公开(公告)号：US06466948B1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-15

申请号：US09473587

申请日：1999-12-28

申请人： Paul A. Levitsky ,  Ronald P. Sansone

发明人： Paul A. Levitsky ,  Ronald P. Sansone

IPC分类号： G06F1700

CPC分类号： G01G19/005 ,  Y10S707/99934 ,  Y10S707/99945 ,  Y10S707/99948

摘要： The invention is a method and system for determining a weight for use in a shipping application and for the establishment of a trainable weights database and a weight database training object. The method begins with establishing a database linked to the shipping application. The weight of a parcel to be shipped is determined by comparing a data entry at the shipping application with a set of data entries resident in the database. The comparison is performed by entering a description of the parcel to the system, and parsing the description to determine whether or not the data includes a known symbology or barcode. If it does, then the method matches the description with a locator function to locate the required weight; otherwise, the description is further parsed into match fields. If the comparison determines a weight, then the weight is returned to the shipping application for entry in an appropriate field; however, if the comparison does not return a weight, then a weight is determined by selecting an option from among a set of weight input options which includes an auto search mode. The determined weight is then input to the database in respect of a set of parameters resident in the data entry so that the determined weight can be used for subsequent transactions. Another aspect of the present invention, is a method of establishing and utilizing a weight database training object which is invoked to determine a weight to enter into the weight field of the shipping application.

摘要翻译： 本发明是用于确定在运输应用中使用的重量以及建立可训练权重数据库和权重数据库训练对象的方法和系统。 该方法开始于建立与运送应用程序相关联的数据库。 通过将运送应用程序中的数据条目与驻留在数据库中的一组数据条目进行比较来确定要运输的包裹的重量。 通过将包裹的描述输入到系统来执行比较，并且解析描述以确定数据是否包括已知的符号体系或条形码。 如果这样做，则该方法将描述与定位器函数匹配以定位所需的权重; 否则，描述进一步解析成匹配字段。 如果比较确定重量，则将重量返回给运送应用程序以在适当的字段中输入; 然而，如果比较不返回权重，则通过从包括自动搜索模式的一组权重输入选项中选择选项来确定权重。 然后将所确定的权重相对于驻留在数据条目中的一组参数输入到数据库，使得所确定的权重可以用于后续交易。 本发明的另一方面是建立和利用权重数据库训练对象的方法，该对象被调用以确定进入运送应用的权重域的权重。

公开(公告)号：US06318856B1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-20

申请号：US09458151

申请日：1999-12-09

申请人： Ronald P. Sansone

发明人： Ronald P. Sansone

IPC分类号： B41J201

CPC分类号： B41J21/16 ,  G07B17/00508 ,  G07B2017/00532 ,  G07B2017/00637

摘要： A device in a postage meter that uses dot or drop printing to enhance security. Security is achieved by counting the number of signal pulses that are used to produce ink drops or ink dots that are required to produce the entire document or specific regions of the document. The aforementioned may be accomplished by adding a smart module to digital print head modules. The smart module would capture driver pulses from the print head module and interpret the pulses associated with regions of the image. Thus, the smart module would take data from the printer controller that is used to cut off printing when the ink is consumed and relate “set” values to the drops produced during the production of the document or portions of the document, thereby linking the document to the actual volume of ink produced.

摘要翻译： 邮资计费器中的一种设备，使用点阵式打印机来增强安全性。 通过计数用于产生产生整个文档或文档的特定区域所需的墨滴或墨点的信号脉冲的数量来实现安全性。 上述可以通过将智能模块添加到数字打印头模块来实现。 智能模块将从打印头模块捕获驱动器脉冲，并解释与图像区域相关的脉冲。 因此，智能模块将从打印机控制器获取数据，该打印机控制器在墨水消耗时用于切断打印，并且将“设置”值与在文档或文档部分的制作过程中产生的墨滴相关联，从而将文档 到生产的墨水的实际体积。

公开(公告)号：US06208910B1

公开(公告)日：2001-03-27

申请号：US09298785

申请日：1999-04-23

申请人： Critelli Michael ,  Daniel F. Dlugos ,  Ronald P. Sansone

发明人： Critelli Michael ,  Daniel F. Dlugos ,  Ronald P. Sansone

IPC分类号： G06F700

CPC分类号： G07B17/00024 ,  G07B2017/0004

摘要： A system and method for determining the location of a mail piece using a code identifier of the mail piece that is read as the mail piece is placed within a mail tray. Determination of the location of the mail tray is thus determination of the location of each mail piece therein. Code identifiers on mail trays are read as mail trays are placed in vehicles. Determination of the location of the vehicle is thus determination of the location of each mail tray placed therein and coded mail pieces within the tray. A database is maintained with this hierarchical location information so as to provide a readily available means for determining the location of any mail piece.

