Abstract: A system for indicating the balance of stored value includes a computer and a memory having preselected stored values therein, each preselected stored value having an address corresponding to an address of a graphic pattern instruction set.

Abstract: A system is provided for processing a letter for bulk mailing. The system includes structures for printing and for supplying stationery items. In addition, the system includes a computer. The computer includes input structure for receiving letter data corresponding to information for at least one letter. The information for the at least one letter includes a plurality of parts. The computer also includes a program for formatting the letter data for the at least one letter. The formatted letter data includes a plurality of parts. The information parts for the at least one letter correspond one-for-one with the data parts. The computer is also programmed for causing the supplying structure to supply at least one stationery item to the printing structure. The computer is further programmed for causing the printing structure to print at least one information part on the at least one stationery item, and for storing a predetermined code.

Abstract: A system for processing batch mail in which a mail sender processes batches of mail each of which includes a statement containing data that allows mail payment verification. Included in this data is the balance of postage value after processing the mail.

Abstract: A mailing system that generates data representative of the total postage value of a stream of mail pieces to provide proof of the debiting of a stored postal value includes a portable device having a processor and a memory.

Abstract: A mailing system for processing a batch of mail generates data representative of the total postage value of a batch of mail. The total postal value is debited from a descending register such that proof of the total postal value debited can be printed.

Abstract: A postage and mailing information system wherein an encrypted message based upon postage and mail address information is created. This encrypted message is used in the determination of authenticity. Another aspect of the invention resides in placing the encrypted message in the address field of a mail piece for authentication by an automatic high speed sorter.

Abstract: A postage and mailing information system wherein an encrypted message based upon postage and mail address information is created. This encrypted message is used in the determination of authenticity. Another aspect of the invention resides in placing the encrypted message in the address field of a mail piece for authentication by an automatic high speed sorter.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for use in identification of coins is disclosed in which a coin is passed through the electromagnetic field of an inductor in an oscillator circuit and the changes in both the frequency and amplitude of oscillation of said oscillator circuit are separately detected.

Abstract: A method of coin discrimination and a coin discriminator are disclosed which utilize a coin impeller, the impeller comprising magnetic field means for accelerating each coin to a velocity primarily dependent upon the coin's characteristics of electrical conductivity and density, for discriminating among coins based upon the trajectory of the accelerated coin.

Abstract: A coin selector which utilizes a coin impeller is disclosed, the impeller comprising .[.magnetic field means.]. .Iadd.a magnetic field generator .Iaddend.for accelerating the coin. Coin velocity sensing .[.means .]. .Iadd.photodetectors .Iaddend. located downstream from the coin impeller and associated circuitry serve to compare the coin's acceptance ratio with predetermined values for acceptable coins. .Iadd.