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1. 发明授权

US06832213B2 Mailing machine including dimensional rating capability 失效
标题翻译：邮件机包括尺寸评级功能
公开(公告)号：US06832213B2
公开(公告)日：2004-12-14
申请号：US09303983
申请日：1999-05-03
申请人： Gerald C. Freeman , Edilberto I. Salazar , Richard P. Schoonmaker , Kenneth A. Schulz
发明人： Gerald C. Freeman , Edilberto I. Salazar , Richard P. Schoonmaker , Kenneth A. Schulz
IPC分类号： G07B1700
CPC分类号： G07B17/00661 , G07B17/00362 , G07B2017/0037 , G07B2017/00669 , G07B2017/00685 , G07B2017/00693
摘要： A mailing machine comprising a device for feeding an envelope having a width in a path of travel; a device for determining the width of the envelope; and a control device in operative communication with the determining device for using the width of the envelope to ascertain a proper amount of postage to be applied to the envelope. According to a first embodiment, the determining device includes a sensor array located transverse to the path of travel for detecting the presence of the envelope where the sensor array includes an inner plurality of sensors and an outer plurality of sensors located further away from a registration wall than the inner plurality of sensors. According to a second embodiment, the determining device includes a first sensor for detecting a lead edge of the envelope and a sensor line located downstream in the path of travel from the first sensor and at an angle to the path of travel so as to detect a lead corner of the envelope.
摘要翻译：一种邮寄机器，包括用于馈送在行进路径中具有宽度的信封的装置; 用于确定信封的宽度的装置; 以及控制装置，其与所述确定装置可操作地通信，以使用所述信封的宽度来确定适用于所述信封的邮资量。根据第一实施例，确定装置包括一个传感器阵列，该传感器阵列横向于行进路径，用于检测传感器阵列包括内部多个传感器的外壳的存在，以及位于远离配准壁的外部多个传感器比内部多个传感器。根据第二实施例，确定装置包括用于检测外壳的引导边缘的第一传感器和位于从第一传感器行进的路径下游并与行进路径成一定角度的传感器线，以便检测信封的引导角。

2. 发明授权

US06006210A Mailing machine including dimensional rating capability 失效
标题翻译：邮件机包括尺寸评级功能
公开(公告)号：US06006210A
公开(公告)日：1999-12-21
申请号：US826325
申请日：1997-03-27
申请人： Gerald C. Freeman , Edilberto I. Salazar , Richard P. Schoonmaker , Kenneth A. Schulz
发明人： Gerald C. Freeman , Edilberto I. Salazar , Richard P. Schoonmaker , Kenneth A. Schulz
IPC分类号： G07B17/00
CPC分类号： G07B17/00661 , G07B17/00362 , G07B2017/0037 , G07B2017/00669 , G07B2017/00685 , G07B2017/00693
摘要： A mailing machine comprising a device for feeding an envelope having a width in a path of travel; a device for determining the width of the envelope; and a control device in operative communication with the determining device for using the width of the envelope to ascertain a proper amount of postage to be applied to the envelope. According to a first embodiment, the determining device includes a sensor array located transverse to the path of travel for detecting the presence of the envelope where the sensor array includes an inner plurality of sensors and an outer plurality of sensors located further away from a registration wall than the inner plurality of sensors. According to a second embodiment, the determining device includes a first sensor for detecting a lead edge of the envelope and a sensor line located downstream in the path of travel from the first sensor and at an angle to the path of travel so as to detect a lead corner of the envelope.
摘要翻译：一种邮寄机器，包括用于馈送在行进路径中具有宽度的信封的装置; 用于确定信封的宽度的装置; 以及控制装置，其与所述确定装置可操作地通信，以使用所述信封的宽度来确定适用于所述信封的邮资量。根据第一实施例，确定装置包括一个传感器阵列，该传感器阵列横向于行进路径，用于检测传感器阵列包括内部多个传感器的外壳的存在，以及位于远离配准壁的外部多个传感器比内部多个传感器。根据第二实施例，确定装置包括用于检测外壳的引导边缘的第一传感器和位于从第一传感器行进的路径下游并与行进路径成一定角度的传感器线，以便检测信封的引导角。