摘要翻译： 使用作为邮件读取的邮件的代码标识符确定邮件的位置的系统和方法被放置在邮件托盘内。 因此，确定邮件托盘的位置是确定每个邮件在其中的位置。 读取邮件托盘中的代码标识符，因为邮件托盘放置在车辆中。 因此，确定车辆的位置是因此确定放置在其中的每个邮件托盘的位置和在托盘内的编码邮件。 使用该分层位置信息维护数据库，以便提供用于确定任何邮件的位置的容易获得的装置。

公开(公告)号：US06188996B1

公开(公告)日：2001-02-13

申请号：US09083952

申请日：1998-05-22

申请人： Ronald P. Sansone

发明人： Ronald P. Sansone

IPC分类号： G07B1702

CPC分类号： G07B17/00508 ,  G07B2017/00645 ,  G07B2017/00653

摘要： A permit mail metering system that preprints the non-variable portion of an indicia. The pre-printed portions may be printed with a fluorescent and phosphorescent ink, while other pre-printed portions may be printed using standard colored or black inks. Some variable printed portions may be printed with a fluorescent and phosphorescent ink, while other variable portions may be printed using standard colored or black non-luminescent inks.

摘要翻译： 许可证邮件计量系统，其预印标记的不可变部分。 可以用荧光和磷光油墨印刷预打印部分，而使用标准彩色或黑色墨水可以打印其它预打印部分。 一些可变印刷部分可以用荧光和磷光油墨印刷，而其它可变部分可以使用标准彩色或黑色非发光油墨印刷。

公开(公告)号：US5909373A

公开(公告)日：1999-06-01

申请号：US708141

申请日：1996-09-03

申请人： Ronald P. Sansone ,  George B. Harvey

发明人： Ronald P. Sansone ,  George B. Harvey

IPC分类号： G07B17/00 ,  G06F15/20

CPC分类号： G07B17/0008 ,  G07B2017/00161

摘要： A postal meter is contained in a kiosk. The kiosk also contains a postage meter secure classifier; and a modem link, which communicates with a data center, that is located at a different location. The secure classifier records every time postal funds are dispensed by the postal meter and classifies the postal transactions of the postage meter into various categories, which are then stored in funds registers memory. The modem link communicates with the secure classifier and the data center, during a postage meter refill, by exchanging funds and information so that proper rebates will be applied to the kiosk owner. Thus, the data center may also be used to supply additional funds or refills to the postage meter contained within the kiosk.

摘要翻译： 一个邮政信箱中包含一个邮局。 报亭还包含一个邮资表安全分类器; 以及与位于不同位置的数据中心通信的调制解调器链路。 安全分类器记录每次邮政资金由邮资计量器分配后，将邮资计费器的邮政交易分类为各种类别，然后存储在资金登记记忆体中。 调制解调器链路通过交换资金和信息在安全分类器和数据中心，在邮资计费器充值期间进行通信，以便适当的折扣将应用于信息亭所有者。 因此，数据中心也可用于向包含在信息亭内的邮资计费器提供额外的资金或补充。

公开(公告)号：US5717596A

公开(公告)日：1998-02-10

申请号：US388939

申请日：1995-02-15

申请人： Joel P. Bernard ,  Pierre Coupe ,  Jean Paul DeBuchy ,  Didier LeDuc ,  Pascal Rougeau ,  Ronald P. Sansone ,  Fran.cedilla.ois Touchet

发明人： Joel P. Bernard ,  Pierre Coupe ,  Jean Paul DeBuchy ,  Didier LeDuc ,  Pascal Rougeau ,  Ronald P. Sansone ,  Fran.cedilla.ois Touchet

