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		Computerized Remote Postage Meter Resetting System The Postal Service is changing the cash management arrangements of the Computerized Remote Postage Meter Resetting System (CMRS) to establish more direct control of licensee payments and balances and to provide improved service for CMRS licensees.
		3.7 Postage Transfers and Refunds Upon USPS verification, unused postage in a meter being checked out of service may be transferred to another of the licensee's meters licensed at the same post office, or the licensee may request a refund, which may include a refund for unused meter stamps according to applicable standards.
		Postage printing dies removed from meters and not suitable for reassembly must also be mutilated so that the dies cannot be used or they must be completely destroyed.
	ribbs.usps.gov /files/fedreg/usps95/950609B.TXT (17591 words)

	Computerized postage - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Computerized postage is the use of electronic equipment to meter and pay postage.
		Besides convenience, their primary advantage over stamp-based postage is their ability to print out exact amount due, avoiding the overpayment problem common with fixed-denomination stamps.
		However, computerized postage systems suffer from the trusted client problem.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Computer_vended_postage (104 words)

	First Class Postage (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Postage due stamps (or "labels", to clarify that they have no value of their own) are not always affixed to individual letters; in the case of business mail, the total due might be summed, and the appropriate stamps added to the top letter in a bundle, or to a bundle's wrapper.
		Postage meters are regulated by a country's postal authority; for example, in the United States, the United States Postal Service specifies the rules for the creation, support, and use of postage meters.
		Postage meters have evolved from purely mechanical devices to today's Internet-based postage dispensing services.
	www.wwwtln.com /finance/77/first-class-postage.html (877 words)

	Encyclopedia: Postage stamp
		postage due - a stamp applied showing that the full amount of required postage has not been paid, and indicating the amount of shortage and penalties the recipient will have to pay.
		A definitive postage stamp is a regular issue stamp that is part of a definitive issue or definitive series consisting of a range of denominations sufficient to cover all postal rates usefully.
		Postage stamps are sometimes issued in souvenir sheets containing just one or a small number of stamps.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Postage-stamp (3808 words)

	Micro computerized electronic postage meter system - Patent 4675841
		The postage meter system comprises componentry such as a non-volatile memory for postage accounting purposes; a display for visually monitoring the functions of the system; a keyboard for instructing the system; and a modified postage meter with motorized setting means for printing postage upon pieces of mail.
		The invention relates to a computerized postage meter system employing a central processing unit, a plurality of memory units, a multiplex input and output, and postage setting means responsive to the controlled interactions between the CPU, memories, input and outputs, for setting predetermined postage and printing the postage as desired.
		At the rear of the postage meter housing 100 (FIG.
	www.freepatentsonline.com /4675841.html (19907 words)

	Computerized postage -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Computerized postage is the use of electronic equipment to meter and pay (A token that postal fees have been paid) postage.
		Besides convenience, their primary advantage over (A symbol that is the result of printing) stamp-based postage is their ability to print out exact amount due, avoiding the overpayment problem common with fixed-denomination stamps.
		However, computerized postage systems suffer from the (additional info and facts about trusted client) trusted client problem.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/C/Co/Computerized_postage.htm (108 words)

	Remote resetting postage meter - Patent 5237506
		The remote resetting postage meter system according to claim 10 wherein the authentication function program of the central computer installation is responsive to initial identifying inputs from the meter via the modem to generate the meter-external combination prior to receipt of an input from the meter indicating the variable amount of postage desired.
		The central postage authorizing facility according to claim 23 further including means for communicating with the resettable postage meters, the computation means comprising a routine for prompting a postage meter for the value of the requested variable amount of postage after generating the unique one-time-only meter external combination.
		Techniques are known for enabling a postage meter user to have his or her meter reset with additional postage by telephone, avoiding the need to carry the meter to a postal authority for authorized resetting.
	www.freepatentsonline.com /5237506.html (8388 words)

	DMM 705 Advanced Preparation and Special Postage Payment Systems (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		When mailpieces are mutilated, spoiled, or destroyed during normal operations and cannot be presented as part of the mailing, a method of adjusting the manifest and postage statement that has been approved by the USPS must be used.
		Postage must be paid by an advance deposit account from which funds may be deducted by the USPS to cover any deficiency discovered after acceptance of the mail.
		Postage for EMM is paid through an Express Mail corporate account (EMCA) using the information in the mailer's electronic file.
	pe.usps.gov /text/dmm300/705.htm (8072 words)

	Internal Revenue Manual - 1.22.5 Field Office Mail Operations
		If "postage due mail" is received from another IRS office, the amount of postage due must be paid through an OMAS postage due account.
		All IRS postage meters should be "remote" Computerized Meter Resetting System (CMRS) type meters, which means that your meter may be reset/refilled at your local office (post-of-duty) using the computerized (postage-by-phone) system.
		Unused postage in a meter being taken out of service may not be refunded to you, or transferred to another meter licensed to you.
	www.irs.gov /irm/part1/ch15s05.html (2293 words)

