System and method for capture, storage and processing of receipts and related data
First Claim
1. A method for processing a paper expense receipt using a computer system comprising the steps of:
- receiving at a computer input device the paper expense receipt from an individual incurring an expense;
receiving on a computer processor an electronic image of the expense receipt from the computer input device;
processing the electronic image to automatically obtain expense data;
populating an electronic expense report with the expense data;
displaying the electronic expense report to the individual; and
wherein the position of the expense data on the expense receipt is not predefined for the computer system.
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Abstract
The present invention is a system comprising image capture device, such as a scanner or digital camera connected to a computer processor that is able to capture and store images, and method of using the same for storing and processing expense receipts. The computer processor analyzes the images of the receipts, converts the images to text, analyzes the data, extracts expense data, and puts the data into an expense report. The end user can review the captured expense data, correct it or add to it. Preferably, the system displays the image of the receipt side-by-side with the captured expense data to make review and editing easier. In a preferred embodiment the image capture device is portable, such as a handheld scanner or digital camera, so that a user can scan receipts while traveling and discard the receipt. Also, in a preferred embodiment, the images are encrypted to prevent tampering by the user or a third party, and thereby preserve the integrity of the receipt image. In one preferred embodiment, receipt images or uploaded via the Internet an intranet, or other network to a remote data storage facility to further protect the images, both from tampering and from loss.
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32 Claims
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1. A method for processing a paper expense receipt using a computer system comprising the steps of:
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receiving at a computer input device the paper expense receipt from an individual incurring an expense; receiving on a computer processor an electronic image of the expense receipt from the computer input device; processing the electronic image to automatically obtain expense data; populating an electronic expense report with the expense data; displaying the electronic expense report to the individual; and wherein the position of the expense data on the expense receipt is not predefined for the computer system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A computer readable medium containing instructions for controlling a computer system to perform a method for storing a paper expense receipt comprising the steps of:
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receiving at a computer input device the paper expense receipt from an individual incurring an expense; receiving on a computer processor an electronic image of the expense receipt; processing the electronic image to automatically obtain expense data; populating an electronic expense report with the expense data; displaying the electronic expense report to the individual; and wherein the position of the expense data on the expense receipt is not predefined for the computer system. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A computer system for processing a paper expense receipt comprised of:
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a computer input device for receiving the paper expense receipt from an individual incurring an expense, and creating an electronic image of the receipt; a computer processor in communication with the computer input device; a software module operating on the computer processor for processing the electronic image to obtain expense data; a display in communication with the computer on which the expense receipt is displayed to the individual; and wherein the position of the expense data on the expense receipt is not predefined for the computer system. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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