DE19737232A1 - Electronic procedure for franking post - Google Patents
Electronic procedure for franking postInfo
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- DE19737232A1 DE19737232A1 DE1997137232 DE19737232A DE19737232A1 DE 19737232 A1 DE19737232 A1 DE 19737232A1 DE 1997137232 DE1997137232 DE 1997137232 DE 19737232 A DE19737232 A DE 19737232A DE 19737232 A1 DE19737232 A1 DE 19737232A1
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- barcode
- franking
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- G—PHYSICS
- G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
- G07B—TICKET-ISSUING APPARATUS; FARE-REGISTERING APPARATUS; FRANKING APPARATUS
- G07B17/00—Franking apparatus
- G07B17/00459—Details relating to mailpieces in a franking system
- G07B17/00508—Printing or attaching on mailpieces
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- G—PHYSICS
- G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
- G07B—TICKET-ISSUING APPARATUS; FARE-REGISTERING APPARATUS; FRANKING APPARATUS
- G07B17/00—Franking apparatus
- G07B17/00016—Relations between apparatus, e.g. franking machine at customer or apparatus at post office, in a franking system
- G07B17/0008—Communication details outside or between apparatus
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- G—PHYSICS
- G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
- G07B—TICKET-ISSUING APPARATUS; FARE-REGISTERING APPARATUS; FRANKING APPARATUS
- G07B17/00—Franking apparatus
- G07B17/00185—Details internally of apparatus in a franking system, e.g. franking machine at customer or apparatus at post office
- G07B17/00435—Details specific to central, non-customer apparatus, e.g. servers at post office or vendor
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- G—PHYSICS
- G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
- G07B—TICKET-ISSUING APPARATUS; FARE-REGISTERING APPARATUS; FRANKING APPARATUS
- G07B17/00—Franking apparatus
- G07B17/00016—Relations between apparatus, e.g. franking machine at customer or apparatus at post office, in a franking system
- G07B17/0008—Communication details outside or between apparatus
- G07B2017/00153—Communication details outside or between apparatus for sending information
- G07B2017/00161—Communication details outside or between apparatus for sending information from a central, non-user location, e.g. for updating rates or software, or for refilling funds
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- G—PHYSICS
- G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
- G07B—TICKET-ISSUING APPARATUS; FARE-REGISTERING APPARATUS; FRANKING APPARATUS
- G07B17/00—Franking apparatus
- G07B17/00185—Details internally of apparatus in a franking system, e.g. franking machine at customer or apparatus at post office
- G07B17/00193—Constructional details of apparatus in a franking system
- G07B2017/00201—Open franking system, i.e. the printer is not dedicated to franking only, e.g. PC (Personal Computer)
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- G—PHYSICS
- G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
- G07B—TICKET-ISSUING APPARATUS; FARE-REGISTERING APPARATUS; FRANKING APPARATUS
- G07B17/00—Franking apparatus
- G07B17/00185—Details internally of apparatus in a franking system, e.g. franking machine at customer or apparatus at post office
- G07B17/00435—Details specific to central, non-customer apparatus, e.g. servers at post office or vendor
- G07B2017/00443—Verification of mailpieces, e.g. by checking databases
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- G—PHYSICS
- G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
- G07B—TICKET-ISSUING APPARATUS; FARE-REGISTERING APPARATUS; FRANKING APPARATUS
- G07B17/00—Franking apparatus
- G07B17/00459—Details relating to mailpieces in a franking system
- G07B17/00508—Printing or attaching on mailpieces
- G07B2017/00572—Details of printed item
- G07B2017/0058—Printing of code
- G07B2017/00588—Barcode
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- G—PHYSICS
- G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
- G07B—TICKET-ISSUING APPARATUS; FARE-REGISTERING APPARATUS; FRANKING APPARATUS
- G07B17/00—Franking apparatus
- G07B17/00459—Details relating to mailpieces in a franking system
- G07B17/00661—Sensing or measuring mailpieces
- G07B2017/00709—Scanning mailpieces
- G07B2017/00717—Reading barcodes
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Abstract
Description
Siehe Angaben zum Stand der Technik.See information on the state of the art.
