Controlling firmware branch points in an electronic postage meter
    2.
    发明授权
    Controlling firmware branch points in an electronic postage meter 失效
    控制电子邮资计费器中的固件分支点

    公开(公告)号:US4636975A

    公开(公告)日:1987-01-13

    申请号:US447925

    申请日:1982-12-08

    IPC分类号: G06Q50/00 G07B17/00 G06F15/21

    摘要: A method and associated apparatus for controlling firmware branch points in an electronic postage meter, comprising the steps of storing a program for operation of the electronic postage meter, providing at least one data bit external to the stored program, each such data bit corresponding to a particular branch point in the program, and selecting a branch of the program for use in operation of the meter in accordance with the data bit so that the program may be readily reconfigured based on the presence of a data bit.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于控制电子邮资计费器中的固件分支点的方法和相关联的装置,包括以下步骤:存储用于操作电子邮资计费器的程序,提供存储程序外部的至少一个数据位,每个这样的数据位对应于 程序中的特定分支点,并且根据数据位选择用于仪表操作的程序的分支,使得可以基于数据位的存在来容易地重新配置程序。

    Postage meter with keyboard keys for changing postage unused amount
    3.
    发明授权
    Postage meter with keyboard keys for changing postage unused amount 失效
    使用键盘键的邮资计费表用于更换邮资未使用的金额

    公开(公告)号:US4535407A

    公开(公告)日:1985-08-13

    申请号:US447870

    申请日:1982-12-08

    IPC分类号: G07B17/00 G07B17/02 G06F15/20

    摘要: In a postage meter having structure for printing postage, for displaying numerical values and for entering data, and which includes a computer electrically connected to the printing, displaying and data entering structure, and wherein the computer is programmed for processing data for controlling the operation of the respective printing and displaying and data entering structures, and wherein the data entering structure includes a keyboard having a first plurality of depressable keys, and wherein the computer includes memory for storing a first amount corresponding to all postage then available for printing; there is provided apparatus and a method for changing the first amount to a new first amount. The method includes the steps of sequentially depressing a second plurality of keys of the keyboard, for entering a second amount into said computer, sequentially depressing a third plurality of keys of the keyboard, for entering a combination into the computer, and automatically processing the second amount and combination for adding the second amount to the first amount. Preferably, the step for entering the second amount includes the step of displaying a numerical value corresponding to said second amount, and the step for entering said combination includes the step of displaying a numerical value corresponding to said combination.

    摘要翻译: 在具有用于打印邮资的结构的邮资计费器中,用于显示数值和输入数据,并且包括与打印,显示和数据输入结构电连接的计算机,并且其中计算机被编程用于处理数据以控制操作 相应的打印和显示和数据输入结构,并且其中数据输入结构包括具有第一多个可按压键的键盘,并且其中计算机包括用于存储对应于所有邮资然后可用于打印的第一量的存储器; 提供了将第一量改变为新的第一量的装置和方法。 该方法包括以下步骤:顺序地按下键盘的第二个多个键,用于将第二量输入到所述计算机中,顺序地按下键盘的第三个多个键,将组合输入到计算机中,并自动处理第二个 用于将第二量添加到第一量的量和组合。 优选地,用于输入第二量的步骤包括显示对应于所述第二量的数值的步骤,并且用于输入所述组合的步骤包括显示对应于所述组合的数值的步骤。

    Customizing the firmware after assembly of an electronic postage meter
    4.
    发明授权
    Customizing the firmware after assembly of an electronic postage meter 失效
    组装电子邮资计费器后自定义固件