3. 发明授权

US5935221A Mailing Machine disabling a keyboard/display of a resident user interface which has function keys and the keyboard/display if an external user interface is connected 失效
标题翻译：邮寄机器禁用具有功能键和键盘/显示器的常驻用户界面的键盘/显示器（如果连接了外部用户界面）
公开(公告)号：US5935221A
公开(公告)日：1999-08-10
申请号：US886099
申请日：1997-06-30
申请人： Benita F. Felmus , Christopher S. Riello , Edilberto I. Salazar , Richard P. Schoonmaker
发明人： Benita F. Felmus , Christopher S. Riello , Edilberto I. Salazar , Richard P. Schoonmaker
IPC分类号： G07B17/00 , G06F13/10 , G06F13/14
CPC分类号： G07B17/00193 , G07B17/00314 , G07B2017/00266 , G07B2017/00322
摘要： A mailing machine includes an external communication port, a resident user interface and a control system in operative communication with the resident user interface and the external communication port. The control system detects whether or not an external user interface is connected at the external communication port and, if the external user interface is connected, enables the external user interface and disables a portion of the resident user interface. The external user interface provides additional functionality beyond the resident user interface. A corresponding method of operating the mailing machine is also provided.
摘要翻译：邮寄机包括外部通信端口，驻留用户接口和与常驻用户界面和外部通信端口可操作地通信的控制系统。控制系统检测外部用户接口是否连接在外部通信端口，如果连接外部用户接口，则启用外部用户界面，并禁用一部分常驻用户界面。外部用户界面提供了超出常驻用户界面的附加功能。还提供了操作邮寄机的相应方法。

4. 发明授权

US5680403A Multiplex serial data communications with a single UART for a postage meter mailing machine system 失效
标题翻译：与单个UART进行多路复用串行数据通信，用于邮资计费邮件系统
公开(公告)号：US5680403A
公开(公告)日：1997-10-21
申请号：US572321
申请日：1995-12-14
申请人： Christopher S. Riello , Edilberto I. Salazar , Richard P. Schoonmaker
发明人： Christopher S. Riello , Edilberto I. Salazar , Richard P. Schoonmaker
IPC分类号： G07B17/00 , H04J3/00
CPC分类号： G07B17/00193 , G07B2017/00258 , G07B2017/00322 , G07B2017/00491 , G07B2017/00604
摘要： A postage meter mailing machine includes a multiplex serial data communication system for providing communication between the postage meter mailing machine and a plurality of internal and external devices. Each device can generate and receive serial messages at a respective device communication port. The mailing machine includes a controller, a UART controller module responsive to control signals from the controller, a message buffer in bus communication with the UART controller and a communication multiplexer. The communication multiplexer provides single channel communication with the UART controller module and selectively with one of a number of external communication ports. The communication multiplexer is responsive to control signals from the controller for establishing a communication path between the UART controller module and the selected one of communication ports over the single channel communication and sequentially alternating the communication path between each of the communication ports. Each communication port of the communication multiplexer is directed to a respective one of the device communication ports. The UART controller module can determine whether a serial message data is presented at a respective one of the communication ports and maintaining communication between that communication port and the single channel communication. Messages are directed to and from a buffer until the messaging is completed in the message buffer. When the messaging is complete, the communication multiplexer resumes its cycling between the various communication ports.
摘要翻译：邮资计费邮件机包括用于提供邮资计费邮件发送机与多个内部和外部设备之间的通信的复用串行数据通信系统。每个设备可以在相应的设备通信端口生成和接收串行消息。邮寄机包括控制器，响应于来自控制器的控制信号的UART控制器模块，与UART控制器总线通信的消息缓冲器和通信多路复用器。通信复用器提供与UART控制器模块的单通道通信，并选择性地与多个外部通信端口之一通信。通信复用器响应于来自控制器的控制信号，以在单通道通信之间建立UART控制器模块与所选择的一个通信端口之间的通信路径，并且顺序地交替在每个通信端口之间的通信路径。通信多路复用器的每个通信端口被引导到设备通信端口中的相应一个。 UART控制器模块可以确定串行消息数据是否在相应的一个通信端口处呈现，并且保持该通信端口与单信道通信之间的通信。消息被定向到缓冲区，直到消息缓冲区中的消息传递完成。当消息传递完成时，通信多路复用器恢复其在各种通信端口之间的循环。