Dem Antragsteller sind ausschließlich mechanische/elektromechanische Freimachungsver fahren bekannt (vgl. Offenlegungsschriften 27 50 875 v. 24.5.78; 27 17 721 v. 26.10.78) oder solche, die nicht mit der heute üblichen PC-Technologie vereinbar sind (vgl. Offenle gungsschrift 27 50 865 v. 15.6.78 oder Patentschrift DE 32 04 906 C2, veröffentlicht am 2.10.91).The applicant is only entitled to mechanical / electromechanical franking contracts drive known (cf. published documents 27 50 875 from 24.5.78; 27 17 721 from 26.10.78) or those that are not compatible with today's common PC technology (cf. Offenle 27 50 865 v. June 15, 1978 or patent DE 32 04 906 C2, published on 2.10.91).
Das o.g. Verfahren ist ein elektronisches Verfahren zur Freimachung von Postsendungen jeder Art.The above Procedure is an electronic procedure for franking postal items every kind.
Die Anforderungen im besonderen sind:
The requirements in particular are:
- 1. einfache Bedienung per PC,1. simple operation via PC,
- 2. keine zusätzlichen Geräte beim Nutzer (Investitionskosten, Platzbedarf),2. no additional devices for the user (investment costs, space requirements),
- 3. zuverlässiges, entgeltsicheres Abrechnungssystem.3. Reliable, secure payment system.
Die bekannten mechanischen/elektromechanischen Verfahren zur Freimachung (Freistempelgeräte) erfordern demgegenüber einen hohen finanziellen Aufwand. Sie benö tigen Stellplatz, einen Stromanschluß, müssen gewartet werden (Druckfarbe) und enthalten mechanische Verschleißteile. The well-known mechanical / electromechanical methods for franking In contrast, franking machines require a high financial outlay. You need parking space, a power connection, must be maintained (printing ink) and included mechanical wear parts.
Bei der angemeldeten Erfindung handelt es sich um ein elektronisches, digitales Verfahren zur briefmarkenlosen Freimachung von Postsendungen mittels eines von einem Zentral rechner vergebenen Barcodes zur entgeltsicheren Identifizierung freigemachter Postver sandstücke, wobei dieser Barcode von jedem handelsüblichen PC-Drucker auf jedes belie bige Postversandgut ohne irgendwelche Zusatzgeräte aufgebracht werden kann.The invention applied for is an electronic, digital method for postage-free franking of mail items by means of a central computer-assigned barcodes for secure identification of franked postage pieces of sand, this barcode from any commercially available PC printer to any bige mail items can be applied without any additional equipment.
Unternehmen, Außen- und Geschäftsstellen sowie Freiberufler können ihren Post-Versand durch die briefmarkenlose elektronische Freimachung kostengünstig optimieren. Aus die sem Anwendungsvorteil (siehe auch 6.) ergbit sich eine Verwertungsoption für den Betrei ber (z. B. Post AG). Die elektronische Freimachung vereinfacht die Einführung eines Ra battsystems für gewerbliche Kunden.Companies, branches and offices as well as freelancers can send their mail cost-effective optimization through postage-free electronic franking. From the This application advantage (see also 6.) there is a recovery option for the patient via (e.g. Post AG). Electronic franking simplifies the introduction of an Ra battsystems for commercial customers.
Der private wie gewerbliche Postversand kann mit dem genannten Verfahren bequemer, d. h. zeitsparender und kostensparender durchgeführt werden. Bei der Online-Bestellung von Beförderungswerteinheiten (anstelle von Wertmarken oder Freistempeln) entfällt der Gang zum Postamt oder ähnlichem. Das manuelle Aufbringen von Postwertzeichen auf dem Beförderungsgut entfällt ebenfalls. Mit geeigneten Softwareprogrammen ist eine voll ständige PC-Bearbeitung des Versands von der Entgeltermittlung bis zur "Frankierung" möglich (Technologieintegration).Private and commercial mailing can be made more convenient d. H. time-saving and cost-saving. When ordering online of transport value units (instead of tokens or postage stamps) does not apply Walk to the post office or the like. The manual application of postage stamps the cargo is also omitted. With suitable software programs, one is full constant PC processing of the shipment from the determination of charges to "franking" possible (technology integration).
