公开(公告)号：US4962459A

公开(公告)日：1990-10-09

申请号：US813458

申请日：1985-12-26

Applicant: Joseph D. Mallozzi ,  Neale C. Hutcheson ,  Michelle S. Breault ,  Edward P. Daniels

Inventor： Joseph D. Mallozzi ,  Neale C. Hutcheson ,  Michelle S. Breault ,  Edward P. Daniels

IPC: G06Q40/00 ,  G07B17/00

CPC classification number: G07B17/00362 ,  G06Q40/12 ,  G07B2017/00411

Abstract: A system for accounting for postage expended by a postage meter. The system includes a keyboard and display for entry of commands and postal information, a printer, a memory for storing account records and program data, the memory further including a non-volatile memory for storing account records and other data, an interface to an electronic postage meter, and a processor including a CPU. The processor controls an electronic postage meter through the interface in accordance with the program data and entered postal information to set the meter and then responds to signals from the meter to update account records. The processor may also edit selected account records in accordance with entered information. In one disclosed embodiment the system responds to an operator request to print the account data base by repetitively scanning the account data base and sequentially printing accounts. In another disclosed embodiment the system stores images of accounts to be edited in selected regions of non-volatile memory before beginning to edit the account. These embodiments increase the security of the data in the accounts by avoiding exposure to data loss due to power failures or transients while accounts are being processed. In another disclosed embodiment a record of edited accounts is maintained by the system to allow a service technician to detect unauthorized editing of accounts. In still another disclosed embodiment the system tracks the contents of the postage meter ascending register to detect off-line meter usage.

Abstract translation: 用于邮费计费用的邮资会计系统。 该系统包括用于输入命令和邮政信息的键盘和显示器，打印机，用于存储帐户记录和程序数据的存储器，所述存储器还包括用于存储帐户记录和其他数据的非易失性存储器，电子接口 邮资计费器和包括CPU的处理器。 处理器根据程序数据通过接口控制电子邮资计费器，并输入邮政信息以设置仪表，然后响应来自仪表的信号来更新帐户记录。 处理器还可以根据输入的信息编辑所选择的帐户记录。 在一个公开的实施例中，系统通过重复扫描帐户数据库并顺序打印帐户来响应操作员打印账户数据库的请求。 在另一个公开的实施例中，在开始编辑帐户之前，系统将要编辑的帐户的图像存储在非易失性存储器的选定区域中。 这些实施例通过避免在处理帐户时由于电源故障或瞬变而导致的数据丢失而增加了帐户中的数据的安全性。 在另一个公开的实施例中，系统维护编辑的帐户的记录，以允许维修技术人员检测帐户的未经授权的编辑。 在另一个公开的实施例中，系统跟踪邮资计费器上升寄存器的内容以检测离线计费器的使用。

公开(公告)号：US5375172A

公开(公告)日：1994-12-20

申请号：US882871

申请日：1986-07-07

Applicant: Wojciech M. Chrosny

Inventor： Wojciech M. Chrosny

IPC: G06Q50/00 ,  G07B17/00 ,  G06F15/20

CPC classification number: G07B17/00435 ,  G07B17/00508 ,  G07B17/00661 ,  G07B2017/00443 ,  G07B2017/0058 ,  G07B2017/00596 ,  G07B2017/00725

Abstract: The postage system employs encryption techniques to verify that a user has printed postage. The postage at the time of printing is not accounted for by the meter. Accounting occurs at a time subsequent to the printing of postage. The user is provided with a postage validating device which provides an indication on the mailpiece of the validity of the imprint to identify the user and a user account number. Charges for the postage thus printed occur at a subsequent time. The imprint is read, preferably by scanning techniques, to determine validity, amount to be charged and an account number which is charged for the delivery.

Abstract translation: 邮资系统采用加密技术来验证用户是否已打印邮资。 打印时的邮资不是由仪表计算的。 会计发生在印刷邮资之后的一段时间。 用户被提供有邮寄验证装置，其在邮件上提供印记的有效性的指示以识别用户和用户帐号。 因此印刷的邮资的费用将在随后的时间内发生。 读取印记，最好是扫描技术，以确定有效性，要收取的金额以及交付费用的帐号。

公开(公告)号：US4958291A

公开(公告)日：1990-09-18

申请号：US813457

申请日：1985-12-26

Applicant: John R. Mamone ,  Neale C. Hutcheson ,  Joseph D. Mallozzi ,  Edward P. Daniels ,  Chikou Cheng

Inventor： John R. Mamone ,  Neale C. Hutcheson ,  Joseph D. Mallozzi ,  Edward P. Daniels ,  Chikou Cheng

IPC: G06F21/00 ,  G06Q20/20 ,  G07B17/00

CPC classification number: G06F21/60 ,  G06Q20/201 ,  G07B17/00193 ,  G07B17/00362 ,  G07B2017/00274 ,  G07B2017/00395 ,  G07B2017/00427

