公开(公告)号：US5754434A

公开(公告)日：1998-05-19

申请号：US498547

申请日：1995-07-05

Applicant: Frank W. Delfer ,  Charles B. Clupper ,  Steven L. Mulkey ,  Jonathan D. Emigh

Inventor： Frank W. Delfer ,  Charles B. Clupper ,  Steven L. Mulkey ,  Jonathan D. Emigh

IPC: B07C1/00 ,  G06F17/00

CPC classification number: B07C1/00

Abstract: A bulk mailing system for controlling and processing mailing envelopes containing selected combinations of documents and inserts comprises a programmable computer controller, a plurality of printers, a controller interfaced collator for merging document pages from the printers, a document folder, and a controller interfaced inserter for filling the mailing envelopes with the selected combinations of document pages and inserts. Associated with the inserter are devices for marking the edges of envelopes with desired information indicia and for wetting and sealing the flaps of selected envelopes. Further, the controller verifies that the correct document forms, inserts, and mailing envelopes are matched and inserted into the mailing envelopes. Additionally, the controller selects and includes any desired combination of enclosures and inserts in the mailing envelopes.

Abstract translation: 用于控制和处理包含所选择的文档和插入的组合的邮件信封的批量邮件系统包括可编程计算机控制器，多个打印机，用于合并来自打印机的文档页面的控制器接口整理器，文档夹以及控制器接口插入器，用于 使用所选择的文档页面和插入的组合填充邮件信封。 与插入器相关联的是用于标记具有所需信息标记的信封边缘并用于润湿和密封选定信封的折片的装置。 此外，控制器验证正确的文档的形式，插入和邮寄信封是否匹配并插入到邮寄信封中。 此外，控制器选择并包括邮件信封中的任何期望的外壳和插入物的组合。

公开(公告)号：US5056767A

公开(公告)日：1991-10-15

申请号：US525885

申请日：1990-05-17

Applicant: Jonathan D. Emigh ,  Raymond P. Porter

Inventor： Jonathan D. Emigh ,  Raymond P. Porter

IPC: B65H5/16

CPC classification number: B65H5/16

Abstract: An interfacing device for collating from a printer and transferring to post-printer receiving equipment, as a document packet, a complete designated document having one or more printed document pages is disclosed. The device comprises a collating tray positioned to accept from the printer each document page, a solenoid initiated system for transferring the document packet from the collating tray to post-printer receiving equipment, and an electronic information control system for tracking documents and informing the solenoid initiated transferring system that the complete designated document is printed and within the collating tray ready for transferring to the post-printer receiving equipment.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于从打印机进行对照并将作为文档包传送到后打印机接收设备的接口装置，具有一个或多个打印文档页面的完整指定文档。 该装置包括一个排纸托盘，定位成从打印机接收每个文件页面，螺线管启动的系统，用于将文件包从对照盘传送到后打印机接收设备;以及电子信息控制系统，用于跟踪文件并通知螺线管启动 传送完整的指定文件的系统，并在整理纸盘中准备好传送到后打印机接收设备。

公开(公告)号：US5941516A

公开(公告)日：1999-08-24

申请号：US65341

申请日：1998-04-23

Applicant: Jonathan D. Emigh ,  Raymond P. Porter ,  Motaz M Qutub

Inventor： Jonathan D. Emigh ,  Raymond P. Porter ,  Motaz M Qutub

IPC: B43M3/04 ,  B65H39/00

CPC classification number: B43M3/045

Abstract: A method of producing at least one control signal data look-up table for a mail insertion machine having a 360 degree cycle of operation and capable of variable operating speeds within a given cycle. The mail insertion machine possesses predetermined electro-mechanical lag times for extending and retracting mechanical components. The method entails creating a baseline control signal data look-up table for a first operating speed based upon pre-determined electro-mechanical lag times. The look-up table comprises a start angle and a stop angle within the 360 degree cycle of operation. The start and stop angles are then compensated for a second operating speed based upon the pre-determined electro-mechanical lag times for extending and retracting mechanical components and the first operating speed. A second control signal data look-up table is then created by writing the compensated start and stop angles that correspond to the second operating speed into the second control signal data look-up table. Look-up table data is stored in computer memory. Additional control signal data look-up tables can be instantaneously created upon selection of a different desired operating speed.