5. 发明授权

US5592034A Power shut down delay circuit for a postage meter mailing machine having an ink jet printer system 失效
标题翻译：具有喷墨打印机系统的邮资计费邮件机的电源关闭延迟电路
公开(公告)号：US5592034A
公开(公告)日：1997-01-07
申请号：US581718
申请日：1995-12-29
申请人： Benita J. Felmus , Edilberto I. Salazar , Richard P. Schoonmaker
发明人： Benita J. Felmus , Edilberto I. Salazar , Richard P. Schoonmaker
IPC分类号： G07B17/00 , H01H35/00
CPC分类号： G07B17/00314 , G07B2017/00346 , Y10S209/90 , Y10T307/826 , Y10T307/858
摘要： A mailing machine includes a digital printer for printing a postage indicia on a mail piece. The mailing machine including a controller for controlling the operations of the mailing machine and a printer transport for transporting the digital printer to a cleaning station when the printer is not in use. A sensor is positioned at the cleaning station for sensing the presents of the printer and generating an output to the mailing machine controller in response. The mailing machine power supply includes a main transformer and a plurality of secondary transformer in parallel electrical communication over first and second electrical lines. A single-pole-double-throw switch has its first input and output stage interposed between the first electrical line between the main transformer and one of the second transformers. The second input and output stage of the switch is in electronic communication with the mailing machine controller such that when the switch is open a first voltage level is received by the mailing machine controller and when the switch means is closed a second voltage level is received by the mailing machine controller. The switch provides an electrical by-pass alone the first electrical line around the first input and output stage of the switch when the switch is open unexpectedly by an operator. A by-pass gate responses to the initial opening of the DPST switch to provide a power by-pass until the mailing machine controller is informed that the printer is properly positioned in the cleaning station.
摘要翻译：邮寄机包括用于在邮件上打印邮资标记的数字打印机。邮寄机包括用于控制邮寄机的操作的控制器和当打印机不使用时将数字打印机传送到清洁站的打印机传送。传感器位于清洁站处，用于感测打印机的存在并且响应地向邮寄机控制器产生输出。邮寄机电源包括主变压器和在第一和第二电线上并联电连接的多个次级变压器。单刀双掷开关的第一输入和输出级介于主变压器和第二变压器之一之间的第一电线之间。开关的第二输入和输出级与邮寄机控制器进行电子通信，使得当开关断开时，邮寄机控制器接收到第一电压电平，并且当开关装置关闭时，第二电压电平被邮寄机控制器。当开关意外地由操作者打开时，开关单独提供围绕开关的第一输入和输出级的第一电线的电旁路。旁路门对DPST开关的初始打开作出响应以提供旁路功率，直到通知机器控制器被正确地定位在清洁站内。

