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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8176567 | Apparatus and method to limit access to selected sub-program in a software system A method includes receiving at a sub-program a request from an external entity the request comprising at least one parameter and a return address, utilizing the return address and an address list associated with the sub-program to authenticate the external entity, a... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8162468 | System and method for registering color ink jet printing in a mailing machine Printing systems including top registration plates and electromagnetic-curable inkjet print heads are described including methods for setting the intensity of the related electromagnetic sources. The printer includes a top registration plate that includes a pluralit... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8160974 | Multiple carrier mailing machine Systems and methods including mailing machines having postage meters including multiple postal security devices are described. In one illustrative configuration, a postage meter having multiple postal security devices for use with different postal carriers is descri... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8156387 | Method and system for error manipulation A system and method for manipulation of event data, such as errors, in a networked environment. The method includes receiving event signal data indicative of an event, and associating descriptive data with the event signal data. The descriptive data is then mapped t... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8152068 | Systems and methods for producing and processing time dependent dynamic barcodes in a mail delivery system Systems and methods for utilizing time-dependent dynamic barcodes in systems including a mail delivery system for manipulating delivery charges and/or sorting and delivery processing preferences are described. ... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8152067 | Time limited business reply mail Systems and methods for utilizing time-dependent markings in systems including a mail delivery system for utilizing time-limited business reply mail are described. A business reply mail authorization permit is applied to a business reply mail piece using a time-depe... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8147900 | Multiple color fluorescence security imprint A method for creating a security mark includes applying a first color fluorescence ink to a substrate and applying a second color fluorescent ink to the substrate is provided. The second color fluorescent ink overlies at least a portion of the substrate where said f... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8145265 | Method and system for producing hard copies of electronic information employing a portable personal receiving device A method for producing hard copies of electronic information employing a portable personal receiving device includes the steps of selecting information to print and utilizing the receiving device to identify available printers based on the location of the receiving ... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8139733 | Simultaneous voice and data systems for secure catalog orders Systems and methods for providing a simultaneous voice and data user interface for secure catalog orders and in particular for providing a system and method for providing a distributed voice user interface for a remote device having a limited visual user interface s... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8131654 | System and method for dimensional rating of mail pieces Systems and methods for dimensionally rating mail pieces including cards, letters, flats, mailers, packages and parcels using a pointing device such as a digital pen are described. In one illustrative configuration the system includes a digital pen, a three dimensio... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8121344 | System and method for routing imaged documents Systems and methods for sorting, scanning and routing imaged documents are described. In one configuration, incoming mixed white mail is sorted and coded, then extracted and scanned using the code to separate items. The separate imaged documents are then routed usin... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8112704 | Method for loading large XML documents on demand Systems and methods for loading XML documents on demand are described. The system provides a Wrapper class for the XML Document class and the Element class. A user application then utilizes the Wrapper class in the same way that the Element class and Document class ... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8078293 | System and method for routing selection using statistical data A system, method, and medium, the method including receiving parameter information associated with a mailer, associating the parameter information with a mailing, receiving statistical information, the statistical information including historical performance data of... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8069123 | Secure franking machine A franking machine is described including a unit for generating franking data and a unit for printing data connected to the data generating unit and adapted to receive franking data therefrom, the printer unit including at least one member for printing data, wherein... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8060453 | System and method for funds recovery from an integrated postal security device Systems and methods for providing funds recovery for mailing machines including integrated circuits such as those used in postal security devices are described, and in certain configurations, systems and methods for recovering data such as postal funds records from ... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8055936 | System and method for data recovery in a disabled integrated circuit Systems and methods for providing memory access circuitry in application specific integrated circuits, and in certain configurations for recovering data from non-volatile memory registers in a partially disabled application specific integrated circuit as provided. I... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8051014 | Method for providing a shortcut to shipping information A method and system are provided for a user to determine the status of a shipment being transported by a carrier. The user performs a transaction at a web site, and chooses a type of shipment. A file in markup language includes at least one link to shipment tracking... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8027844 | System and method for processing mail A method and system for processing postage payments is described. In one configuration a digital pen is utilized to provide an indication of authorization for payment of postage, while the rest of the mail handling is done using existing technology independent of th... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8026306 | Red-luminescent ink jet printing compositions and methods for improved waterfastness Described are compositions and methods effective to improve the security obtainable for red phosphorescent inks printed, such as by ink jet printing. Specially designed polymeric chelating agents are water soluble and have a high chelating efficiency for lanthanide ... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8015115 | System and method for providing controlled access to a funds dispensing device from external processors Systems and methods for providing controlled access to value dispensing devices are described and in certain examples, systems including those for providing controlled access to a postage meter from multiple programs executing on an external collocated processor are... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8010873 | Systems and methods for efficient uncorrectable error detection in flash memory A system and method for efficient uncorrectable error detection in flash memory is described. A microcontroller including a non-volatile flash memory utilizes an Error Correction Code (ECC) having a certain error detection and correction bit strength. The user data ... | 08/30/2011 |