Abstract: A system for accounting for postage expended by a postage meter. The system includes a keyboard and display for entry of commands and postal information, a printer, a memory for storing account records and program data, the memory further including a non-volatile memory for storing account records and other data, an interface to an electronic postage meter, and a processor including a CPU. The processor controls an electronic postage meter through the interface in accordance with the program data and entered postal information to set the meter and then responds to signals from the meter to update account records. The processor may also edit selected account records in accordance with entered information. In one disclosed embodiment the system responds to an operator request to print the account data base by repetitively scanning the account data base and sequentially printing accounts. In another disclosed embodiment the system stores images of account to be edited in selected regions of non-volatile memory before beginning to edit the account. These embodiments increase the security of the data in the accounts by avoiding exposure to data loss due to power failures or transients while accounts are being processed. In another disclosed embodiment a record of edited accounts is maintained by the system to allow a service technician to detect unauthorized editing of accounts. In still another disclosed embodiment the system tracks the contents of the postage meter ascending register to detect off-line meter usage.

Abstract translation: 用于邮费计费用的邮资会计系统。 该系统包括用于输入命令和邮政信息的键盘和显示器，打印机，用于存储帐户记录和程序数据的存储器，所述存储器还包括用于存储帐户记录和其他数据的非易失性存储器，电子接口 邮资计费器和包括CPU的处理器。 处理器根据程序数据通过接口控制电子邮资计费器，并输入邮政信息以设置仪表，然后响应来自仪表的信号来更新帐户记录。 处理器还可以根据输入的信息编辑所选择的帐户记录。 在一个公开的实施例中，系统通过重复扫描帐户数据库并顺序打印帐户来响应操作员打印账户数据库的请求。 在另一个公开的实施例中，在开始编辑帐户之前，系统将要编辑的帐户的图像存储在非易失性存储器的选定区域中。 这些实施例通过避免在处理帐户时由于电源故障或瞬变而导致的数据丢失而增加了帐户中的数据的安全性。 在另一个公开的实施例中，系统维护编辑的帐户的记录，以允许维修技术人员检测帐户的未经授权的编辑。 在另一个公开的实施例中，系统跟踪邮资计费器上升寄存器的内容以检测离线计费器的使用。

公开(公告)号：US5051924A

公开(公告)日：1991-09-24

申请号：US175900

申请日：1988-03-31

Applicant: Larry E. Bergeron ,  David B. Chamberlin ,  Emil F. Jachmann ,  Jy-Hong J. Su ,  Daniel F. Daly

Inventor： Larry E. Bergeron ,  David B. Chamberlin ,  Emil F. Jachmann ,  Jy-Hong J. Su ,  Daniel F. Daly

IPC: G06F3/16 ,  G10L11/00 ,  G10L13/00 ,  G10L13/08 ,  G10L15/00 ,  G10L15/26 ,  H04M3/53 ,  H04M3/533

CPC classification number: G10L13/08 ,  H04M3/5307 ,  H04M3/533

Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating, and storing for later retrieval, selected voice messages in response to selected verbal input trigger phrases. The voice signals including predetermined trigger phrases are transmitted from an input device such as a multiline telephone to a voice recognition system. The voice recognition system associates the trigger phrases with predetermined blocks of text message and in response to a sequence of trigger phrases, creates a report. The text is then output to a voice synthesizer system for the creation of synthetic voice signals corresponding to the full text of the report and the synthetic voice signals are output to a voice storage and forward system for later retrieval. The system also provides a printed copy of the full text of the report. In one embodiment of the system, an exception dictionary is provided which substitutes replacement words having a modified spelling for exception words whose pronunciation, as synthesized by the voice synthesizer, is not considered acceptable.

Abstract translation: 一种用于响应于所选择的语言输入触发短语而生成和存储用于稍后检索所选语音消息的方法和装置。 包括预定的触发短语的语音信号从诸如多行电话的输入装置发送到语音识别系统。 语音识别系统将触发短语与预定的文本消息块相关联，并且响应于触发短语的序列，创建报告。 然后将文本输出到语音合成器系统，用于创建与报告全文相对应的合成语音信号，并将合成语音信号输出到语音存储和转发系统供以后检索。 该系统还提供了报告全文的打印副本。 在系统的一个实施例中，提供了异常字典，其将具有修改拼写的替换字替换为由语音合成器合成的发音不被认为是可接受的异常字。

公开(公告)号：US5048748A

公开(公告)日：1991-09-17

申请号：US356901

申请日：1989-05-24

Applicant: Samuel W. Martin ,  Morton Silverberg

Inventor： Samuel W. Martin ,  Morton Silverberg

IPC: B42D15/08

CPC classification number: B42D15/08

Abstract: A self-mailing form suitable for use with laser printers and the like. The form is made from a single sheet of paper stock and comprises a rectangular upper portion and a rectangular lower portion joined by a connecting portion. The lower portion is printed with message information and the upper portion is printed with address information and the like. The form is then folded once about the upper edge of the connecting portion so that the obverse sides of the upper and lower portions are adjacent and then again so that the upper edge of the upper portion is brought to the lower edge of the connecting portion, so that the upper portion forms an envelope around the lower portion. Adhesive is applied around the edges of the upper portion to seal the resulting envelope. Perforation lines are provided transversely across the form so that after folding a tear-off strip is formed which includes the connecting portion. Thus, when the recipient removes the tear off strip, the lower portion is separated from the upper portion simultaneously with opening of the envelope.

