Method and apparatus for transferring post meter data
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1. A method for collecting a first set of usage data and a second set of usage data for a postage meter including a controller, a memory, and an interface, comprising:
- storing, by the controller of the postage meter, the first set of usage data in the memory in accordance with a first set of data collection segregation rules;
receiving, by the controller of the postage meter, an update of the first set of data collection segregation rules;
processing, by the controller of the postage meter, the update of the first set of data collection segregation rules before collecting the second set of usage data, wherein processing the update includes obtaining a second set of data collection segregation rules; and
reformatting, by the controller of the postage meter, the first set of usage data in accordance with the second set of data collection segregation rules;
wherein the first set of data collection segregation rules and the second set of data collection segregation rules each describe categories to which metered mail pieces are to be logged as belonging.
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Abstract
A method and a system for collecting, segregating, and transmitting data relating to the use of a value metering system are described. A system and a method for dynamically updating collection, segregation, and/or transmission rules are also described.
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1. A method for collecting a first set of usage data and a second set of usage data for a postage meter including a controller, a memory, and an interface, comprising:
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storing, by the controller of the postage meter, the first set of usage data in the memory in accordance with a first set of data collection segregation rules; receiving, by the controller of the postage meter, an update of the first set of data collection segregation rules; processing, by the controller of the postage meter, the update of the first set of data collection segregation rules before collecting the second set of usage data, wherein processing the update includes obtaining a second set of data collection segregation rules; and reformatting, by the controller of the postage meter, the first set of usage data in accordance with the second set of data collection segregation rules; wherein the first set of data collection segregation rules and the second set of data collection segregation rules each describe categories to which metered mail pieces are to be logged as belonging. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A postage meter for collecting a first set of usage data and a second set of usage data, comprising:
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a processor; and a memory, communicatively coupled to the processor; wherein the processor is configured to perform a method comprising; storing the first set of usage data of the postage meter in the memory in accordance with a first set of data collection segregation rules; receiving an update of the first set of data collection segregation rules; processing the update of the first set of data collection segregation rules before collecting the second set of usage data of the postage meter, wherein processing the update includes obtaining a second set of data collection segregation rules; and reformatting the first set of usage data of the postage meter in accordance with the second set of data collection segregation rules; wherein the first set of data collection segregation rules and the second set of data collection segregation rules each describe categories to which metered mail pieces are to be logged as belonging.
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