Method for producing franking markings
CA 2334376 A1 · Owner: Frama Ag · Inventors: Meyer, Plinio
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The inventive method allows franking markings to be produced in situ consisting of subject matter, such as text and/or pictures photographs or , slogans which has been chosen by the customer. A post office for example, makes available a device (20) which is suitable for carrying out the inventive method to said customer, in addition to the basic postal elements of a franking marking or postage stamp, such as franking elements and security markings, if appropriate. The customer interactively inserts his or her subject into the free area of the postage stamp using a touchscreen (1). If , necessary during the creation of the postage stamp the customer can take his , or her own photograph …
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- Filed April 3, 2000. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended April 3, 2020.
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