frankiereinrichtung and a method for production of valid data for frankierabdrucke

摘要

A programmed computer (11) captures stored addresses or commits new addresses to temporary storage. It communicates dispatch instruction data to the data center, comprising sender identification and recipient address. A second computer (21) acknowledges the request, checking address validity against stored data (23). The first computer is returned address validation (if appropriate), correct postage, and signature data, using address data in the central data bank (Automatic address correction is provided for). The return from the central databank is processed. Where appropriate, a valid franking mark is printed on the item to be posted.