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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 24, 1984
Filed:
Mar. 28, 1980
Applicant:
Inventors:
Vincent G Coppola, Branford, CT (US);
John L Lorenzo, Southbury, CT (US);
Assignee:
Pitney Bowes Inc., Stamford, CT (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H03K / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
3403 / ; 3403 / ; 3403 / ; 235101 ;
Abstract
An encoder is provided for a postage meter having a lever which is movable between postage value selecting positions. The encoder monitors movement of the meter setting lever by providing an electrical signal which varies in response to movement of the meter setting lever from one of the positions to another of the positions. Calibration can be performed so that the electrical signal indicative of the meter setting lever positions is truly representative of the positions.