    公开(公告)号:US4528644A

    公开(公告)日:1985-07-09

    申请号:US515071

    申请日:1983-07-18

    摘要: A method and associated apparatus for customizing the firmware of an electronic postage meter after assembly, comprising the steps of storing a configuration program within the electronic postage meter which program is capable of configuring the meter in response to configuration input messages, inputting configuration messages into the electronic postage meter to select desired meter functions and provide input data for use with operating programs stored in the meter, storing the configuration input data in the assembled meter under control of the meter configuration program for subsequent interaction with the operating programs of the meter to provide predetermined meter functions, and denying further access to the configuration program prior to placing the meter in service.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于在组装之后定制电子邮资计费器的固件的方法和相关联的装置,包括以下步骤:将配置程序存储在电子邮资计费器内,该程序能够响应于配置输入消息来配置计费器,将配置消息输入到 电子邮资计费器,以选择期望的仪表功能,并提供与存储在仪表中的操作程序一起使用的输入数据,在仪表配置程序的控制下将配置输入数据存储在组装的仪表中,以便随后与仪表的操作程序相互作用,以提供 预定的仪表功能,并且在将仪表投入使用之前拒绝进一步访问配置程序。

    Postage meter with keyboard keys used for changing operating constants
    5.
    发明授权
    Postage meter with keyboard keys used for changing operating constants 失效
    具有用于更改操作常数的键盘键的邮资计费表

    公开(公告)号:US4509141A

    公开(公告)日:1985-04-02

    申请号:US447905

    申请日:1982-12-08

    IPC分类号: G07B17/00 G06F1/00

    摘要: In a postage meter having structures for printing postage, for displaying numerical values and for entering data, and a computer, electrically connected to the printing, displaying and data entering structures, wherein the computer is programmed (a) for causing the postage meter to enter a service mode of operation in response to data entered from the data entering structure, and (b) for processing data for controlling the operation of the respective printing, displaying and data entering structures, and wherein the data entering structure includes a keyboard having a first plurality of depressable keys, and the computer includes memory for storing a first amount corresponding to a constant value for controlling operation of the postage meter; there is provided apparatus and a method for changing the first amount to a new first amount when the postage meter is in the service mode of operation. The method includes the steps of sequentially depressing a second plurality of keys of the keyboard for entering a second amount into the computer, sequentially depressing a third plurality of keys of the keyboard for entering a combination into the computer, and automatically processing the second amount and said combination for replacing the first amount with the second amount.

    摘要翻译: 在具有用于打印邮资的结构,用于显示数值和用于输入数据的结构的邮资计算机以及与打印,显示和数据输入结构电连接的计算机,其中计算机被编程(a)以使邮资计费器进入 响应于从数据输入结构输入的数据的操作的服务模式,以及(b)用于处理用于控制各个打印,显示和数据输入结构的操作的数据,并且其中数据输入结构包括具有第一 多个按压键,并且计算机包括用于存储对应于用于控制邮资计费器的操作的恒定值的第一量的存储器; 提供了当邮资计费器处于服务操作模式时将第一量改变为新的第一量的装置和方法。 该方法包括以下步骤:顺序地将键盘的第二多个键输入第二数量进入计算机,顺序地按下键盘的第三个多个键以输入组合到计算机中,并且自动处理第二数量和 所述组合用于以第二量替换第一量。

    Non-volatile memory serial number lock for electronic postage meter
    6.
    发明授权
    Non-volatile memory serial number lock for electronic postage meter 失效
    电子邮资计费器非易失性存储器序列号锁

    公开(公告)号:US4506329A

    公开(公告)日:1985-03-19

    申请号:US355437

    申请日:1982-03-08

    摘要: A serial number lock is provided for inclusion in a non-volatile memory of an electronic postage meter. The non-volatile memory is arranged to provide a field to accommodate a postage meter serial number. The serial number is entered into the meter at the end of the manufacturing process. The postage meter includes a routine programmed into a read only memory which is used only once during the life of the meter's non-volatile memory. The routine requires the check of a non-volatile memory lock bit location which has been set once the routine has been successfully completed. The setting of this memory location prevents reentry into the one time program. The bit is set by a true comparison of the data included in a received message with the value of the data contained in non-volatile memory. The serial number message format includes an operation binary coded decimal digit as an operational indicator. If the serial number has been entered and the operational indicator set to zero, the serial number will be changed to the value contained in the data message. If the operational indicator is a one, the firmware will examine the serial number presently contained in non-volatile memory, and compare it with the value contained in the serial number message. If the result is favorable or true, the program will set the non-volatile memory lock bit thus preventing further access to this program.

