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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7366338 | Automated document processing system using full image scanning A document processing system comprises an input receptacle for receiving documents. A transport mechanism receives the documents from the input receptacle and transports the documents past a full image scanner and a discrimination unit. An output receptacle receives... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7362891 | Automated document processing system using full image scanning A document processing system comprises an input receptacle for receiving documents. A transport mechanism receives the documents from the input receptacle and transports the documents past an image scanner and a discrimination unit. An output receptacle receives the... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7349566 | Image processing network An image processing network for processing image files and coupled to an outside data communication network comprising a plurality of remote image capture units, the units scanning documents and creating a plurality of image files of said documents; the image proces... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7200255 | Document processing system using full image scanning A system for tracking currency bills comprises a currency scanning device. The scanning device includes a sensor that retrieves currency identification characteristic information of each bill processed. The currency identification characteristic information permits ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7187795 | Document processing system using full image scanning A system for tracking currency bills comprises a currency scanning device. The scanning device includes a sensor that retrieves currency identification characteristic information of each bill processed. The currency identification characteristic information permits ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7066335 | Apparatus for receiving and distributing cash The present invention relates to methods and systems for receiving and distributing currency. In particular, the present invention provides a novel apparatus for the inflow and outflow of a variety of currency. The systems of the present invention are capable of rec... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7028827 | Coin counter/sorter and coupon/voucher dispensing machine and method A coin sorting and counting machine and a method for operating it to automatically dispense cash vouchers based on the value of the counted coins, manufacturers' coupons and store coupons. Coins are placed in a hopper tray. When the hinged tray is lifted, the coins ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7000828 | Remote automated document processing system An automated check processing system for accepting and processing checks from a customer, having a plurality of document scanners. The document scanners are adapted to obtain full images of checks fed into the document scanners and to obtain images of selected porti... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6996263 | Network interconnected financial document processing devices A document processing system comprises an input receptacle for receiving documents. A transport mechanism receives the documents from the input receptacle and transports the documents past a full image scanner and a discrimination unit. An output receptacle receives... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6922973 | Device and method for placing loose sheet products The invention relates to an apparatus for depositing loose sheet material, in particular papers of value, bank notes, etc., having a transport apparatus (2) for transporting the sheet material (1) and a stacking unit (3) for depositing the bank ... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6917924 | Automated package shipping machine A system for accepting and storing items for subsequent pickup by a commercial carrier includes a storage area which is defined by an outer housing, and a customer interface area that includes a weighing unit and a unit, such as a magnetic card reader, for accepting... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6055003 | Continuous tone microfluidic printing Apparatus for separating a receiver from a micro-fluidic contact print head after ink image pixels have been printed by the print head on the receiver, including a print head having a plurality of ink channels for delivering ink to the receiver when the r... | 04/25/2000 |
| 5459493 | Plot handling apparatus This is a pair of improvements for a plot rolling mechanism for a pen plotter or the like having a rolling mechanism with an entry opening and a receiving bin for receiving rolled plots. The first improvement comprises a sealing mechanism for sealing the ... | 10/17/1995 |
| 5214443 | Discharging apparatus for automatically discharging a paper box of a color video printer An apparatus for automatically discharging a paper box of a color video printer comprising paper box discharging lever for pushing the paper box toward a predetermined discharging position, the lever rotatably mounted on a main frame of the printer, a sli... | 05/25/1993 |
| 4884084 | Chart recorder A chart recorder is described, which is especially useful in recording the temperature of a cargo being shipped, which can be constructed at low cost and which provides a tamper-resistant and accurate record. The recorder includes a strip of pressure-mark... | 11/28/1989 |
