送到运营商分发系统。 多个认证单元的多个公开密钥可用于加密包括密钥Km的邮件文件的陈述。 当尚未确定哪个认证单元将执行处理时，可以使用不同认证单元的不同公钥分别实现加密过程。 这在选择认证单元以处理邮件并实现系统效率方面提供了更大的灵活性。

公开(公告)号：US20090248654A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-01

申请号：US12055540

申请日：2008-03-26

申请人： Michael J. Critelli ,  Judith D. Auslander ,  Robert A. Cordery ,  Leon A. Pintsov

发明人： Michael J. Critelli ,  Judith D. Auslander ,  Robert A. Cordery ,  Leon A. Pintsov

IPC分类号： G06F7/06 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06F15/16

CPC分类号： G07B17/00185 ,  G06Q50/32 ,  G07B17/00435 ,  G07B2017/00451

摘要： Systems and methods for allowing the sender of a mail piece to obtain an accurate recipient address for the mail piece when the mail piece is being prepared are provided. The mail processing systems of the sender and recipient businesses are networked such that communication can occur between them. When the sender is preparing a mail piece for delivery to a recipient, the sender can participate in an interactive session with the recipient's mail room, utilizing the networked mail processing systems, to obtain a correct recipient address for a mail piece based on a database of recipient addresses maintained by the recipient's mail processing system. Since the mail piece is provided with an accurate recipient address, upon receipt of the mail piece by the recipient's mail room the mail piece can be properly delivered without requiring significant work by the recipient's mailroom to determine the appropriate intended recipient.

摘要翻译： 提供了当邮件正在准备时允许邮件的发件人获取邮件的准确的接收者地址的系统和方法。 发送方和接收方业务的邮件处理系统联网，使得它们之间可以进行通信。 当发件人正在准备邮件以传送到收件人时，发送者可以使用联网的邮件处理系统参与与收件人的邮件室的交互式会话，以基于数据库的数据库获得邮件的正确的接收者地址 收件人邮件处理系统维护的收件人地址。 由于邮件提供了准确的接收者地址，所以在接收者的邮件室收到邮件后，可以正确地传送邮件，而不需要收件人的邮件室进行大量工作来确定合适的预定接收方。

公开(公告)号：US20080133345A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-05

申请号：US11607210

申请日：2006-12-01

申请人： Robert A. Cordery ,  Theresa Biasi ,  Andrei Obrea ,  Pradeep K. Das ,  Leon A. Pintsov ,  Maria P. Parkos ,  Gary L. Freeman

发明人： Robert A. Cordery ,  Theresa Biasi ,  Andrei Obrea ,  Pradeep K. Das ,  Leon A. Pintsov ,  Maria P. Parkos ,  Gary L. Freeman

IPC分类号： G06Q30/00

CPC分类号： G06Q30/00 ,  G06Q30/0224

摘要： A system for generating direct offers includes a computer system adapted to generate a group of offers, a list of targeted recipients that may be potential customers, and a set of business rules for selecting appropriate ones of the offers based at least in part on certain personal recipient information. The system also includes a third party computer system and a database that stores in confidence personal information for each of the targeted recipients. The third party computer system is adapted to receive the offers, the list of targeted recipients, and the set of business rules, select an appropriate one of the offers, if any, for each targeted recipient according to the business rules based at least in part on the personal information of the targeted recipients, and construct and cause to be sent a final offer for each of the targeted recipients for which an offer has been selected.

摘要翻译： 用于产生直接提供的系统包括适于产生一组提议的计算机系统，可能是潜在客户的目标接收者的列表以及用于至少部分地基于某些个人来选择适当的提议的一组业务规则 收件人信息。 该系统还包括第三方计算机系统和数据库，用于存储每个目标接收者的个人信息。 第三方计算机系统适于接收优惠，目标收件人列表和一组业务规则，至少部分地根据业务规则为每个目标收件人选择适当的一个提供（如果有的话） 关于目标收件人的个人信息，并为每个已选择优惠的目标收件人构建并安排向其发送最终报价。

公开(公告)号：US06954742B2

公开(公告)日：2005-10-11

申请号：US10622331

申请日：2003-07-18

申请人： Robert A. Cordery ,  Murray D. Martin ,  Leon A. Pintsov ,  Frederick W. Ryan, Jr.

发明人： Robert A. Cordery ,  Murray D. Martin ,  Leon A. Pintsov ,  Frederick W. Ryan, Jr.

IPC分类号： G07B17/00

CPC分类号： G07B17/0008 ,  G06Q40/12 ,  G07B17/00024 ,  G07B17/00362 ,  G07B17/00435 ,  G07B2017/0004 ,  G07B2017/00145 ,  G07B2017/00161 ,  G07B2017/00169 ,  G07B2017/00427

摘要： A closed loop postage metering system includes networked meters that provide mailers and/or recipients the capability to request additional or modified services during processing of a mail piece by a carrier. The networked meter allows the Post to charge the mailer, or even the recipient for these services or to provide them with a refund or credit. The services can include changing the processing of the mail piece. Further, the closed loop postage metering system enables more precise methods of paying for services when multiple carriers handle a mail piece. A special case of such multiple carriers handling is the handling of international mail.

摘要翻译： 闭环邮资计费系统包括联网计量器，其为邮寄者和/或收件人提供在承运人处理邮件期间请求附加或修改的服务的能力。 联网仪表允许邮政收费邮件，甚至是这些服务的收件人，或为他们提供退款或信用。 这些服务可以包括更改邮件的处理。 此外，闭环邮资计费系统使得当多个运营商处理邮件时能够更精确地支付服务的方法。 这种多种运营商处理的特殊情况是处理国际邮件。

公开(公告)号：US06832130B2

公开(公告)日：2004-12-14

申请号：US10861659

申请日：2004-06-04

申请人： Leon A. Pintsov ,  Patrick M. Brand ,  Robert A. Cordery

发明人： Leon A. Pintsov ,  Patrick M. Brand ,  Robert A. Cordery

IPC分类号： G06F700

CPC分类号： G06Q10/10

摘要： A business reply mail piece and associated processing system that allows information contained within business reply mail to be scanned and interpreted before the business reply mail reaches its ultimate destination is provided. A machine-readable block of control information that instructs computer-driven actuators what to do with the business reply mail document itself, its digital image (or parts of thereof) and the data elements contained in the document, based on selections made by the recipient, is provided on the business reply mail piece. A scanner module scans the business reply mail piece to read the selection made by the recipient and the corresponding instructions from the block of control information. A control module interprets the data to provide instructions for the processing of the business reply mail piece based on the recipient's selection.

摘要翻译： 提供了业务回复邮件和相关处理系统，其允许在业务回复邮件到达其最终目的地之前扫描和解释业务回复邮件中包含的信息。 一种控制信息的机器可读块，其指示计算机驱动的执行器根据接收者所做的选择来指示业务回复邮件文件本身，其数字图像（或其部分）和文档中包含的数据元素 ，提供在业务回复邮件。 扫描器模块扫描业务回复邮件片段以读取由接收方作出的选择以及来自控制信息块的相应指令。 控制模块根据接收者的选择来解释数据以提供用于处理业务回复邮件的指令。