Abstract translation: 适用于激光打印机等的自发邮件形式。 该形式由单张纸料制成，并且包括由连接部分连接的矩形上部和矩形下部。 下部印有消息信息，上部印有地址信息等。 然后将该形式围绕连接部分的上边缘折叠一次，使得上部和下部的正面相邻，然后再次使得上部的上边缘被带到连接部分的下边缘， 使得上部形成围绕下部的包络。 将粘合剂施加在上部的边缘周围以密封所得到的封套。 穿孔线横向地设置在整个形式上，使得在折叠之后形成包括连接部分的撕开带。 因此，当接收者移除撕开的条带时，下部部分与封套的打开同时与上部分离。

公开(公告)号：US20210026893A1

公开(公告)日：2021-01-28

申请号：US16520517

申请日：2019-07-24

Applicant: Pitney Bowes Inc.

Inventor： Nishant Sinha ,  Neena Priyanka ,  Michael Ashmore

IPC: G06F16/909

Abstract: A geocoding system and method to convert address elements into numbers to match reference data transformed into numeric values and corresponding spatial information is provided. The output of this process is a conversion of an identified address into its address constituents along with a set of geographic coordinate pairs. A set of build rules are applied to construct the reference data with numeric values, so that when matching is performed, the same address output is displayed along with a pair of geographic coordinates. The reference data consists of number codes along with indexes of boundaries, street segments and address points derived from multiple sources. The numeric match method guarantees exact/close match with quick candidate retrieval and no instance of an input address is erroneously represented in output candidate return.

公开(公告)号：US10547671B2

公开(公告)日：2020-01-28

申请号：US15241320

申请日：2016-08-19

Applicant: Pitney Bowes Inc.

Inventor： George T. Monroe

IPC: G07B17/00 ,  H04L29/08 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  H04L29/06

Abstract: Systems and methods that allow only a single PSD to be used for a customer regardless of the number of servers in the system are provided. This is accomplished by allowing each server to communicate with the other servers in the system, such that each server can determine which customer PSDs are coupled to each of the other servers. As requests are routed to a first server by the load balancer, if the first server does not have the specific customer's PSD installed, it can determine which server has that customer's PSD and forward the request to that second server. Once the request has been processed by the second server, the response is sent back to the first server that received the request for return to the customer.

公开(公告)号：US20170169454A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-15

申请号：US14965946

申请日：2015-12-11

Applicant: Pitney Bowes Inc.

Inventor： Qiuju Gu ,  Hongping Liang ,  Michael P. Swenson ,  Yuling Wu ,  Jun Zhang

IPC: G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q50/00 ,  H04L29/08

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0205 ,  G06Q50/01 ,  H04W4/021 ,  H04W4/21

Abstract: Methods and systems for better identifying a business's online social presence using name and address as provided. Geocoding technology is used to enhance business location information with geographic coordinates. A scanning engine is provided that can search a wide range of social media spaces, including, for example and without limitation, FaceBook, Twitter, Yelp, LinkedIn, YouTube, Flickr, Blog, etc. to identify the social presence of a business. The search is performed using the business's name and a defined spatial boundary based on the geographic coordinates and inferred contextual information, thereby reducing the ambiguity caused by information incompleteness and variation in social profiles. Utilizing the spatial filters results in an improved match rate and match accuracy.

公开(公告)号：US09672258B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-06

申请号：US13729884

申请日：2012-12-28

Applicant: Pitney Bowes Inc.

Inventor： Albert Temho Nee ,  Deborah Lynn Purcell

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30554 ,  G06F17/30545

Abstract: Systems and methods for displaying graphical database query results on a map by dynamically selecting graphical query result display modes are described. In one example, the system includes a distributed database query system having a remote server and a local client computer. The remote server receives a query request from the client and obtains a threshold number of results for display. If a particular query provides less than the threshold number of results, the system uses a first interactive graphical query result mode utilizing client rendering. If the query provides the threshold number of results or more, the system uses a second non-interactive graphical query result mode utilizing server rendering.

公开(公告)号：US09652898B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-16

申请号：US11512527

申请日：2006-08-30

Applicant: Michael J. Ramadei ,  David R. Welch ,  James A. Fairweather ,  Wesley A. Kirschner ,  David J. Eaton

Inventor： Michael J. Ramadei ,  David R. Welch ,  James A. Fairweather ,  Wesley A. Kirschner ,  David J. Eaton

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  G06G7/00 ,  G07B17/00

CPC classification number: G07B17/00467 ,  G07B2017/00241 ,  G07B2017/00491

Abstract: An apparatus includes a printer and a buffer coupled to the printer for temporarily storing sheets fed out from the printer. The apparatus further includes a control mechanism for monitoring the buffer to determine a number of sheets currently stored in the buffer. The apparatus also includes a data source device that is separate from the printer and is coupled to the printer for selectively providing pages of print data to the printer. The data source device is coupled to the control mechanism and is operative to provide the pages of print data to the printer in response to control signals from the control mechanism.