Abstract translation: 一种产生具有360度操作周期且能够在给定周期内具有可变操作速度的邮件插入机的至少一个控制信号数据查找表的方法。 邮件插入机具有用于延伸和缩回机械部件的预定的电 - 机械滞后时间。 该方法需要基于预定的电 - 机械滞后时间来创建用于第一操作速度的基线控制信号数据查找表。 查找表包括操作360度周期内的起始角和停止角。 然后基于用于伸缩机械部件和第一操作速度的预定的电 - 机械滞后时间来补偿启动和停止角度的第二操作速度。 然后通过将对应于第二操作速度的经补偿的起始和停止角写入第二控制信号数据查找表来创建第二控制信号数据查找表。 查询表数据存储在计算机内存中。 可以在选择不同的期望的操作速度时立即创建附加的控制信号数据查找表。

公开(公告)号：US5659481A

公开(公告)日：1997-08-19

申请号：US652844

申请日：1996-05-23

Applicant: Motaz Qutub ,  Daniel M. Saldana ,  Robert Fehringer ,  Steven L. Mulkey ,  William L. Hines ,  Marc J. Fagan ,  Jonathan D. Emigh ,  Frank W. Delfer ,  Lino E. Carnesecca ,  George E. Rader

Inventor： Motaz Qutub ,  Daniel M. Saldana ,  Robert Fehringer ,  Steven L. Mulkey ,  William L. Hines ,  Marc J. Fagan ,  Jonathan D. Emigh ,  Frank W. Delfer ,  Lino E. Carnesecca ,  George E. Rader

IPC: B07C1/00 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: B07C1/00

Abstract: A system and method for dynamic insertion of selected inserts into statements to be mailed in which post processing mail data, including selective insert parameters, are developed into a record for mail items and communicated directly to an integrated system controller, which then directs selective insertion of enclosures. The system comprises a mail item preparation apparatus interfaced with a data processor, an inserter apparatus, and an integrated system controller interfaced with the data processor and the inserter. The mail preparing apparatus generally includes a printer, and is mechanically interfaced with the inserter for transfer of mail items. The integrated system controller directs the inserter to selectively include inserts with the mail items according to insert parameter data received from the data processor.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将所选择的插入件动态插入到要邮寄的语句中的系统和方法，其中后处理邮件数据（包括选择性插入参数）被开发成用于邮件项目的记录并直接传送到集成系统控制器，然后该集成系统控制器选择性地插入 外壳。 该系统包括与数据处理器，插入器装置和与数据处理器和插入器接口的集成系统控制器接口的邮件项目准备装置。 邮件准备装置通常包括打印机，并且与插入器机械地接口以传送邮件。 集成系统控制器指示插入器根据从数据处理器接收的插入参数数据选择性地包括具有邮件项目的插入。

公开(公告)号：US06236009B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-22

申请号：US09443068

申请日：1999-11-18

Applicant: Jonathan D. Emigh ,  Motaz Qutub ,  Raymond P. Porter

Inventor： Jonathan D. Emigh ,  Motaz Qutub ,  Raymond P. Porter

IPC: B07C500

CPC classification number: B07C3/18

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for detecting indicia on articles. The indicia act to identify a group of articles, having a common characteristic. The articles may be address panels used in mass mailings. Particular address panels, representing the beginning or end of a zip code or a postal delivery route, are pre-marked with one or more special indicia. The apparatus includes a scanning station, a computerized system controller, and a marking station. The scanning station includes a video camera, a video analyzer, a camera controller, and a video monitor. The video camera is programmable by using the camera controller and the video monitor, to scan only a predetermined operative scanning area of each article. The video analyzer assess each pixel within the scanning area and adds up the total number of pixels having a desired characteristic. If the pixel count satisfies predetermined criteria correlating to the presence of an indicia, the article is electronically tagged by the system controller. Then, the article is inserted into a container. In response to an electronic marking signal from the system controller, the container is physically marked at the marking station, for subsequent identification of the group.

