Abstract: In a method, data processor and mail transport system for a mail item, the mail item has an electronic memory device physically associated therewith that contains electronically stored information that is relevant for the transport of the mail item.

Abstract: In a method, data processor and mail transport system for a mail item, the mail item has an electronic memory device physically associated therewith that contains electronically stored information that is relevant for the transport of the mail item.

Abstract: In a method and an arrangement for generation of a franking imprint, in particular a franking machine, a base module has a printing device and a processing unit controlling the printing device for generation of the franking imprint, and a control module can be connected with the processing unit. The control module is fashioned to store and/or to generate at least one item of franking information; and the processing unit is fashioned to generate the franking imprint dependent on the franking information received from the control module. The control module can be freely connected with the processing unit by a user, and the franking information is fashioned such that it establishes at least one part of the workflow of the generation of the franking imprint.

Abstract: In a method for transmitting data between a mobile device, in particular a vehicle, and a data center at least temporarily remote from the first device, wherein data transmission takes place via at least one mobile first transmitter device, and comprises the transmitted data, are authenticated by a cryptographic technique.

Abstract: In a method and an arrangement for generation of a franking imprint, in particular a franking machine, a secure processing unit generates accounting data relevant for the accounting of the generated franking imprint, and a memory device can be connected with the secure processing unit for secured storage of the accounting data. The secure processing unit is arranged in a secure environment that is logically and/or physically secured from undetected, unauthorized access. The memory device is arranged outside of the secure environment. The secure processing unit is fashioned to provide the accounting data in a form secured from undetected manipulation, and the secure processing unit or a further processing unit that can be connected with the secure processing unit is fashioned to write the accounting data provided by the secure processing unit into the memory device in a form secured from undetected manipulation.

Abstract: In a method, data processor and mail transport system for a mail item, the mail item has an electronic memory device physically associated therewith that contains electronically stored information that is relevant for the transport of the mail item.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for data input into a service device allow a loading and updating of service data, particularly postage fee schedule tables, separated from one another in time. The method and apparatus are suitable for postage meter machines as well as for scales containing postage computers or similar devices. The apparatus for implementation of the method contains a processor and a memory with memory areas for service data. After detecting the input and storage of a load requirement, a check for the presence of a load instruction, formation of a status report of the memory occupancy for service data and a transmission of the status report to the data center ensue. The data center forms recommendations for a future status of the memory occupancy in the service device on the basis of an analysis of the status report of the memory occupancy for service data that is implemented in the data center.

Abstract: In an arrangement and method for offering a message when loading service data for a terminal device, a connector unit in a service center is connected to a server and is equipped with a number of modems that produce a connection to a communication system to which a number of clients are also connected. The server is operated in order to access a data bank, wherein the properties of the different clients are stored as to the information playback capabilities of the respective clients. The server selects an advertising message that is transmitted to the terminal device of one of the clients dependent on that client's playback capabilities. At least one data file of one of a number of advertising sources is through-connected by the connector unit to the terminal device.

Abstract: In a method and apparatus for data input into a postage computer loading and updating of rate table data in the postage computer, take place with two operations being separated from one another in time. The transmission and storage of a new postage fee schedule table in a postage computer can be implemented on demand or automatically pre-programmed at a first point in time. The actual updating of rate table data is automatically implemented at a second point in time. The method and apparatus are suitable for postage meter machines as well as for scales containing postage computers or similar devices. The apparatus contains a postage computer and a memory for service data with memory areas for data related to rate tables.

Abstract: In an arrangement and method for offering a message when loading service data for a terminal device, a connector unit in a service center is connected to a server and is equipped with a number of modems that produce a connection to a communication system to which a number of clients are also connected. The server is operated in order to access a data bank, wherein the properties of the different clients are stored as to the information playback capabilities of the respective clients. The server selects an advertising message that is transmitted to the terminal device of one of the clients dependent on that client's playback capabilities. At least one data file of one of a number of advertising sources is through-connected by the connector unit to the terminal device.