Kevin R Hunter

US Patent:

56825170, Oct 28, 1997

Filed:

Jun 21, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/264125

Inventors:

Thomas A. D'Andrea - Middlebury CT
Kevin D. Hunter - Stratford CT

Assignee:

Pitney Bowes Inc. - Stamford CT

International Classification:

G06F 1216

US Classification:

395489

Abstract:

A method of transferring update data from a microcomputer to a memory device having a transportable non-volatile memory median requiring that the transportable non-volatile memory median is divided into a plurality of sectors. Update data is to be written to data sectors of the transportable non-volatile memory median in accordance with a sector map. One of the sectors to be updated is the directory sector and another one of the sectors to be updated is the file access table sector. The microcomputer is programmed to reserve a specified number of sectors as a recovery area wherein some of the sectors of the recovery area are reserved for the sector map and other sectors of the recovery area are reserved for storage of the update data. The microcomputer identifies if a sector map resides in the recovery area. If no sector map resides in the sector map area of the recovery area, the microcomputer proceeds to identify which of the sectors are to be updated and generating a sector map accordingly.

US Patent:

50220802, Jun 4, 1991

Filed:

Apr 16, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/509447

Inventors:

Robert T. Durst - Fairfield CT
Kevin D. Hunter - Stratford CT

International Classification:

H04K 100
H04K 900
H04L 900

US Classification:

380 23

Abstract:

Method and apparatus for determining that a first unit of data associated with a first party has not been modified since a specified point in time. A method includes the steps of (a) providing the first unit of data and (b) generating a second unit of data from the first unit of data, the second unit of data being expressive of an information content of the first unit of data. The method further includes a step of (c) generating a time indication for specifying a point in time, the time indication being generated with time generation means having a time is settable by a second party other than the first party. That is, the time generation means is secured and cannot be altered or changed by the first party. The method further includes a step of (d) encrypting the second unit of data and the generated time indication to generate a third unit of data. The method includes as an additional step a step of (e) validating the first unit of data to ensure that the first unit of data has not been modified since the specified point in time.

US Patent:

54931061, Feb 20, 1996

Filed:

Oct 24, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/328196

Inventors:

Kevin D. Hunter - Stratford CT

Assignee:

Pitney Bowes Inc. - Stamford CT

International Classification:

G06F 1700

US Classification:

235375

Abstract:

The improved user interface for a mail processing machine includes a barcode reader and an associated chart having barcodes which are readable by the barcode reader. The barcodes are respectively associated with commands, characters, and accounts such that messages may be constructed by reading selected barcodes from the chart for inputting commands and data into the mail processing machine. The barcode messages are converted into machine commands and data inputs for operation of the machine. Barcode information may also be supplied with batches of mail for ease of entry of pertinent control data for the batch.

US Patent:

48623865, Aug 29, 1989

Filed:

Mar 13, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/025537

Inventors:

Barry H. Axelrod - Newtown CT
Robert T. Durst - Monroe CT
Kevin D. Hunter - Stratford CT
Alfred C. Schmidt - Wilton CT

Assignee:

Pitney Bowes Inc. - Stamford CT

International Classification:

G06F 1520
B65H 3902

US Classification:

364518

Abstract:

Apparatus for preparing a letter, including a stationery item. The apparatus includes a structure for printing and for providing a signal representative of letter data corresponding to information having a format. The information includes a plurality of parts. The apparatus also includes a computer. The computer includes a structure for receiving the signal, and is programmed for reformatting the letter data. The reformatted letter data includes a plurality of parts, and each of the information parts corresponds to a different one of the data parts. The computer is also programmed for selecting at least one of the data parts and for causing the printing structure to print on the stationery item each information part corresponding to each selected data part.

US Patent:

47978325, Jan 10, 1989

Filed:

Mar 13, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/025307

Inventors:

Barry H. Axelrod - Newtown CT
Robert T. Durst - Monroe CT
Kevin D. Hunter - Stratford CT
Alfred C. Schmidt - Wilton CT

Assignee:

Pitney Bowes Inc. - Stamford CT

International Classification:

G06F 1520
B65H 3902

US Classification:

364478

Abstract:

Apparatus for preparing a letter is provided, which includes printing structure, stationery item supplying structure and a computer. The computer is constructed and arranged for receiving a signal representative of letter data corresponding to information having a format. The information includes a plurality of parts. The computer includes structure for reformatting the letter data. The reformatted letter data includes a plurality of parts. And, each of the information parts corresponds to a different one of the data parts. The computer also includes structure for selecting at least one of the data parts, causing the supplying structure to supply the stationery item to the printing structure and causing the printing structure to print on the stationery item the information part corresponding to the selected data parts.

US Patent:

53847083, Jan 24, 1995

Filed:

Oct 26, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/967305

Inventors:

Jacqueline Collins - Bridgeport CT
Terrence M. Doeberl - West Redding CT
Linda V. Gravell - Guilford CT
Kevin D. Hunter - Stratford CT

Assignee:

Pitney Bowes Inc. - Stamford CT

International Classification:

G07B 1700

US Classification:

36446402

Abstract:

The method and apparatus for providing a meter activity log is usable in a mail processing machine which is adapted to receive a plurality of postage meters. The mail processing machine includes a microcomputer control and nonvolatile memory storage means for storing meter accounting information. The meter accounting information is stored in association with a unique identification of each of a plurality of meters installed in the mail processing machine. Accounting information relating to the uniquely-identified meter activity which has occurred off-line is determined and stored. Information relative to the uniquely-identified meter activity upon the occurrence of each of a plurality of selected events which occur on-line is also stored. The log may be printed and the information cleared by command of the operator.

US Patent:

52391680, Aug 24, 1993

Filed:

Jul 29, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/737528

Inventors:

Robert T. Durst - Fairfield CT
Kevin D. Hunter - Stratford CT
Jose Pastor - Westport CT

Assignee:

Pitney Bowes Inc. - Stamford CT

International Classification:

G07B 1702

US Classification:

235432

Abstract:

A postage meter having the capability to print a zip code in bar code form. The postage meter includes an input for input of a postage value and input of a destination zip code, a display, a printer for printing an indicia on a mail piece, the indicia including a representation of a postage value and a representation of a destination zip code in bar code form. The postage meter also includes accounting means for accounting for expended postage and a controller responsive to the input. The controller controls the meter to receive a postage value and display a prompt requesting input of the destination zip code, convert the zip code to bar code form and add the bar code to the indicia. When a destination zip code is input the postage meter resets the postage value in accordance with a bar code discount. In one embodiment the postage meter of the subject invention may include a sensor for determining the position of the lower edge of the mail piece so that the bar code may be printed in accordance with regulations of a postal service.

US Patent:

48211958, Apr 11, 1989

Filed:

Dec 10, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/940103

Inventors:

Patricia B. Baer - Pelham NY
Kevin D. Hunter - Stratford CT
William G. Hart - Stamford CT
Barry H. Axelrod - Newtown CT
Ronald P. Sansone - Weston CT

Assignee:

Pitney Bowes Inc. - Stamford CT

International Classification:

G06F 1520

US Classification:

36446402

Abstract:

A mail sender processes batches of mail each of which is accompanied by a statement summarizing the type and number of mail pieces sent and amount of postage for each batch. During processing, each mail piece is identified by a unique number for security purposes.