Electronic checking account apparatus and method having a digitizer to receive information as a check is being written
November 12, 2011. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3920979 Electronic checkbook Personal portable terminal for financial transactions Electronic checkbook Check processing system Apparatus for signature verification Information processing device Electronic checkbook Multi-user card system Computerized personal portable account register InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 790040 filed on 11/12/1991US Classes:708/106, Checkbook235/380, Credit or identification card systems708/141Including specific nonkeyboard-type information entryExaminersPrimary: Westin, Edward P.Assistant: Lee, John D. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesG06F 013/00G06F 015/30 AbstractAn 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 remainder of the lower part and operates as a keyboard in one mode when placed above the check booklet, and can be placed beneath the top check of the booklet and used in a second mode as a means for inputting signals to the remainder of the device representing information written on the check. The lower part of the checkbook also includes other elements of the device including a microprocessor, a power supply and a smart card reader/writer. The upper part includes a display screen upon which checking account information appears during use of the electronic checkbook. The method of use of the checkbook provides maintenance of a record of transactions in the account, including addition of deposits and subtraction of checks drawn on the account.Other References
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