IPC分类号： G06Q30/04 ,  G06Q40/00 ,  G07B17/00

CPC分类号： G06Q30/04 ,  G06Q40/12 ,  G07B17/0008 ,  G07B17/00362 ,  G07B17/00661 ,  G07B2017/00096 ,  G07B2017/00298 ,  G07B2017/0037 ,  G07B2017/00427 ,  G07B2017/00483 ,  G07B2017/00701

摘要： The invention is a method for franking, accounting, and billing of mail pieces and services. The method is based upon the ability of a data processing system to communicate with a postage meter through the use of a meter linking device. Additionally, an application program within the data processing system, in which a customer account can be established and/or altered, is initialized. Customer account data is then entered into the application. Once the customer account has been established or verified, a transaction is initiated. First, the mail pieces to be placed into the mail stream are weighed on a weighing scale. The weight is converted using an appropriate rate table so as to determine the amount of postage to be franked by the postage meter. The postage meter performs a franking of the mail piece and the system records the amount of postage applied; further, the system calculates any discounts or surcharges that are applicable to this customer's account. Both the value franked and the actual amount to be charged are posted to the customer account. Next, the system operator determines whether or not a service or a mail product is to be included in the transaction, and then enters a value in the appropriate field for the service or mail product. If the transaction data or values are incorrect, then a modification can be performed. Additionally, accounts can be corrected through several other methods which depend upon the timing and the extent of the correction required.

摘要翻译： 本发明是用于邮寄邮件和服务的邮寄，记帐和结算的方法。 该方法基于数​​据处理系统通过使用仪表连接装置与邮资计费器通信的能力。 此外，初始化数据处理系统内可以建立和/或更改客户账户的应用程序。 然后将客户帐户数据输入到应用程序中。 一旦客户帐户建立或验证，交易就会启动。 首先，将放置在邮件流中的邮件称重。 使用适当的比率表转换权重，以确定邮资计费器要邮寄的邮费数量。 邮资计费器邮寄邮资，系统记录邮资数量; 此外，系统计算适用于该客户帐户的任何折扣或附加费。 客户帐户都会将所计入的费用和实际支付的金额发放到客户帐户。 接下来，系统操作者确定服务或邮件产品是否包括在交易中，然后在服务或邮件产品的适当字段中输入值。 如果交易数据或值不正确，则可进行修改。 另外，可以通过依赖于所需校正的时间和程度的几种其它方法来校正账户。

公开(公告)号：US5329102A

公开(公告)日：1994-07-12

申请号：US594515

申请日：1990-10-09

申请人： Ronald P. Sansone

发明人： Ronald P. Sansone

IPC分类号： B07C3/00 ,  G07B17/00 ,  G06F15/20

CPC分类号： G07B17/00193 ,  B07C3/008 ,  G07B17/00467 ,  G07B2017/00233 ,  G07B2017/0025 ,  G07B2017/00491 ,  G07B2017/0062

摘要： A method and system for providing validated labels that are attached to mail trays immediately upon mail being processed by a mailer and placed in a tray. Mail lists and programs for sanitizing the mail list and sorting the mail to achieve postal discounts are stored in a mailer's processor. A printer is controlled to print addresses on documents, such as letters, that are forwarded to an inserter. A mail list stored in the processor indicates where the mail is to be sent, the class of mail, level of sortation and the contents of the mail. Tray contents are computed and appropriate labels are prepared by a label printer under its control. By making the tray label printing an intricate part of the mail processing system, as opposed to being an adjunct to it, the providing of the labels becomes more efficient, reliable and economical.