6. 发明授权

US5526741A Machine including apparatus for accounting for malfunction conditions 失效
标题翻译：包括用于记录故障状况的设备的机器
公开(公告)号：US5526741A
公开(公告)日：1996-06-18
申请号：US268867
申请日：1994-06-30
申请人： Dennis M. Gallagher , Thomas M. Pfeifer , Richard P. Schoonmaker
发明人： Dennis M. Gallagher , Thomas M. Pfeifer , Richard P. Schoonmaker
IPC分类号： G07B17/00 , G07C3/00 , B41J29/38
CPC分类号： G07B17/00661 , G07B17/00467 , G07C3/00 , G07B2017/00669 , G07B2017/00677
摘要： In a machine including structure for printing indicia on a sheet, and structure for feeding the sheet in a path of travel to the printing structure, wherein the feeding and printing structure each include a plurality of components, apparatus for accounting for malfunction conditions of the machine, the apparatus comprising, structure for controlling the machine, the controlling structure including a microprocessor, the controlling structure including a random access memory (RAM) and a non-volatile memory (NVM) respectively connected to the microprocessor, the microprocessor programmed for causing a plurality of desired movements of the respective components of the sheet feeding and printing structure and thus of a sheet in the path of travel, a plurality of sensors respectively connected to the microprocessor for sensing actual movements corresponding to the desired movements of the respective components of the sheet feeding and printing structure and of a sheet in the path of travel and providing signals to the microprocessor, the microprocessor programmed for determining whether the differences between corresponding desired and actual movements are acceptable, and the microprocessor programmed for storing data in both the RAM and NVM corresponding to malfunction conditions identifying respective unacceptable differences.
摘要翻译：在包括用于在片材上打印标记的结构的机器和用于将片材送往打印结构的行进路径的结构，其中所述馈送和打印结构各自包括多个部件，用于考虑机器的故障状况的装置该装置包括用于控制机器的结构，包括微处理器的控制结构，所述控制结构包括分别连接到所述微处理器的随机存取存储器（RAM）和非易失性存储器（NVM），所述微处理器被编程为使片材进给和打印结构的各个部件的多个期望运动以及因此在行进路径中的片材，分别连接到微处理器的多个传感器用于感测对应于相应部件的期望运动的实际运动纸张进给和打印结构以及在行进路径a中的纸张并向微处理器提供信号，微处理器被编程用于确定相应的期望和实际移动之间的差异是否可接受，并且被编程用于存储RAM和NVM中的数据的微处理器对应于识别相应不可接受的差异的故障条件。

7. 发明授权

US5479586A Mailing machine including means for selectively changing the marginal distance from the leading edge of an envelope or tape for printing indicia thereon 失效
标题翻译：邮寄机包括用于选择性地改变与用于在其上打印标记的信封或胶带前缘的边缘距离的装置
公开(公告)号：US5479586A
公开(公告)日：1995-12-26
申请号：US997402
申请日：1992-12-28
申请人： Dennis M. Gallagher , Thomas M. Pfeifer , Richard P. Schoonmaker
发明人： Dennis M. Gallagher , Thomas M. Pfeifer , Richard P. Schoonmaker
IPC分类号： G06F17/21 , G07B17/00 , G06F15/20
CPC分类号： G06F17/212 , G07B17/00467 , G07B17/00508 , G07B17/00661 , G07B2017/00548 , G07B2017/0062 , G07B2017/00669
摘要： A mailing machine for processing sheets respectively having a leading edge, wherein the sheets include respective envelopes and tapes, the mailing machine comprising, structure for printing an indicia, the printing structure including a rotary drum having a cycle for printing the indicia on respective sheets, structure for successively feeding each sheet in a path of travel to the printing structure, structure for successively feeding cut tapes into the path of travel for feeding by the sheet feeding structure, structure for controlling the feeding and printing structure including a microprocessor, the controlling structure including structure connected to the microprocessor for sensing the leading edge of each sheet in the path of travel and providing a corresponding signal to the microprocessor, the microprocessor programmed for commencing in response to the sensing signal corresponding thereto a different predetermined time delay for tapes and envelopes before commencing the drum printing cycle, each time delay corresponding to a selected marginal distance from the leading edge of the sheet for printing indicia thereon, the controlling structure including structure for independently manually selecting from a different plurality thereof the marginal distance for tapes and envelopes, the controlling structure including a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs), and the microprocessor programmed for energizing a different one of the LEDs for each selected tape and envelope marginal distance to permit visual verification thereof.
摘要翻译：一种用于处理分别具有前缘的片材的邮寄机，其中片材包括相应的信封和带子，邮寄机器包括用于打印标记的结构，该打印结构包括具有用于在各个片材上印刷标记的循环的旋转滚筒，结构，用于将行进路径中的每个片材连续地馈送到打印结构，用于将切割带连续地供给到由供纸结构进给的行进路径的结构，用于控制包括微处理器的进给和打印结构的结构，该控制结构包括连接到微处理器的结构，用于感测行进路径中每个片材的前沿，并向微处理器提供相应的信号，微处理器被编程为响应于与之相对应的感测信号开始用于磁带和信封的不同的预定时间延迟在开始鼓之前每个时间延迟对应于从用于打印标记的纸张的前端的选定的边缘距离，所述控制结构包括用于从其不同的多个手动选择带和信封的边缘距离的结构，所述控制结构包括多个发光二极管（LED），并且微处理器被编程为为每个选定的磁带和信封边缘距离激励不同的一个LED以允许其视觉验证。