Abstract translation: 一种用于检测物品上的标记的装置和方法。 标记行为来确定一组具有共同特征的文章。 文章可能是群发邮件中使用的地址面板。 代表邮政编码或邮政递送路线的开始或结束的特定地址面板预先标有一个或多个特殊标记。 该装置包括扫描站，计算机化系统控制器和标记站。 扫描台包括摄像机，视频分析仪，照相机控制器和视频监视器。 摄像机可通过使用摄像机控制器和视频监视器进行编程，仅扫描每个物品的预定操作扫描区域。 视频分析器评估扫描区域内的每个像素，并将具有所需特征的像素总数相加。 如果像素数量满足与标记的存在相关的预定标准，则该物品由系统控制器电子标记。 然后，将物品插入容器中。 响应于来自系统控制器的电子标记信号，容器在标记站被物理地标记，以便随后识别该组。

公开(公告)号：US5829953A

公开(公告)日：1998-11-03

申请号：US641503

申请日：1996-05-01

Applicant: Robert L. Fehringer ,  Christian E. Tammi ,  Marc J. Fagan ,  Daniel M. Saldana ,  Charles E. Preston ,  Jonathan D. Emigh ,  Steve Johnson ,  Chris Jones

Inventor： Robert L. Fehringer ,  Christian E. Tammi ,  Marc J. Fagan ,  Daniel M. Saldana ,  Charles E. Preston ,  Jonathan D. Emigh ,  Steve Johnson ,  Chris Jones

IPC: B65H31/02 ,  B65H31/30 ,  B65H39/10 ,  B65H45/14 ,  B65H41/00

CPC classification number: B65H45/144 ,  B65H31/02 ,  B65H31/3027 ,  B65H39/10 ,  B65H45/147 ,  B65H2301/4213 ,  B65H2404/14 ,  B65H2701/1912

Abstract: A billing statement system comprising a billing statement having a plurality of sheets or pages of multiple lengths or which are otherwise of multiple sizes and/or shapes. The billing statement preferably comprises a plurality of sheets wherein at least one sheet is of different, generally larger, size than the other sheets, and in which the larger sheet has a first region with a consumer's mailing address on one side and a provider's mailing address on the reverse side, and a second region which contains detail or summary information on the charges due. The billing statement system includes a collator apparatus for collating billing statements having a plurality of sheets of multiple lengths, and a folder apparatus for folding collated billing statements having a plurality of sheets of multiple lengths.

Abstract translation: 一种记帐系统，包括具有多个片段或多个长度的页面的记账单，或者否则具有多个尺寸和/或形状。 记帐表最好包括多张纸，其中至少一张纸与其他纸不同，通常大一些，其中较大的纸具有一方的消费者邮寄地址的第一区域和提供者的邮寄地址 另一方面包含有关费用的详细信息或摘要信息。 记账系统包括用于整理具有多个长度的纸张的记账单的整理装置，以及用于折叠具有多个长度的多张的对照记帐单的折页装置。

公开(公告)号：US5823521A

公开(公告)日：1998-10-20

申请号：US720837

申请日：1996-10-03

Applicant: Jonathan D. Emigh ,  Raymond P. Porter ,  Motaz M. Qutub

Inventor： Jonathan D. Emigh ,  Raymond P. Porter ,  Motaz M. Qutub

IPC: B43M3/04 ,  B65H39/00

CPC classification number: B43M3/045

Abstract: An apparatus and method for computerized control of a "Phillipsburg-type" mail insertion machine. The mechanical timing and drive mechanisms of the prior art inserter are replaced with a programmable computer, solenoid valves, and pneumatic cylinders, or other suitable drivers. The computer's software includes a plurality of programmed look-up tables. An operational delay look-up table includes electro-mechanical lag times for the pneumatically driven stations/sub-assemblies of the inserter. Also provided are look-up speed tables, which include start and stop angles for actuation of each of the pneumatic cylinders. A first look-up speed table includes actuation data appropriate for operation of the machine within a relatively slow range of speeds. Four additional look-up speed tables provide correct actuation data for successively higher speed groups, up to 10,000 insertion cycles per hour. An alternative method of determining actuation data is disclosed, requiring ongoing and updated calculations of appropriate values based precisely upon the machine's actual operational speed.

