Method and apparatus for customizing firmware of a postage meter and a postage meter having firmware so customized

摘要

A method and associated apparatus for customizing the firmware of an electronic postage meter after assembly. A configuration program is stored within the electronic postage meter (120) which program is capable of configuring the operation of the meter in response to configuration input messages. Configuration messages are entered into the elec- troni; postage meter, e.g. via a port 18 from a keyboard 135, to select desired meter functions and provide input data for use with operating programs stored in the meter. The configuration input data is stored in the assembled meter under control of the meter configuration program for subsequent interaction with the operating programs of the meter to provide predetermined meter functions, and to deny further access to the configuration program prior to placing the meter in service.