    摘要翻译: 提供序列号锁以包含在电子邮资计费器的非易失性存储器中。 非易失性存储器被设置成提供一个字段以容纳邮资计费器序列号。 序列号在制造过程结束时输入仪表。 邮资计费器包括编程到只读存储器中的例程,该存储器在仪表的非易失性存储器的寿命期间仅使用一次。 该程序需要检查在程序成功完成后已设置的非易失性存储器锁定位置。 该存储器位置的设置可防止再次进入一次性程序。 通过将包含在接收到的消息中的数据与包含在非易失性存储器中的数据的值进行真实比较来设置该位。 序列号消息格式包括作为操作指示符的操作二进制编码十进制数字。 如果序列号已输入,操作指示灯设置为零,则序列号将更改为数据消息中包含的值。 如果操作指示灯是一个,固件将检查当前包含在非易失性存储器中的序列号,并将其与序列号消息中包含的值进行比较。 如果结果有利或真实,则程序将设置非易失性存储器锁定位,从而防止对该程序的进一步访问。

    Modifying a firmware variable in an electronic postage meter
    7.
    发明授权
    Modifying a firmware variable in an electronic postage meter 失效
    修改电子邮资计费器中的固件变量

    公开(公告)号:US4739486A

    公开(公告)日:1988-04-19

    申请号:US729395

    申请日:1985-05-01

    摘要: A method and associated apparatus for modifying a firmware variable in an electronic postage meter, comprising the steps of storing a program for operation of the electronic postage meter, a resident memory containing firmware variables, a communication means in the stored program which allows external data to be entered in the program to change the firmware variable in accordance with the external data.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于修改电子邮资计费器中的固件变量的方法和相关联的装置,包括以下步骤:存储用于操作电子邮资计费器的程序,包含固件变量的驻留存储器,存储程序中的通信装置,其允许外部数据 在程序中输入根据外部数据更改固件变量。

    Postage meter with keyboard keys for causing display of data pertaining
to meter operation
    8.
    发明授权
    Postage meter with keyboard keys for causing display of data pertaining to meter operation 失效
    具有键盘键的邮资计费器,用于显示与仪表操作有关的数据

    公开(公告)号:US4625282A

    公开(公告)日:1986-11-25

    申请号:US447919

    申请日:1982-12-08

    IPC分类号: G07B17/00 G06F3/02 G06F15/21

    摘要: In a postage meter having structures for entering data, for displaying numerical values and other data, and for printing postage, and having a computer electrically connected to each of the aforesaid structures and programmed for processing data for controlling their operation, wherein the data entering structure includes a keyboard having a plurality of depressable numeric keys, and wherein the computer means includes means for storing data and calculating amounts pertaining to the operation of said postage meter; there is provided apparatus and a method of displaying data pertaining to the operation of the postage meter. The method includes the steps of providing the keyboard with a depressable special purpose key, depressing selected numeric keys for causing the display of a predetermined numerical value, depressing the special purpose key when said numerical value on display, and programming the computer for causing the displaying structure to display data pertaining to the operation of the postage meter in response to the depression of the special purpose key. Preferably, the step of causing the display of a predetermined value includes the step of utilizing a predetermined value which includes at least one numeral and does not include a decimal.

    摘要翻译: 在具有用于输入数据的结构,用于显示数值和其他数据以及打印邮资的结构的邮资计费器中,并且具有电连接到每个上述结构的计算机并被编程以用于处理用于控制其操作的数据,其中数据输入结构 包括具有多个可按压数字键的键盘,并且其中所述计算机装置包括用于存储数据和计算与所述邮资计费器的操作有关的量的装置; 提供了显示与邮资计费器的操作有关的数据的装置和方法。 该方法包括以下步骤:向键盘提供可压下的专用键,按压所选择的数字键以使显示预定数值,当所显示的数值时按下专用键,并对计算机进行编程以使显示 结构以响应于特殊目的键的按下来显示与邮资计费器的操作有关的数据。 优选地,使预定值的显示的步骤包括利用包括至少一个数字的预定值并且不包括小数的步骤。

