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Class 708/106 - Checkbook


Subclass of Class 708 - Electrical computers: arithmetic processing and calculating
Definition: Subject matter where the diverse device is a checkbook.
No. of patents: 28
Last issue date: 08/29/2006


NumberTitleIssue Date
7097097Check book unit for use with debit cards
A check book unit has a card reader and a PDA-type system. Check transactions are recorded in the unit using the PDA-type unit and a computer keeps track of the balance and other data associated with the check transaction. A card reader is also included and uses one...
08/29/2006
7044365Method for reconciling a financial account from a portable account register
A method for reconciling a financial account of a user on a user device. A user list of transactions that have been entered by the user are accessed. A list of transactions from a financial institution is downloaded. The financial institution list is stored on the u...
05/16/2006
6997481Checkbook cover
A checkbook cover has an exterior cover, an interior check and register holder affixed adjacent to the cover, and a slot formed through the exterior cover. A writing instrument, preferably with a pocket clip thereon, passes partially through the exterior cover slot ...
02/14/2006
6950839Nature's friend
An electronic device for recording a woman's menstrual cycle, recalling each recorded cycle and updating each cycle with respect to normal and abnormal menstrual flow; a frequency button is provided to record the average number of days between periods; a projection ...
09/27/2005
6839687Consumer-based system and method for managing and paying electronic billing statements
A consumer-based bill management and payment system is configured to receive, analyze, manage and pay electronic billing statements received from the biller over the Internet. The system includes a notification manager that detects when the electronic bill arrives a...
01/04/2005
6231225Attachment apparatus for checkbook cover and method of use thereof
The attachment apparatus includes a thin functional assembly and a clip assembly. A first portion of the thin clip assembly is rotatably, or alternatively slideably connected to the thin functional assembly. A clip portion of the thin clip assembly, which...
05/15/2001
6128603Consumer-based system and method for managing and paying electronic billing statements
A consumer-based bill management and payment system is configured to receive, analyze, manage and pay electronic billing statements received from the biller over the Internet. The system includes a notification manager that detects when the electronic bil...
10/03/2000
6076079Electronic tip calculator
An electronic calculating device for conveniently calculating a percentage of a value, as is often performed in a restaurant or bar when calculating a gratuity based on the amount of a bill is provided. The invention is a device having a first side and a ...
06/13/2000
5965862Information detection apparatus and method for printing on a medium and for reading information recorded on the medium
An information detection apparatus and information detection method for processing recording media to ascertain validity of checks and other negotiable instruments and print as necessary on the recording media. The information detection apparatus for proc...
10/12/1999
5828587Attachment apparatus for checkbook cover and method of use thereof
The attachment apparatus includes a thin functional assembly and a thin clip assembly. A first portion of the thin clip assembly is rotatably connected to the thin functional assembly. A clip portion of the thin clip assembly, which is connected to the fi...
10/27/1998
5789727Integrated method and apparatus for reading mier code and printing
Printing to aNd MICR code reading from a cut-sheet form imprinted with an MICR code, such as personal checks, are continuously accomplished by a single apparatus, thereby simplifying processing and reducing the required installation space. A magnetic head...
08/04/1998
5583783Checkwriter and method
A checkwriter has a tray for containing check forms having a transparent cover with a scaled region provided with scale lines. The tray is detachably loaded into the check printing unit thereof. When the cover is closed, the surface of the top check form ...
12/10/1996
5337263Simplified checkbook balancing computer system
A checkbook balancing system in which the user does not have to enter each checking transaction into the system but only transactions which bring the checkbook in line with the bank statement and vice versa. The display of the system is divided into two h...
08/09/1994
5258935Self-inputting checkbook accounting device
A backing plastic for a carbon-style checkbook is provided with a stylus sensor to sense the position of a writing instrument as a check is written. The position of the writing instrument is input to a microcomputer that calculates beginning and ending ve...
11/02/1993
5233547Electronic checking account apparatus and method having a digitizer to receive information as a check is being written
An electronic checkbook and method for using it. The checkbook comprises upper and lower parts which fold together when not in use. The lower part receives on its upper surface a booklet of checks. A digitizer is hingedly connected or fixed to the remaind...
08/03/1993
5093787Electronic checkbook with automatic reconciliation
An apparatus for reconciling checking account and other transaction data including first and second data reconciliation control units, each including associated memory, data transference/communication channels for facilitating two-way data communication b...
03/03/1992
4910696Computerized personal portable account register
A computer device is provided which is sized and shaped to be hand-held. The computer device includes various memory modes and keys that are generally dedicated to provide particular command functions and to activate particular data channel circuitry for ...
03/20/1990
4751664Enclosure device with magnetically attached calculator
An enclosure has a first flap member portion and a second member flap portion flexibly connected to each other so that the flap member portions may be moved away from and toward each other. In one embodiment, the enclosure retains a check recordal pad and...
06/14/1988
4737911Process for electronically maintaining financial records, especially for checkbook balancing and rectification
A process for maintaining financial records, such as checkbook balances, in which a checking account user employs a hand-held calculator to record the usual checkbook data electronically. The calculator is programmed to calculate and memorize a first runn...
04/12/1988
4724527Electronic personal asset control device
An asset control device comprising an input keyboard for entering information of transactions including the amount of a check and that of deposit, a current balance storage, an opening balance storage, a transaction storage for registering the serial numb...
02/09/1988
4623965Electronic checkbook
A portable, pocket sized check writing apparatus adapted to perform standard check writing functions incorporates a rectangular box-like housing open at one end for receiving a check cartridge. A keyboard is provided on the exterior of the housing for ent...
11/18/1986
4569029Check calculator
Disclosed is a check calculator as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, which is characterized in that; It displays the amount of the check drawn on a payee and the deposit balance after the check has been drawn on a payee, then instructs either ...
02/04/1986
4455100Pocket-sized check writing device with check form
A pocket-size check writing device is disclosed with a means for positioning a check form in a writing position having a number of predetermined writing types composed of individual symbol elements and with a manually operable device for actuating the wri...
06/19/1984
4308588Electronic checkbook
(1.) An electronic checkbook consisting of: (A.) a dedicated microprocessor which continues to perform a specific function and store the information on a day to day basis, even when not otherwise in use, (B.) Checks. (C.) Checking stubs with numbers correspond...
12/29/1981
4224675Portable checkbook-balance calculating device
The improved portable check recordal device of the present invention includes a cover within which are disposed a block of checks, a check recordal pad and a check calculator, held in the cover by tabs or the like in one or more cover pockets. At least th...
09/23/1980
4222109Electronic checkbook
An electronic checkbook consisting of: A. a dedicated microprocessor which continues to perform a specific function and store the information on a day to day basis, even when not otherwise in use. B. Checks. C. Checking stubs with numbers corresponding to the ...
09/09/1980
4096577Thin flexible electronic calculator
An electronic calculator structure comprised of a flexible printed circuit on a thin flexible dielectric material base to which are fixed a low profile solid state computing and driving elements, a readout register and a low profile flexible diaphram type...
06/20/1978
4075702Electronic calculating apparatus and wallet enclosure
Several embodiments of an electronic calculating apparatus and wallet enclosure are described. The apparatus is provided with a side-located battery compartment for providing, in combination with the enclosure, a very convenient and useful, relatively thi...
02/21/1978
 
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