Method of providing real time machine control system particularly suited for a postage meter mailing machine
AssigneePitney Bowes Inc.
InventorsBenita J. Felmus, Christopher S. Riello, Edilberto I. Salazar
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Abstract
The mailing machine includes a microcontroller system for executing machine control algorithms during each control cycle and user interface algorithms. Each control cycle is divided into first discrete time intervals sufficient to allow completion of the respective control algorithms, and a second time interval for execution of user interface algorithm and, if required, completion of the user interface algorithm during subsequent control cycles.
Claims5
An improved method of controlling a mailing machine wherein said mailing machine includes a microcontroller system for executing machine control algorithms during each control cycle and having a user Interface system responsive to user interface algorithms, wherein said improved method comprises the steps of:
- dividing said control cycle into first discrete time intervals sufficient to allow completion of said respective control algorithms and second discrete time intervals, and
- providing for partial execution of user interface algorithm during said second discrete time intervals and completion of said user interface algorithms during subsequent control cycles.
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