	Peter Struycken - philately - computerized image on postage stamp - design - Gerard Unger - typography rotogravure ...
		Producing a Queen's Postage Stamp in the Netherlands basically is a simple assignment, bringing together three elements being the portrait of the Head of State, the value indication and the word "Nederland".
		Creating this postage stamp was a challenge because in my work I am interested in abstract structures, not in representations which do root in visual reality.
		In order to group a number of (negative) postage stamps on the rotogravure cylinder this stamp is photographically duplicated and the fine grid could not handle this treatment.
	www.xs4all.nl /~kalden/stru/struycken-eng.htm (2709 words)

	39 CFR PART 501 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		The postage meter must be rendered completely inoperable by the destruction process and associated postage-printing dies must be destroyed in accordance with §501.17.
		(t) A postage meter loaned to a customer for temporary use (a “loaner meter”) is typically used to acquaint a potential user with the features of a meter as part of the sales effort, or serves as a temporary placement while the customer awaits delivery of a new meter.
		When the customer chooses to continue the use of a postage meter, the loaner meter must be retrieved and a new meter must be installed under the customer's license.
	www.washingtonwatchdog.org /documents/cfr/title39/part501.html (10688 words)

	eBay Partners With E-Stamp, E-Stamp Originator Of Home Stamp Printing - CBS News
		Internet companies eBay Inc. and E-Stamp Corp. have formed an alliance aimed at boosting consumers' ability to print computerized postage at home.
		E-Stamp in 1998 was the first company to let consumers create postage on their personal computers, but it now faces stiff competition from Santa Monica, Calif.-based Stamps.com Inc.
		Ordinarily, E-Stamp charges new customers $49 for a starter kit that includes a device that attaches to computers and keeps track of postage purchases.
	www.cbsnews.com /stories/2000/01/12/home/main149033.shtml (352 words)

	Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Neopost Simply Postage PROmail (65559) for PC at Epinions.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Although we progressed to a postal machine (the Big Name one), we would have to wait for an upgrade when the postal rates would change, buying postage wasn’t simple, we had to haul the machine to the post office for auditing, and then there were the supplies, ink cartridges, and keeping track of everything.
		You are always in business — whether it’s after 5 pm or on the weekend — you can purchase postage; calculate postage for any type of mailing needs, print stamps, but unfortunately you still have to drag them to the post office.
		This is especially handy if the postage machine is hooked up to your computer and someone needs to print a stamp.
	www.epinions.com /content_32797331076 (761 words)

	Employment Opportunities (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Duties include all aspects of the Bureau's computerized mail system, including postage, overnight shipments, express mail, freight shipments, etc. Conducts and maintains inventory of materials and office supplies; performs routine maintenance of equipment such as vehicles and postage meter.
		Using a computerized mail machine system, downloads databases in order to capture, sort and classify outgoing mail and apply appropriate postage according to weight and class.
		Maintains departmental log of postage usage and prepares monthly reports of postage usage by department.
	www.arlington.org /cvb-employment-mailclerk.html (385 words)

	Stamps on the Net (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Internet postage lets you purchase and print postage using your personal computer, a printer and the Internet, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, from your home or office.
		PC Postage is a government invention stemming from the need to protect postage revenue.
		The introduction of IBI is the first new form of postage for the public in over eighty years.
	www.mgrossmanlaw.com /articles/2000/stamps_on_the_net.htm (1394 words)

	USPTO White Paper - Automated Business Methods - Section III Class 705
		In the period prior to 1990, the Business Methods patents were heavily focused on computerized postage metering and cash register systems.
		By the end of 1994 heavier emphasis was placed on financial transaction systems which moved postage metering to the second place category.
		A review of the newly filed applications shows that postage metering will be moved to the fourth spot by the emerging technology of advertising management systems.
	www.uspto.gov /web/menu/busmethp/class705.htm (620 words)

	Clicbook Western Lines Index
		ontrol, books were a part of introducing a computerized car inventory system to the railroad and served the function of translating the location codes required by the computer to something the trainmen and car clerks could identify with and vise versa.
		The first CLIC books were introduced as the computer system was cut over in the late 70's and early 80's so there is no such thing as a 1950's era CLIC book.
		Postage and handling per order Within the US is $3.00 per order, $5.00 per order to Canada, $6 for first book to Australia then $2.00 plus actual postage after first book.
	www.atsfry.com /EasternArchive/ClicBook/clwedex.htm (2905 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		The geography of the maps is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's 1990 initial VTD release TIGER/LINE files and were then cartographically enhanced using the line work from the N.Y.S. Department of Transportation's computerized geographic line files.
		Additionally, there is a demographic section of this booklet which contains statistical table which breaks down each district's population by race and voting age.
		These tables, which were also generated using the Task Force's computerized redistricting system, are from the U.S. Census Bureau's official redistricting data file known as Pubic Law 94-171.
	www.senate.state.ny.us /Docs/text/taskforc.html (238 words)