8. 发明授权

US5380109A Mailing machine including short sheet length detecting means 失效
标题翻译：邮寄机包括短片长度检测装置
公开(公告)号：US5380109A
公开(公告)日：1995-01-10
申请号：US841912
申请日：1992-02-25
申请人： Alton B. Eckert, Jr. , Dennis M. Gallagher , Thomas M. Pfeifer , Richard P. Schoonmaker
发明人： Alton B. Eckert, Jr. , Dennis M. Gallagher , Thomas M. Pfeifer , Richard P. Schoonmaker
IPC分类号： B65H7/06 , G07B17/00 , B41J29/48
CPC分类号： G07B17/00661 , B65H7/06 , B65H2511/20 , B65H2511/414 , B65H2511/51 , B65H2513/512 , B65H2513/514 , B65H2513/53 , B65H2551/20 , B65H2557/23 , G07B2017/00233 , G07B2017/00548 , G07B2017/00685
摘要： A mailing machine comprising, structure for feeding a sheet in a path of travel, a fence for defining a direction of the path of travel and against which an edge of a sheet is normally registered for alignment thereof in the path of travel, structure for printing postage indicia on a sheet in the path of travel, the printing structure including a rotary postage indicia printing drum, the printing structure including structure for driving the drum, structure for controlling the sheet feeding and drum driving structure, the controlling structure including a microprocessor, the controlling structure including structure for sensing a sheet in the path of travel and providing a signal to the microprocessor when a sheet is fed into and out of blocking relationship with the sensing structure, the signal having a first magnitude when a sheet is not disposed in blocking relationship with the sensing structure, the signal having a second magnitude when a sheet is disposed in blocking relationship with the sensing structure, the second signal magnitude having a time duration corresponding to an overall length of a sheet as measured in the direction of the path of travel, and the microprocessor programmed for commencing a count when a sheet is fed into blocking relationship with the sensing structure of a predetermined time interval corresponding to a minimum overall sheet length acceptable for printing purposes determining whether the sheet is still in blocking relationship with the sensing structure at the end of the count, and implementing a shut-down routine if the sheet is not in blocking relationship with the sensing structure at the end of the count.
摘要翻译：一种邮寄机器，包括：用于在行进路径中馈送片材的结构，用于限定行进路径的方向的挡板，并且片材的边缘通常在其上记录用于在行进路径中对准，用于打印的结构打印结构包括旋转邮票标记印刷鼓，印刷结构包括用于驱动滚筒的结构，用于控制送纸和滚筒驱动结构的结构，所述控制结构包括微处理器，所述控制结构包括用于感测行进路径中的片材的结构，并且当片材被馈送到与所述感测结构的阻挡关系中时，向所述微处理器提供信号，所述信号具有第一幅度，当片材未被布置在与感测结构的阻挡关系，当片材以阻挡关系设置时，该信号具有第二幅度 p具有感测结构，第二信号幅度具有对应于在行进路径的方向上测量的片材的总长度的持续时间，以及当片材被馈送到与...的阻塞关系时开始计数的微处理器对应于打印目的可接受的最小总片材长度的预定时间间隔的感测结构，用于确定片材在计数结束时是否仍然与感测结构处于阻塞关系，并且如果片材是在计数结束时不与传感结构阻塞关系。

