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Automated check processing system and method

  • US 6,647,136 B2
  • Filed: 01/04/2002
  • Issued: 11/11/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/13/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A check processing system comprising:

  • an input receptacle for receiving checks;

    an image scanner;

    a transport mechanism coupled to the input receptacle and transporting the checks past the image scanner at a rate in excess of 800 checks per minute;

    an output receptacle for receiving the checks from the transport mechanism after being transported past the image scanner;

    the image scanner being adapted to obtain images of the checks, the scanner further being adapted to optically recognize fields within the checks and to automatically extract information from the fields; and

    automatic means for dispensing and distributing funds among financial accounts associated with the checks.

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