公开(公告)号：US5462399A

公开(公告)日：1995-10-31

申请号：US276092

申请日：1994-07-15

Applicant: Charles B. Clupper ,  Jonathan D. Emigh ,  Steven L. Mulkey ,  Robert L. Fehringer ,  Brett J. Flickner ,  Daniel M. Saldana ,  Frank W. Delfer, III

Inventor： Charles B. Clupper ,  Jonathan D. Emigh ,  Steven L. Mulkey ,  Robert L. Fehringer ,  Brett J. Flickner ,  Daniel M. Saldana ,  Frank W. Delfer, III

IPC: B65H39/06 ,  B65G57/00 ,  B65H31/30 ,  B65H39/05

CPC classification number: B65H39/06 ,  B65H2408/1143

Abstract: A collating system for producing a plurality of document packets with each document packet having at least one page has a database containing requisite information for forming each of the document packets and a computer controller for accessing the database for the requisite information to produce each of the document packets. A multi-tray collator creates each of the document packets as directed by the computer. A plurality of inputting mechanisms feeds pages into the trays of the collator and an outputting mechanism transfers each of the document packets created by the collator to a subsequent processor.

Abstract translation: 用于产生具有至少一个页面的每个文档分组的多个文档分组的整理系统具有包含用于形成每个文档分组的必要信息的数据库和用于访问数据库以获得必要信息以产生文档中的每一个的文档的数据库 数据包 多盘整理机根据计算机的指示创建每个文档包。 多个输入机构将页面馈送到分页器的托盘中，并且输出机构将由分页器创建的每个文档分组传送到后续的处理器。

公开(公告)号：US06209860B1

公开(公告)日：2001-04-03

申请号：US09116378

申请日：1998-07-16

Applicant: Robert L. Fehringer ,  Christian E. Tammi ,  Marc J. Fagan ,  Daniel M. Saldana ,  Charles E. Preston ,  Jonathan D. Emigh ,  Steve Johnson ,  Chris Jones

Inventor： Robert L. Fehringer ,  Christian E. Tammi ,  Marc J. Fagan ,  Daniel M. Saldana ,  Charles E. Preston ,  Jonathan D. Emigh ,  Steve Johnson ,  Chris Jones

IPC: B42C100

CPC classification number: B65H45/144 ,  B65H31/02 ,  B65H31/3027 ,  B65H39/10 ,  B65H45/147 ,  B65H2301/4213 ,  B65H2404/14 ,  B65H2701/1912

Abstract: A billing statement system comprising a billing statement having a plurality of sheets or pages of multiple lengths or which are otherwise of multiple sizes and/or shapes. The billing statement preferably comprises a plurality of sheets wherein at least one sheet is of different, generally larger, size than the other sheets, and in which the larger sheet has a first region with a consumer's mailing address on one side and a provider's mailing address on the reverse side, and a second region which contains detail or summary information on the charges due. The billing statement system includes a collator apparatus for collating billing statements having a plurality of sheets of multiple lengths, and a folder apparatus for folding collated billing statements having a plurality of sheets of multiple lengths.

Abstract translation: 一种记帐系统，包括具有多个片段或多个长度的页面的记账单，或者否则具有多个尺寸和/或形状。 记帐表最好包括多张纸，其中至少一张纸与其他纸不同，通常大一些，其中较大的纸具有一方的消费者邮寄地址的第一区域和提供者的邮寄地址 另一方面包含有关费用的详细信息或摘要信息。 记账系统包括用于整理具有多个长度的纸张的记账单的整理装置，以及用于折叠具有多个长度的多张的对照记帐单的折页装置。

公开(公告)号：US5954323A

公开(公告)日：1999-09-21

申请号：US065339

申请日：1998-04-23

Applicant: Jonathan D. Emigh ,  Raymond P. Porter ,  Motaz M. Qutub

Inventor： Jonathan D. Emigh ,  Raymond P. Porter ,  Motaz M. Qutub

IPC: B43M3/04 ,  B65H39/02

CPC classification number: B43M3/045

Abstract: In a mail inserter having a 360 degree operational cycle and a plurality of subassemblies, a computer issues a plurality of electrical control signals having predetermined rotational positions and durations within the operational cycle at a given inserter speed. Solenoids, actuators and other driving devices are responsive to the control signals to determine the operation of the subassemblies. A device measures the operation speed of the inserter, and the computer adjusts the rotational position of each control signal within the operational cycle according to the inserter speed.

Abstract translation: 在具有360度操作周期和多个子组件的邮件插入器中，计算机以给定的插入器速度在操作周期内发出具有预定旋转位置和持续时间的多个电控制信号。 螺线管，致动器和其他驱动装置响应于控制信号来确定子组件的操作。 设备测量插入器的操作速度，并且计算机根据插入器速度在操作周期内调整每个控制信号的旋转位置。