9. 发明授权

US5217551A Mailing machine including a process for selectively moistening envelopes fed thereto 失效
标题翻译：邮寄机包括用于选择性地润湿送入其中的信封的过程
公开(公告)号：US5217551A
公开(公告)日：1993-06-08
申请号：US783584
申请日：1991-10-28
申请人： John R. Nobile , Richard P. Schoonmaker
发明人： John R. Nobile , Richard P. Schoonmaker
IPC分类号： B43M5/04
CPC分类号： B43M5/042 , Y10T156/1015
摘要： In a mailing machine base including structure for feeding an envelope, having a body and a flap, in a downstream path of travel, and including structure for deflecting the flap, a process for selectively guiding an envelope into and out of engagement with the flap deflecting structure, the process comprising the steps of, providing a baffle upstream from the flap deflecting structure, providing electromechanical structure for moving the baffle, providing a microprocessor for controlling the baffle moving structure, providing a resettable timer having a predetermined time out time interval, operating the baffle moving structure to move the baffle into the path of travel for guiding an envelope fed therein out of engagement with the flap deflecting structure and operating the baffle moving structure to move the baffle out of the path of travel for the time interval for guiding an envelope fed in the path of travel during the time interval into engagement with the flap deflecting structure.
摘要翻译：在包括用于在下游行进路径中进给具有主体和翼片的信封的结构的邮寄机基座中，并且包括用于偏转翼片的结构，用于选择性地将信封引导进入和脱离与翼片偏转接合的过程该方法包括以下步骤：在翼片偏转结构的上游提供挡板，提供用于移动挡板的机电结构，提供用于控制挡板移动结构的微处理器，提供具有预定超时时间间隔的可复位定时器，操作挡板移动结构将挡板移动到行进路径中，用于引导送进其中的信封脱离与折翼偏转结构的接合并且操作挡板移动结构，以将挡板移动出行进路径，以引导一段时间间隔在时间间隔内在行进路径中馈送的信封与皮瓣偏转结构接合 e。

10. 发明授权

US5539852A Method for controlling speed in a tape feeding, cutting and ejection apparatus for a mailing machine 失效
标题翻译：用于控制送纸机的送带，切割和排出装置中的速度的方法
公开(公告)号：US5539852A
公开(公告)日：1996-07-23
申请号：US203459
申请日：1994-02-28
申请人： Dennis M. Gallagher , Thomas M. Pfeifer , Richard P. Schoonmaker
发明人： Dennis M. Gallagher , Thomas M. Pfeifer , Richard P. Schoonmaker
IPC分类号： G07B17/00 , H02P5/17
CPC分类号： G07B17/00467 , G07B17/00508 , G07B17/00661 , G07B2017/0062 , G07B2017/00693 , Y10S388/902
摘要： A method for controlling the speed of a motor for a tape drive in a mailing machine includes providing an optical sensor for signaling the appearance of slots in a slotted wheel connected to the motor shaft. The time intervals between slots are used to make a prediction in respect of expected future time intervals and the motor speed is adjusted in accordance with the predicted value to obtain the desired value. For best results, the data is received at the microprocessor using the "capture" mode of operation in order to avoid excessive errors due to a "busy" processor. The invention enables the small motor of a tape drive to avoid over and undershoot even when operating under highly variable load conditions.
摘要翻译：一种用于控制邮寄机中的磁带驱动器的电动机的速度的方法包括提供光学传感器，用于在连接到电动机轴的开槽轮中发出槽的外观信号。时隙之间的时间间隔用于对预期的未来时间间隔进行预测，并且根据预测值调整电动机速度以获得期望值。为获得最佳效果，使用“捕获”操作模式在微处理器处接收数据，以避免由于“繁忙”处理器引起的过多错误。本发明使得带驱动器的小电动机即使在高度可变的负载条件下操作时也能够避免过冲和下冲。

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