    Postage meter with keyboard keys for commanding and requesting
performance of meter operations
    9.
    发明授权
    Postage meter with keyboard keys for commanding and requesting performance of meter operations 失效
    具有键盘键的邮资计费器,用于命令和请求执行仪表操作

    公开(公告)号:US4623987A

    公开(公告)日:1986-11-18

    申请号:US447901

    申请日:1982-12-08

    摘要: A postage meter, adapted to be connected to a source of supply of power for energization, is provided. The postage meter includes improved structure for entering data. The data entering structure includes a keyboard having a plurality of numeric keys, a postage setting key, at least one special purpose key and a plurality of display keys. In addition, the postage meter includes devices for displaying numerical values and other data, for selecting one of a plurality of dates, and for printing postage values and the selected date. Further, the postage meter includes a computer which is electrically connected to each of the aforesaid entering and displaying and printing devices and is programmed for processing data for controlling the operation of the same. Preferably the computer is also programmed for storing data and for performing calculations utilizing the stored data, for causing the displaying device to display respective numerical values in response to the depression of selected numeric keys, and for causing the displaying device to display the other data in response to the depression of selected keys. Preferably the postage meter features one or more additional methods or apparatus, including those for changing a postage unused amount stored in the postage meter, for causing various meter operations to be performed, for changing various operating constants, for displaying predetermined data pertaining to meter operations or for reminding the operator to check the date of the date setting device.

    摘要翻译: 提供了适于连接到用于通电的电力供应源的邮资计费器。 邮费计包括改进的数据输入结构。 数据输入结构包括具有多个数字键的键盘,邮资设定键,至少一个专用键和多个显示键。 此外,邮资计费器包括用于显示数值和其他数据的装置,用于选择多个日期中的一个,以及用于打印邮资值和所选择的日期。 此外,邮资计费器包括电连接到每个上述进入和显示和打印装置的计算机,并且被编程为用于处理用于控制其操作的数据。 优选地,计算机还被编程为用于存储数据并且使用存储的数据进行计算,以使得显示设备响应于所选择的数字键的按下而显示相应的数值,并且用于使显示设备显示其他数据 响应所选按键的按压。 优选地,邮资计费器具有一个或多个附加方法或装置,包括用于改变存储在邮资计费器中的邮资未使用量的用于进行各种电表操作的附加方法或装置,用于改变各种操作常数,用于显示与电表操作有关的预定数据 或者提醒操作者检查日期设定装置的日期。

    Electronic postage meter having check date warning with control for
overriding the check date warning
    10.
    发明授权
    Electronic postage meter having check date warning with control for overriding the check date warning 失效
    电子邮资计费器具有检查日期警告,控制超过检查日期警告

    公开(公告)号:US4347506A

    公开(公告)日:1982-08-31

    申请号:US237807

    申请日:1981-02-24

    IPC分类号: G07B17/00 G08B21/00

    摘要: An electronic postal meter is provided with a date setter having an access door coupled to a switch. The position of the switch is signalled to the internal computer, in order to effect a warning indication if the access or dater door is open. The computer further inhibits operation of the postal meter upon the initial application of power to the postal meter, until the dater door has been opened and closed at least once. Means coupled to the computer are provided for enabling operation of the meter when the dater door is closed. This allows the meter to be enabled for operation without first opening and then closing the dater door each time the meter is turned on. The enabling means may be located remote from the meter and may comprise a remote keyboard having a check date warning override key.

    摘要翻译: 一种电子邮政计量器设置有具有与开关连接的检修门的日期设定器。 开关的位置用信号通知内部计算机,以便在进入或打开门时打开警告指示。 计算机进一步禁止邮政仪表首次对邮资计费器施加电力时的操作,直到打开门关闭至少一次。 提供耦合到计算机的装置,用于当关门时能使仪表工作。 这样就可以在没有首先打开的情况下使仪表启用,然后在每次开启仪表时关闭水门。 启用装置可以位于远离仪表的位置,并且可以包括具有检查日期警告覆盖键的远程键盘。