Angesichts der langfristig zurückgehenden Zahl von Postfilialen und ihrer schon heute oft mals schlechten Erreichbarkeit lohnt sich der Einsatz des beschriebenen Verfahrens be sonders. In view of the long-term decline in the number of post branches and often already today Because of the poor accessibility, it is worth using the described method special.
Von einem zentralen Rechner des Beförderungsunternehmens (z. B. Post AG) werden ge gen Bezahlung Codenummern vergeben und als Binärdateien per Datenfernübertragung (z. B. Datex-J oder Internet) oder per Datenträger wie handelsüblichen Disketten oder Smartcards dem Kunden (Versender) zur Verfügung gestellt. Eine spezielle Software wan delt diese Codenummern in einen Barcode um, der von gängigen Textverarbeitungspro grammen in den Ausdruck von Adreßetiketten oder in Anschriftenfelder übernommen wird. Der Versender versieht sein Versandgut mit diesen Etiketten bzw. mit Fensterumschlägen, die den Barcode außen sichtbar werden lassen und gibt die Sendung auf den Post- oder Versandweg. In der Postverteilzentrale (oder einer entsprechenden Zentrale in einem ande ren Fracht- bzw. Logistiksystem) wird der Barcode erfaßt und durch das integrierte Erken nungszeichen "F" als Identifikationsträger für die Freimachung diskriminiert (siehe Zeich nung). Vor Ort werden Gewicht und Raummaße mechanisch/optolektronisch ermittelt und von einem lokalen Rechner mit der Entgeltinformation des Barcodes und den Beförde rungsbedingungen verglichen (erste notwendige Bedingung für den Befehl zum Weiter transport). Die Daten aus dem Barcode werden an den zentralen Rechner weitergeleitet, der für die Abrechnung der Kundendaten zuständig ist. Der Weitertransport wird veranlaßt, wenn im Verteilzentrum eine vom Kunden (Versender) gekaufte Codenummer erfaßt wird (Datenabgleich) oder wenn eine ausreichende herkömmliche Frankierung gegeben ist. Ist dies der Fall (zweite notwendige Bedingung für den Befehl zum Weitertransport), erfolgt der Weitertransport und die Freigabe der vergebenen Codenummer im Rechner zur Neu vergabe. Manuelle Kontrolle von frankierten Sendungen und solchen, die das System als nicht oder unzureichend freigemacht erkannt hat.From a central computer of the transport company (e.g. Post AG) are ge Allocate code numbers for payment and as binary files via remote data transmission (e.g. Datex-J or Internet) or by data medium such as standard floppy disks or Smart cards made available to the customer (sender). A special software wan converts these code numbers into a barcode that is used by standard word processing software in the printout of address labels or in address fields. The shipper provides his goods with these labels or with window envelopes, which make the barcode visible on the outside and give the shipment to the post or Shipping route. In the mail distribution center (or a corresponding center in another ren freight or logistics system) the barcode is recorded and by the integrated recognition Discrimination marks "F" discriminated as identification carriers for the franking (see drawing tion). Weight and dimensions are determined mechanically / optolectronically on site and from a local computer with the barcode charge information and the authorities conditions compared (first necessary condition for the command to continue transport). The data from the barcode are forwarded to the central computer, who is responsible for billing customer data. The onward transport is arranged if a code number purchased by the customer (shipper) is recorded in the distribution center (Data comparison) or if there is sufficient conventional franking. If this is the case (second necessary condition for the command for further transport), this is done the onward transport and the release of the assigned code number in the computer for new award. Manual control of franked items and those that the system as has not recognized or insufficiently cleared.
