Method for providing for programming flash memory of a mailing apparatus
    1.
    发明授权
    Method for providing for programming flash memory of a mailing apparatus 有权
    提供邮寄装置的闪存编程方法

    公开(公告)号:US06629317B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-09-30

    申请号:US09364081

    申请日:1999-07-30

    IPC分类号: G06F9445

    CPC分类号: G06F8/60 G06Q99/00

    摘要: A method providing for programming reprogramming at least some software into flash memory of a postage machine or other mailing apparatus. The method calls for providing the software to be programmed into the flash memory in at least two builds, with one build providing kernel software that includes the functionality needed for programming/reprogramming (including functionality for linking to a personal computer by which the software to be programmed may be provided), and the other build providing non-kernel software, usually routines providing application-oriented functionality, and not essential to programming the flash memory. The first build, of the at least two builds, is written into sectors of the flash memory that are then locked. The system provides, in some applications, for writing the non-kernel software using a paging algorithm that writes several sectors worth of non-kernel software at a time. Once the programming of the kernel software is completed, at least part of the flash memory, the part hosting the non-kernel software, can be programmed or reprogrammed using the functionality provided by the kernel software. In some applications, three builds are provided, with a bare minimum of kernel software, including only a subset of flash programming utilities and routines providing for a basic serial I/O link for linking to a personal computer. In such an application, all of the operating system software, i.e. the software providing for system-level functionality of the mailing machine, is provided as a second, non-protected build, and a third build is provided including application software.

    摘要翻译: 一种提供用于将至少一些软件重新编程到邮资机或其他邮寄装置的闪存中的方法。 该方法要求在至少两个版本中将软件编程到闪存中,其中一个版本提供内核软件,其中包含编程/重新编程所需的功能(包括用于链接到个人计算机的功能,通过该软件将软件 可以提供编程),而另一种构建提供非内核软件,通常提供面向应用的功能的例程,并且对编程闪存不是必需的。 至少两个版本的第一个构建被写入闪存的扇区,然后被锁定。 该系统在某些应用中提供了使用一次编写多个价值非核心软件的扇区的寻呼算法来编写非内核软件。 一旦内核软件的编程完成,至少部分闪存,即托管非内核软件的部分,可以使用内核软件提供的功能进行编程或重新编程。 在一些应用程序中,提供了三个内置版本,其中只有最少的内核软件,其中只包含Flash编程实用程序和例程的一小部分,为基本的串行I / O链接提供链接到个人计算机。 在这种应用中,所有的操作系​​统软件,即提供邮件机的系统级功能的软件都被提供为第二个非保护构建,并且提供包括应用软件的第三构建。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD TO ENABLE EXTERNAL PROCESSING DEVICE RUNNING A CLOUD APPLICATION TO CONTROL A MAIL PROCESSING MACHINE
    2.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD TO ENABLE EXTERNAL PROCESSING DEVICE RUNNING A CLOUD APPLICATION TO CONTROL A MAIL PROCESSING MACHINE 有权
    启动外部处理装置的系统和方法运行云应用来控制电子处理机

    公开(公告)号:US20130318583A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-11-28

    申请号:US13479751

    申请日:2012-05-24

    IPC分类号: G06F15/173 G06F21/00 H04L9/32

    摘要: A network connectivity device that when coupled to a mail processing machine enables a cloud application running on a personal computer or other device to interface with and control the mail processing machine without requiring any software to be installed on the personal computer other than a web browser. The network connectivity device plugs into a standard USB port on the mail processing machine to allow wired or wireless connectivity to a network. There is no software or other code required to run on the personal computer other than a standard web browser running a hosted web application. The network connectivity device allows the mail processing machine to be found and addressed by the hosted web application. This allows a user to control operations of the mail processing machine, as well as giving the mail processing machine network connectivity for outside world communication activities.

    摘要翻译: 一种网络连接设备,当耦合到邮件处理机器时,使得在个人计算机或其他设备上运行的云应用能够与邮件处理机接口并且控制该邮件处理机,而不需要将任何软件安装在除了浏览器之外的个人计算机上。 网络连接设备插入邮件处理机器上的标准USB端口,以允许有线或无线连接到网络。 除了运行托管Web应用程序的标准Web浏览器之外,在个人计算机上不需要运行软件或其他代码。 网络连接设备允许邮件处理机被托管的Web应用程序找到并寻址。 这允许用户控制邮件处理机的操作,以及给予外部世界通信活动的邮件处理机网络连接。

    Method for updating and preserving data when performing a software upgrade
    4.
    发明授权
    Method for updating and preserving data when performing a software upgrade 有权
    执行软件升级时更新和保存数据的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07222128B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-05-22