摘要翻译： 一种方法和系统，用于在邮件由邮寄者处理并放置在托盘中时立即提供附加到邮件托盘的经验证的标签。 用于清理邮件列表和排序邮件以实现邮政折扣的邮件列表和程序存储在邮件处理器中。 控制打印机打印转发到插入器的文档（例如字母）上的地址。 存储在处理器中的邮件列表指示要发送邮件的位置，邮件类别，分类级别和邮件的内容。 计算纸盘内容，并由其控制的标签打印机准备合适的标签。 通过使托盘标签打印邮件处理系统的复杂部分，与其相辅相成，标签的提供变得更有效，可靠和经济。

公开(公告)号：US5257196A

公开(公告)日：1993-10-26

申请号：US282713

申请日：1988-12-13

申请人： Ronald P. Sansone

发明人： Ronald P. Sansone

IPC分类号： G07B17/00 ,  G07B17/02

CPC分类号： G07B17/00314 ,  G07B17/0008 ,  G07B17/00193 ,  G07B2017/00177 ,  G07B2017/00241 ,  G07B2017/00322 ,  G07B2017/0075

摘要： A system has been conceived whereby the capability of a postage meter can be expanded through use of an interface device. A device is put into electrical communication with an electronic postage meter, and this device in turn is connected to a number of other devices. The other devices can include a computer, a printer, a scale, and the like, whereby mail may be processed, the postage required to mail such mail pieces accumulated, and the final amount of postage required to mail a batch of mail communicated to the postage meter. The postage meter would then print an indicia either upon a tape or upon a statement sheet thereby providing the required postage for accompaniment with a batch of mail.

摘要翻译： 已经设想出可以通过使用接口设备来扩展邮资计费器的能力的系统。 一个设备与电子邮资计费器进行电气通信，该设备依次连接到多个其他设备。 其他设备可以包括计算机，打印机，秤等，从而可以处理邮件，邮寄邮寄积累的这些邮件所需的邮资以及邮寄一批传送给 邮资表。 然后，邮资计费器将在磁带上或在报表上打印一个标记，从而提供所需的邮资以伴随一批邮件。

公开(公告)号：US5216620A

公开(公告)日：1993-06-01

申请号：US763787

申请日：1991-09-23

申请人： Ronald P. Sansone

发明人： Ronald P. Sansone

IPC分类号： B07C1/00 ,  G07B17/00

CPC分类号： G07B17/0008 ,  B07C1/00 ,  G07B17/00362 ,  G07B17/00467 ,  G07B2017/00169 ,  G07B2017/00379 ,  G07B2017/00475 ,  G07B2017/00483

摘要： A system and method for reducing the amount of mail that is submitted to a local post office. A mailer sorts local mail from non local mail, identifies the destination of the non local mail and puts the same in a tray in accordance with the destination thereof. A label is attached to each tray and the tray is weighed. The destination of the mail and the weight thereof is communicated to the post office so that the post office can determine delivery routes and cost of such delivery. The non local mail is then forwarded directly to a common carrier by the mailer who will then deliver the mail to a non local postal distribution center.

公开(公告)号：US5068797A

公开(公告)日：1991-11-26

申请号：US416745

申请日：1989-10-03

申请人： Ronald P. Sansone ,  Karl H. Schumacher

发明人： Ronald P. Sansone ,  Karl H. Schumacher

IPC分类号： B07C1/00 ,  B07C3/00 ,  G06Q10/04 ,  G07B17/00

CPC分类号： G06Q10/04 ,  B07C1/00 ,  B07C3/00 ,  G07B17/0008 ,  G07B2017/0004 ,  G07B2017/00161 ,  G07B2017/00379 ,  G07B2017/00483

摘要： A system and method for optimizing mail delivery of batch mail. A network is established interconnecting plural batch mailers, a data center, and the Postal Service. Mail data on the mail batches is transmitted to the data center. This enables the data center to generate data to the mailers for merging mail batches to achieve additional postage discounts, to schedule and route mail carriers external to and within the Postal System to increase efficiency of handling, and to interact with the Postal Service for logistics planning and drop-off point and timing of mail batches to expedite processing. Scheduling and routing to take into account available resources of available drop-off points for mail for introduction into the Postal System is also described.

摘要翻译： 一种用于优化批量邮件的邮件传递的系统和方法。 建立了互连多个批量邮寄员，数据中心和邮政部门的网络。 将邮件批量上的邮件数据传输到数据中心。 这使得数据中心能够向邮寄员生成数据，以合并邮件批次，以实现额外的邮资折扣，在邮政系统外部和内部邮寄承运人的时间安排和布线，以提高处理效率，并与邮政服务部门进行物流计划的互动 邮件批次的下载点和时间点，以加快处理速度。 还描述了计划和路由以考虑可用的用于邮政系统介绍的邮件的可用资源。