Method of detecting a mark on a oraphic icon
June 7, 2015. 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 D197421 D231563 D279907 Method of recording and identifying intelligence on bank checks by category and of indexing cancelled bank checks by category for subsequent use Color contrast gauge Automated processing of financial documents Electronic checkbook Image reading apparatus Pocket-sized check writing device with check form Data carrier having a picture theme superimposed by a line pattern and a method of producing same InventorApplicationNo. 479912 filed on 06/07/1995US Classes:382/137, Reading bank checks (e.g., documents bearing E-13B type characters)235/57, REGISTERING BALLOT BOXES235/379, Banking systems235/456, Multiple column code382/141, Manufacturing or product inspection382/175, Separating document regions using preprinted guides or markings382/294, Registering or aligning multiple images to one another382/317Sensor control (e.g., OCR sheet controls copier or fax)ExaminersPrimary: Boudreau, Leo H.Assistant: Mariam, Daniel G. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesG06K 009/00G06K 009/20 G06K 009/32 G06K 009/34 AbstractAn improved system and method is provided for automatically tracking check transactions and generating an expenditure statement thereof using printed bank checks having a plurality of graphic icons disposed thereon. The customer marks the icon which describes the particular expense for which the check payment is being made. The payor bank or a check processing center scans each check to determine which icon(s) have been marked for each particular check transaction. Recorded expenditures are then automatically recorded in a cumulative transaction record. Periodically, this information is organized into a detailed expenditure statement that can be provided to the bank customer.Other References
Field of SearchBANKINGChecks Utilizing superposed layers Identifying Separating document regions using preprinted guides or markings Sensor control (e.g., OCR sheet controls copier or fax) Reading bank checks (e.g., documents bearing E-13B type characters) Registering or aligning multiple images to one another Multiple column code | |