| 4696426 | Document reading envelope depository A banking machine having a single opening for both envelope and individual check or note deposit is disclosed. The entrance to the depository has a deposit item thickness sensor just inside of the deposit gate opening which can detect the difference betwe... | 09/29/1987 |
| 4614862 | Electrically actuatable locking device An electrically actuatable locking device having a housing provided with an insertion channel for a card-shaped key element, at least one memory which reads the code of the key element when arranged in said housing, and, in order to increase the safety an... | 09/30/1986 |
| 4597330 | Depository envelope printing mechanism A depository envelope printing apparatus prints transaction identifying characters on envelopes deposited into an ATM, which envelopes may be of uneven contour as a result of their containing coins or folded notes or instruments. The apparatus includes a ... | 07/01/1986 |
| 4576495 | Depository/printer mechanism for an automated teller machine A depository/printer mechanism is provided for use with an automated teller machine (ATM). The mechanism includes an envelope tray for receiving a customer envelope to be deposited in a depository bin, a support assembly for supporting the envelope tray f... | 03/18/1986 |
| 4467331 | Recording apparatus A recording apparatus includes a recording section for sequentially recording reception signals on a continuous, unused recording paper, starting with one end thereof, a cutter for cutting the recording paper to a predetermined length after the recording ... | 08/21/1984 |
| 4435243 | Deposit information labeling mechanism for ATM envelope depositing equipment The depositor device is an attachment for and is combined with known ATM-type depositories for banking deposits energized by customer identification bank credit cards which are used for verifying the customer's identity. The depositor prints on an adhesiv... | 03/06/1984 |
| 4329693 | Method of and apparatus for data recording and the like This disclosure is concerned with a novel digital multi-point recorder that is microprocessor-controlled and enables impact printing from in back of the recorder paper to provide a front visible flat print-out of pages of on-line running summary data suit... | 05/11/1982 |
| 4312277 | Remote depository with sealed deposit container construction A remote depository for receiving bank transaction deposits in envelopes at an unmanned location under conditions of security. The depository has a belt conveyor having entry and exit ends, one of which is closed at all times. The conveyor discharges into... | 01/26/1982 |
| 4266230 | Time verification apparatus The invention relates to a time verification apparatus for the establishment of the time of the introduction of an article into the apparatus, with a stamping mechanism driven by clockwork to print the time upon a data carrier, with a magazine having an a... | 05/05/1981 |
| 4245902 | Bank deposit identification device An apparatus for confirming a bank deposit having been actually done at a bank night depository chute, thus eliminating subsequent contradiction of the unwitnessed deposit between the bank and the depositor, the apparatus including a dual camera that is a... | 01/20/1981 |
| 4092934 | Apparatus for use in depositing articles in a receptacle and a sequence controller utilized therein Apparatus is described for use in depositing bank deposit envelopes in a receptacle according to an enforced sequence of actions in a deposit cycle, each action having to take place within specified time periods. The apparatus includes error testing means... | 06/06/1978 |
| 4085687 | Remote envelope depository construction A depository construction for receiving deposits at unattended banking equipment units in deposit-containing envelopes, and for issuing receipts for such deposits to bank customers. The customer activates the depository mechanism to initiate a deposit pro... | 04/25/1978 |
| 4067267 | Depository system Integral with a high speed, computer control banking machine is a depository system to provide a fully automatic teller station. At the customer interface there is an entry gate controlled to an open position by a solenoid actuated in accordance with comp... | 01/10/1978 |
| 4037956 | Verified mail system Apparatus, means, and method for a verified mail system comprising copying devices for making copies of mail contents, a central depository for storage of the copied mail contents, a system for retrieval of copied mail contents and the reproduction of mai... | 07/26/1977 |
| 3942435 | Depository for receiving, imprinting and storing deposited articles of variable thickness A depository for receiving, imprinting and storing deposited articles of varying thickness including a housing having a slot in the front thereof through which articles of variable thickness are inserted, a vault also located within the housing into which... | 03/09/1976 |
| 3937925 | Modular transaction terminal with microprocessor control A versatile readily serviced transaction terminal includes a credit card control mechanism, a user keyboard, a user display, a document handling system for cash and printed transaction statements, and a system for controlling terminal operation. The termi... | 02/10/1976 |