| 8010605 | System and method for sharing information among provider systems A system is provided wherein information is provided once, and that information is provided to multiple provider systems. Information provided by a user is stored and implemented for each provider as needed. The information is provided by a user to a central server ... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7973098 | Postal-compliant fluorescent inkjet papers, inks for preparing them and individualized postage stamps printed thereon Described are new custom postage printing stocks, coating compositions, processes for preparing and utilizing these and resulting postage products. Disclosed ink formulations comprise: invisible fluorescent dye and/or pigment (preferably red-fluorescent dye), which ... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7972869 | Method and device for collecting and transferring biohazard samples A method and system for collecting airborne particles and hydrating the collected particles for analysis. The airborne particles, which may be biological contaminants, are collected from a container containing one or more mailpieces. In the collection stage, a dry f... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7972425 | Postal blue ink with improved durability A water-based ink for inkjet recording exhibits a blue color defined as L* | 07/05/2011 |
| 7959186 | Signaling labels and fluorescent ink compositions A signaling label for use in postage payment evidencing is described including a luminescent signaling section having a primarily green fluorescent ink coating. In one configuration, a primarily green fluorescent ink includes approximately 12 weight percent of a pig... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7949801 | Main processor initiating command timing signal via DMA to coprocessor in order to synchronize execution of instructions 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 transfe... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7949614 | Two-stage printing of value indicia A method of printing value indicia includes feeding a roll of printing stock into a value indicia printer. The roll of printing stock includes color images pre-printed on the roll of printing stock. The method further includes using the value indicia printer to prin... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7937333 | System and method for facilitating refunds of unused postage A system and method for processing refund requests in a postage system is described. In one configuration, each mail piece includes a tracking code. The refund system monitors the tracking codes as mail pieces are processed in the mail stream. A user enters a refund... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7926730 | Combined multi-spectral document markings A document printed marking including a first information marking including first luminescent taggants having a first luminescence wavelength band; and a second information marking printed at least partially on the first information marking at an overlap location. Th... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7926242 | Automatic envelope handling device A container of generally elongate shape for receiving a plurality of envelopes is described wherein the container includes an internal housing having a substantially parallelepiped shape which is open at one of its longitudinal ends to accomodate the plurality of en... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7914111 | Printer waste ink apparatus Printer waste ink subsystem apparatuses are described including an apparatus located between a waste ink pump output port and a waste ink container such as a waste ink pad or sponge for containing waste ink splashing. In one illustrative example, a muffler is placed... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7913162 | System and method for collaborative annotation using a digital pen A method and system for collaborative annotation by team members of a master document using a digital pen system is described. At least one hardcopy printout of the master document is printed on digital paper used with a digital pen system. Using the digital pen, an... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7903266 | System and method for using divided fonts to achieve proportional spacing A method of printing a string of characters includes receiving a sequence of character data codes. Each character data code corresponds to a respective character to be printed in the string of characters. The method also includes transcoding the sequence of characte... | 03/08/2011 |
| D633138 | Mailing machine | 02/22/2011 |
| 7878615 | System and method for detecting defective ink jet nozzles A system for detecting failures in a sensitive region of an inkjet printhead is described. The system includes an inkjet printer that uses a printhead for printing an image on a substrate. The image has a sensitive portion that is more sensitive to printing failures... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7840492 | Personal funds metering system and method Methods and systems for dispensing value are described. In one configuration, a unique tangible indicia is enabled with a value and then disabled after the value is redeemed. In another configuration, a user enables a unique coded stamp and associates a postage paym... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7832627 | System and method for canceling electronically deposited checks A method of processing a check prior to electronically depositing the check includes steps of (a) attempting to print a cancellation mark on the check using an energy emitting ink, such as a luminescent ink, (b) radiating first energy, such as UV energy, toward the ... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7827171 | Copy detection using contour analysis Systems and methods for detecting copies of images are described. In one example, the system utilizes a threshold based contour analysis technique that uses known contour ratios to determine if a scan of an image or document being tested is a first generation scan o... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7794036 | Ensuring print quality for postage meter systems Print quality is ensured in a postage meter system employing an ink system and having settable modes of printing operation by detecting the type of ink system employed in the postage meter system, setting a first mode of printing operation for the postage meter syst... | 09/14/2010 |