    申请号:US10812375

    申请日:2004-03-29

    IPC分类号: G06F17/00 G06F7/00

    摘要: The present invention relates to a method of converting data stored in one or mores files from a first format to a second format. The files include one or more records, with each record including one or more fields of data. Each of the records is associated with a first data map corresponding to the first format and a second data map corresponding to the second format. The method converts each file, record by record, using the information from the first and second data maps associated with the selected record. A determination is made as to whether each field is present in the second format, and if so, the field data is copied to a new record at a field location for the field that is set forth in the second data map.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及将存储在一个或多个文件中的数据从第一格式转换为第二格式的方法。 这些文件包括一个或多个记录,每个记录包括一个或多个数据字段。 每个记录与对应于第一格式的第一数据图和对应于第二格式的第二数据图相关联。 该方法使用来自与所选记录相关联的第一和第二数据映射的信息来转换每个文件,按记录记录。 确定每个字段是否以第二格式存在,如果是,则将字段数据复制到用于在第二数据映射中列出的字段的字段位置的新记录。

    COPROCESSOR COMMAND SYNCHRONIZATION USING A DMA CHANNEL
    5.
    发明申请
    COPROCESSOR COMMAND SYNCHRONIZATION USING A DMA CHANNEL 有权
    使用DMA通道的COPROCESSOR COMMAND SYNCHRONIZATION

    公开(公告)号:US20080183912A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-07-31

    申请号:US11772202

    申请日:2007-06-30

    IPC分类号: G06F13/28

    CPC分类号: G06F13/28

    摘要: Coprocessor systems for using a main microprocessor DMA channel to write to a port to control a coprocessor system are provided. In certain examples, coprocessor systems are described using a main CPU counter to trigger a DMA channel to perform a single byte transfer to a port used to control coprocessor command timing.

    摘要翻译: 提供了使用主微处理器DMA通道写入端口以控制协处理器系统的协处理器系统。 在某些示例中,使用主CPU计数器来描述协处理器系统以触发DMA通道,以执行到用于控制协处理器命令定时的端口的单字节传输。

    Disabling a mailing machine when a print head is not installed
    6.
    发明授权
    Disabling a mailing machine when a print head is not installed 失效
    打印头未安装时禁用邮寄机器

    公开(公告)号:US5956051A

    公开(公告)日:1999-09-21

    申请号:US864942

    申请日:1997-05-29

    IPC分类号: G07B17/00 B41J3/00 B41J29/393

    摘要: Mailing machine including a controller, a printer module including a connector, a print head controller for producing print data signals necessary to print a postal indicia on an envelope and a replaceable print head cartridge having a plurality of print elements which are selectively energizable in response to the print data signals. The print head cartridge is detachably mounted to the connector. The controller in operative communication with the printer module for: determining if a valid print head cartridge is installed; and if a valid print head cartridge is not installed, preventing the print data signals from reaching the connector.

    摘要翻译: 包括控制器,包括连接器的打印机模块的打印机,用于产生在信封上打印邮戳所需的打印数据信号的打印头控制器以及具有多个打印元件的可更换打印头盒,所述多个打印元件响应于 打印数据信号。 打印头盒可拆卸地安装到连接器上。 所述控制器与所述打印机模块进行操作性通信,用于:确定是否安装了有效的打印头盒; 并且如果没有安装有效的打印头盒,则防止打印数据信号到达连接器。

    Configurable peripheral management system
    8.
    发明授权
    Configurable peripheral management system 失效
    可配置外设管理系统

    公开(公告)号:US6029155A

    公开(公告)日:2000-02-22

    申请号:US887439

    申请日:1997-07-02

    IPC分类号: G06F13/12 G06F17/00

    CPC分类号: G06F13/124

    摘要: A configurable peripheral management system includes a peripheral management device which comprises a microprocessor for executing peripheral management instructions stored in a persistent memory for performing operations such as polling a peripheral device. The peripheral management device is coupled to a host computer over a serial line, through which new peripheral management instructions can be downloaded for storage in the persistent memory.

    摘要翻译: 可配置的外围设备管理系统包括一个外围管理设备,它包括一个微处理器,用于执行存储在永久存储器中的外围管理指令,用于执行诸如轮询外围设备的操作。 外围设备管理设备通过串行线路连接到主计算机,通过该串行线路可以下载新的外设管理指令以存储在持久存储器中。

    Disabling a mailing machine when a print head is not installed
    9.
    发明授权
    Disabling a mailing machine when a print head is not installed 有权
    打印头未安装时禁用邮寄机器

    公开(公告)号:US06299269B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-10-09

    申请号:US09296883

    申请日:1999-04-22

    IPC分类号: B41J300

    摘要: Mailing machine including a controller, a printer module including a connector, a print head controller for producing print data signals necessary to print a postal indicia on an envelope and a replaceable print head cartridge having a plurality of print elements which are selectively energizable in response to the print data signals. The print head cartridge is detachably mounted to the connector. The controller in operative communication with the printer module for: determining if a valid print head cartridge is installed; and if a valid print head cartridge is not installed, preventing the print data signals from reaching the connector.

    摘要翻译: 包括控制器,包括连接器的打印机模块的打印机,用于产生在信封上打印邮戳所需的打印数据信号的打印头控制器以及具有多个打印元件的可更换打印头盒,所述多个打印元件响应于 打印数据信号。 打印头盒可拆卸地安装到连接器上。 所述控制器与所述打印机模块进行操作性通信,用于:确定是否安装了有效的打印头盒; 并且如果没有安装有效的打印头盒,则防止打印数据信号到达连接器。