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Method of identifying a check signer

US4048618A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 24, 1976
Grant dateSep 13, 1977
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Expiry dateNov 24, 1996

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07C9/257
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of identifying a check signer comprises the application of a fingerprint of a person to an identification card in invisible ink. The same fingerprint of the person is applied to the check in invisible ink in the presence of a person requested to cash the check. The fingerprint of the identification card is scanned to provide a first set of electrical signals. The fingerprint of the check is scanned to provide a second set of electrical signals. The first and second sets of electrical signals are compared. Comparison or non-comparison of the first and second sets of electrical signals is indicated to indicate the authenticity of the signer.

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