A method and device for franking mailpieces. An operating unit, which is separated from a franking unit, transmits a transaction request to an authorization unit. The authorization unit ascertains an authorization of a user of the operating unit on the basis of an authorization profile. The transmitted...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US8073781?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US8073781 - Method and device for franking postal deliveries