	Postage Meters
		When additional postage is required to be set on
		the estimated amount of postage to be used during the
		between scale, an accumulator, and the postage meter.
	www.tpub.com /content/administration/14317/css/14317_345.htm (356 words)

	[Federal Register: February 13, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 30)]
		This notice revises the postage meter retirement schedule by extending the final date for placement of enhanced Computerized Meter Resetting System (CMRS) letterpress meters, identified in the Federal Register notice as phase IV meters, to December 31, 2004.
		To address customer concerns regarding the availability of postage meters employing digital printing technology and capable of operating at sufficient speeds to meet the needs of market segments now using phase IV letterpress postage meters, the Postal Service is extending the date for final placements of phase IV meters to December 31, 2004.
		To avoid any misunderstanding, we are reprinting in this notice the entire Postal Service Plan for the Retirement of Letterpress Postage Meters with the revised date for ending the placement of phase IV meters.
	www.americanmailingmachine.com /FedRegPhase4Ext.htm (520 words)

	TBPC Term Contract for POSTAGE MACHINES, METERS ONLY - RENTAL (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Services response for maintenance or service repair calls shall not exceed four hours in urban areas or eight hours in rural or remote areas.
		Since procedures for remote postage reset programs are unique to each vendor's equipment, vendors shall include their respective remote postage reset program literature with delivery and installation of new rental meters.
		Failure to properly resolve complaints within the 10 calendar day time period may result in the automatic cancellation of the applicable line item(s).
	www.tbpc.state.tx.us /env_vendor/rcy_985_a2_0209.html (1794 words)

	No lines, no licking (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Whether it's used by the average consumer mailing holiday cards or wedding invitations or a business sending correspondence, the system eventually could change the way many people put postage on their envelopes.
		For packages, consumers would enter the weight, buy the appropriate amount of postage and print it on labels to be put on the packages.
		“With PC Postage you can purchase and print postage 24 hours a day, seven days a week from the convenience of your home or office,” said Pam Gibert, Postal Service vice president of retail.
	www.enquirer.com /editions/1999/08/10/loc_no_lines_no_licking.html (417 words)

	Medals processed faster
		Questions regarding the shipment or status of authorized awards once the requester receives the form are answered in writing or by telephone to the Soldier Systems Team.
		The team also purchased two new engraving machines and a computerized postage machine, and has been working overtime for the past two years.
		Automated production planning, work scheduling, interface with postage and engraving machines, and real-time supply management by the Defense Supply Center, Philadelphia (DSCP) that supplies the medals will be established through the new process.
	www.natick.army.mil /about/pao/pubs/warrior/01/sepoct/timely.htm (771 words)

	Postmark (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Postmarks may be applied by hand or by machines, using methods such as rollers or inkjets, while digital postmarks are a recent innovation.
		The Postmark Award is given to outstanding employees of Canada Post.
		Flight cachets, more or less elaborate rubber-stamps on an envelope indicating on which flight (typically a first flight) a cover has traveled via air mail, are in addition to the postmark and are not postmarks either.
	www.worldhistory.com /wiki/P/Postmark.htm (873 words)

	USDANEWS/Administrative NUGGETS /MAY 1997
		The purpose was to establish one commercial postage meter account which would 'service' all the Service Centers in the state.
		She said that each USDA Service Center in the state is provided one--and only one--postage meter to service the entire office in that county.
		Each postage meter has an internal computerized postage accounting system which allows each agency to determine its own expenditures for mail.
	www.usda.gov /news/pubs/newslett/old/vol56no5/article4.htm (407 words)

	USPS - Address Information Systems (AIS) Products
		Carrier Route - Reference information needed to apply carrier route codes to addresses for presort postage discounts.
		Five-Digit ZIP - Provides 5-digit ZIP Code data that can be appended to computerized mailing lists via address-matching software.
		Z4Change - Provides mailers the information necessary to create an application that would facilitate frequent and cost-effective processing for updating very large computerized mailing lists for automation compatibility and improved deliverability.
	www.usps.com /ncsc/addressinfo/addressinfomenu.htm?from=zclsearch&page=ais (358 words)

	MAIL
		BMI is your source in southern Colorado for extensive lines of mail equipment and can help you design and implement an efficient mail and paper handling system.
		Mailing systems for users of as little as $100 to over $25,000 in monthly postage.
		Electronic postage and computerized package shipping and postage accounting systems.
	www.bmi-net.com /mail.htm (110 words)

	Detail Informations Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Employees in this class perform skilled work operating and maintaining computerized duplicating, postage and related equipment.
		The incumbents assist City employees with mail preparation and deliver dockets and mail to appropriate offices.
		Although work is performed under the general supervision of the Mail Distribution and Duplication Supervisor, the employees in this class must use independent judgment in making routine decisions.
	ci.alexandria.va.us /class_comp/detail.php?class_code=6005 (260 words)

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