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EP1035515A3 (en) * | 1999-03-11 | 2000-12-20 | Pitney Bowes Inc. | Postal stamp and method of vertying the validity thereof |
WO2001035346A2 (en) * | 1999-11-10 | 2001-05-17 | Neopost Inc. | System and method of printing labels |
DE10037631A1 (en) * | 2000-08-02 | 2002-02-14 | Deutsche Telekom Ag | Cashless payment of goods using online tickets, involves preparing tickets as diagram in external database and completing transfer of picture data to printer according to prepared diagram of tickets |
DE10055145A1 (en) * | 2000-11-07 | 2002-05-16 | Deutsche Post Ag | Franking system for postal handling has network coupled computer with built in security module |
WO2002080112A1 (en) * | 2001-03-29 | 2002-10-10 | Siemens Aktiengesellschaft | Method for franking and processing deliveries |
DE10131304A1 (en) * | 2001-07-02 | 2003-01-23 | Thomas Brandner | Location independent postal system uses code obtained by telephoning that is entered on item |
DE10150457A1 (en) * | 2001-10-16 | 2003-04-30 | Deutsche Post Ag | Method and device for processing graphic information located on the surfaces of postal items |
WO2003096138A2 (en) * | 2002-05-09 | 2003-11-20 | Siemens Aktiengesellschaft | Method of handling bulk mailing |
EP1435593A2 (en) | 2002-12-30 | 2004-07-07 | Pitney Bowes Inc. | Personal funds metering system and method |
DE10300297A1 (en) * | 2003-01-02 | 2004-07-22 | Deutsche Post Ag | Method and device for processing graphic information located on the surfaces of postal items |
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EP1035515A3 (en) * | 1999-03-11 | 2000-12-20 | Pitney Bowes Inc. | Postal stamp and method of vertying the validity thereof |
EP1037178A2 (en) * | 1999-03-17 | 2000-09-20 | pharmed Dr. Liedtke GmbH | Operational certificates for electronic commerce transactions |
EP1037178A3 (en) * | 1999-03-17 | 2001-02-21 | pharmed Dr. Liedtke GmbH | Operational certificates for electronic commerce transactions |
WO2001035346A2 (en) * | 1999-11-10 | 2001-05-17 | Neopost Inc. | System and method of printing labels |
WO2001035346A3 (en) * | 1999-11-10 | 2001-10-04 | Neopost Inc | System and method of printing labels |
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DE10037631A1 (en) * | 2000-08-02 | 2002-02-14 | Deutsche Telekom Ag | Cashless payment of goods using online tickets, involves preparing tickets as diagram in external database and completing transfer of picture data to printer according to prepared diagram of tickets |
DE10055145B4 (en) * | 2000-11-07 | 2004-09-23 | Deutsche Post Ag | Method of providing postage indicia for mail items |
DE10055145A1 (en) * | 2000-11-07 | 2002-05-16 | Deutsche Post Ag | Franking system for postal handling has network coupled computer with built in security module |
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DE10131304A1 (en) * | 2001-07-02 | 2003-01-23 | Thomas Brandner | Location independent postal system uses code obtained by telephoning that is entered on item |
DE10150457A1 (en) * | 2001-10-16 | 2003-04-30 | Deutsche Post Ag | Method and device for processing graphic information located on the surfaces of postal items |
WO2003096138A2 (en) * | 2002-05-09 | 2003-11-20 | Siemens Aktiengesellschaft | Method of handling bulk mailing |
WO2003096138A3 (en) * | 2002-05-09 | 2004-04-08 | Siemens Ag | Method of handling bulk mailing |
EP1435593A2 (en) | 2002-12-30 | 2004-07-07 | Pitney Bowes Inc. | Personal funds metering system and method |
DE10300297A1 (en) * | 2003-01-02 | 2004-07-22 | Deutsche Post Ag | Method and device for processing graphic information located on the surfaces of postal items |
WO2006010397A1 (en) * | 2004-07-26 | 2006-02-02 | Deutsche Post Ag | Method and device for generation and sale of frankings for sending mail |
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